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Wedding Ring Shopping for Ladies (PART I)

It’s that time of the year again when love and romance is in the air. Marriage will soon seep into the minds of couple because of the influence that February has when it comes to relationships and soon, couples will find themselves shopping for wedding rings and other fashion jewelry accessories apt for their wedding day. For ladies, shopping for the perfect wedding ring is an exciting experience while guys would probably be more challenged than excited to do this activity.

Women have probably already pictured their wedding rings since they were kids but when it comes to actually shelling out serious dough to purchase one, extra caution should be practiced. When shopping for fashion jewelry as delicate as wedding ring, here are some helpful suggestions:

In case you haven’t noticed, wedding rings are often worn with engagement rings. This means that the wedding ring should complement the engagement ring and not take the attention away from it. The wedding ring of choice should suit the design of the engagement ring, as if it was designed to fit perfectly together.

When it comes to the shape of your wedding ring, curved or fitted wedding rings are your best choice. They are shaped accordingly to fit the design of your engagement ring. This is actually quite common since women do wear their wedding bands and engagement rings together. A curved wedding ring has enough room to accommodate the setting of your engagement ring and wearing them together will not look odd or awkward.

The band of the wedding ring is also important. You can choose among soft-rounded bands, high-domed bands, and flat bands. Ideally, the wedding ring should have the same shape as the engagement ring so it is best that you know the appropriate shape of the engagement ring first.

Other considerations to keep in mind are the width, gemstone, metal, and the overall design of your wedding ring. Wedding rings don’t have to be expensive. Fashion jewelry stores offer affordable styles that are as equally gorgeous as designer ones. All you have to do is find the right one for you.

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Color Block Bags

From the muted clutch bags at Lanvin to the bold satchels from 3.1 Phillip Lim, color-block bags are here to brighten up your winter and hold you through spring! Color blocking is definitely the trend to watch out for this season. Here are some of our favorite effortlessly chic looks for this spring:

FOR THE NOT-QUITE-WINTER, NOT-QUITE-SPRING LOOK:

Studded Canvas Tote Bag, Eternal Sparkles, $37.99 , eternalsparkles.com

Shining Button Down Shirt, Acne, $250, lagarconne.com

Llama Love Necklace, Madewell, $35, madewell.com

Midrise Straight Leg Ink, J Brand, $247, shopmrsh.com

Stainless Steel Wrapped Cocktail Ring, Eternal Sparkles, $17.99, eternalsparkles.com
Amoro High Pumps, Ivanka Trump, $120, piperlime.com

FOR THE SUPER CHIC, OUT-WITH-THE-GIRLS TO BRUNCH LOOK:

Color Block Shoulder Bag, Eternal Sparkles, $74.99, eternalsparkles.com

Sophia Sunglasses, Selima Sun for J.Crew, $128, jcrew.com

Tori Striped Tee, Ralph Lauren, $185, mytheresa.com

Toothpick Jean in Garment-Dyed Twill, J.Crew, $108, jcrew.com

Textured Edge Silvertone Wedding Band, Eternal Sparkles, $12.99, eternalsparkles.com

Valentina Calf Hair Pumps, J. Crew, $325, jcrew.com

FOR THE FASHIONISTA AT WORK LOOK:

Vintage Floral Lace Handbag, Eternal Sparkles, $52.99, eternalsparkles.com

Plastic Brown Cats Eye Sunglasses, Topshop, $32, us.topshop.com

Soft Silk Boyshirt, Madewell, $110, madewell.com

Tan Plait Skinny Belt, Dorothy Perkins, $9, us.dorothyperkins.com

Sequined Pencil Skirt, Vince, $345, net-a-porter.com

Silver Tone Yellow Topaz CZ Flower Ring, Eternal Sparkles, $53.99, eternalsparkles.com

Olympia Suede Heels, J.Crew, $228, jcrew.com

To shop more handbags and accessories, head over to eternalsparkles.com and start your spring with a splash of color. Remember to check us out on Facebook, all new "fans" will receive a FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS!

Posted Trisha K.

A Shopping Guide to Purchasing Fashion Jewelry for Valentine’s Day

Finding the perfect fashion jewelry gift for that special person is not always easy. Most individuals who are in a relationship plan for weeks ahead because they know how difficult it is to shop during this time of the year. Of course, the most common, but definitely not overhyped, gift would be fashion jewelry. Why? Simply because it is romantic, thoughtful, unique, and special, not to mention that it is also a practical choice because it does not cost as expensive as its designer counterparts.

Now that Valentine’s Day is finally here, or at least for the entire month, we would like to help our loyal shoppers here at EternalSparkles.com by offering a shopping guide to purchasing fashion jewelry during this romantic season.

For example, sterling silver jewelry is one of wisest purchases you can make because it is elegant and sophisticated without burning a hole in your pocket. Jewelry store owners agree that sterling silver jewelry is a bestseller all year round but it becomes increasingly special if purchased during the romantic season. It exudes a certain elegance that gold-tone fashion jewelry cannot offer. An alternative would be stainless steel jewelry – very classic, timeless, and stylish, all at the same time.

Another style of fashion jewelry that you can buy is vintage jewelry. Antique brooches are very romantic and refined. As for cocktail rings, vintage fashion jewelry can be worn during the day and even during the night, making it an all-day accessory.

Now if you are buying a gift for someone who loves Hollywood celebrities, why not opt for celebrity-inspired fashion jewelry? Hollywood A-listers are always the first to set the trend, aside from supermodels, of course, and the person you will be giving the fashion jewelry gift to will definitely be more than happy to look like her idol without spending anything at all.

Buying fashion jewelry for someone special is not that difficult at all, especially if you know the person well enough. When in doubt, stay with the classic fashion jewelry styles – tennis bracelets, pearls, stud earrings, and cocktail rings, just to name a few.

Fashion Jewelry Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Fashion jewelry is one of the best, if not the most romantic, gifts a woman can ever receive during Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t matter if the person giving it is a lover, a partner, or a friend. A woman can never say no to fashion jewelry. Now that the month of hearts has officially arrived, we here at EternalSparkles.com would like to help our loyal fans when it comes to the best fashion jewelry gift ideas that you could give OR receive on Valentine’s Day.

For starters, guys are most often the ones who buy the fashion jewelry on V-Day. However, since it is the 21st century, even girls can buy fashion jewelry for others – whether it is for their lovers, partners, or friends. Girls can give fashion jewelry to their girlfriends or their “girlfriends”. They can even give men’s jewelry and it wouldn’t be a big deal anymore.

Now, because it is the month of hearts, or should we say, romance, the best fashion jewelry gifts are those embellished with hearts. You can choose to buy stainless steel Valentine’s Day jewelry with ruby hearts as centerpieces or you can also buy heart-shaped centerpieces. For couples who are planning to take it to the next level (marriage, anyone?), CZ stones in heart cuts are also available for wedding sets. Even pearls can make a great heart centerpiece on cocktail rings, right?

Amethyst fashion jewelry is another great gift for Valentine’s Day. This is especially true if the person receiving it was born on the month of February. Charm bracelets adorned with amethyst cubic zirconia stones or Premium Austrian crystals will be more than well-received. Women will like it, especially if they come in earrings, promise rings, and bracelets. Of course, necklaces are sexy gifts too because they accentuate a woman’s neckline and there is nothing more intimate than the giver putting the necklace on to the receiver. It’s sweet. It’s romantic. It’s thoughtful.

Heart-inspired and amethyst fashion jewelry are just a couple of ideas to get you started. It really doesn’t matter what the price of the gift is because as long as the gift is personal enough, meaning you put enough thought into buying it, the person you will be giving it to will definitely appreciate it.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Boys, Here’s What You Need to Know When Buying an Engagement Ring

Pave Silver Plated Round Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring

Now that the month of hearts has officially arrived, there are more than enough couples who are certainly planning to take the next step in their relationship. We’re talking about marriage!! Of course, marriage is not something that you should do impulsively, though some couples do. It takes planning and a whole lot of organizing. Now, if you are a girl and is just waiting for your partner to pop the question, there isn’t exactly a whole lot that you can do. Boys, on the other hand, need a primer when buying an engagement ring.
While most of our posts are dedicated to girls and fashionistas, we’ll make this one an exception so boys, read on if you really want your most special girl say “Yes” to you.

Advertisers and jewelry designers have probably convinced you into believing that the larger the diamond and the more expensive the price, the more you love your partner. It isn’t exactly true. Nowadays, it is more important to be practical. Yes, diamond engagement rings are unique. They’re one of a kind and they do say a lot about your feelings towards your girlfriend, or future fiancée. But let’s face it. Fashion jewelry is a more affordable and economical option.

If you have already prepared a budget, then that’s good. Stick with it. There are plenty of affordable engagement rings that could fit into it. Don’t give in to the pressure that salespeople and jewelry store owners will put into you. You are not there to impress them.

If you know your ladylove well enough, you shouldn’t have problems shopping for the type of ring that suits her personality and matches your feelings for her as well. Most men pop the question as a surprise, which means that they never asked for their partner’s feelings, which is okay – sometimes. You can always bring her along way before you pop the question to get a good feel of what she likes. Then ask her when she least expects it.

Gold Plated 1.45ct. Round Wide Band Engagement Ring

To save money on bridal jewelry, invest in elegant and equally timeless high quality cubic zirconia. Fashion jewelry stores have large selections of solitaire engagement rings that are affordable but just as romantic and classic as designer jewelry. Choose among two-tone, rhodium-plated, stainless steel and  even gold-plated CZ engagement rings before settling on one.

Other budget-friendly options include buying a ring from an antique shop or simply using a family ring that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Fashion Jewelry Series: Hollywood Celebrities in Their Most Unforgettable Accessories

In line with EternalSparkles.com’s celebrity-inspired fashion jewelry collection, we give you the most stylish Hollywood A-listers and their best looks when it comes to accessorizing with rings, earrings, bracelets, and more. Take a look at some of your favorite celebrities and their most unforgettable jewelry looks.

Blake Lively 

During the celebration of Gossip Girl’s 100^th Episode, the cast and crew organized a party at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Blake Lively, who has become even more famous because of her bold fashion choices both on and off screen, chose to wear a Marchesa dress for the event. Unfortunately, critics and fans decided that this was not her best look and thought that her jewelry accessories were more attention-grabbing than her fringe-tastic frock from Marchesa’s Spring ’12 Collection. Get her stylish cocktail ring for less with this fashion jewelry floral ring embellished with pink and purple CZ stones set in pave that sit atop a matte gold-plated finish for only $85.99. 

BLAKE LIVELY inspired- Matte Gold Plated Pink & Purple Cubic Zirconia Floral Ring

Michelle Obama

While Mrs. Obama, First Lady of the United States of America, is not exactly a Hollywood celebrity, she is nonetheless a fashionista in her own right. Critics have acclaimed her fashion and sense of style, so much as calling her the “First Lady of Style”. From her bold fashion choices such as dramatic Alexander McQueen printed gown she wore during Chinese President Hu Jintao’s visit to the US to the more elegant Jason Wu one-shoulder gown she wore at the Inaugural Ball back in 1999, Michelle Obama is well on her way to leaving a stylish legacy at par with her predecessors. When it comes to jewelry, the “First Lady of Style” opted for a more classic bridal jewelry. While her wedding ring is in gold, budget-conscious followers of Mrs. Obama can still grab this look for less with the Stainless Steel Solitaire Round Cubic Zirconia Wedding Set for only $23.99.

MICHELLE OBAMA inspired - Stainless Steel Solitaire Round Cubic Zirconia Wedding Set

Red Carpet Review: SAG Awards 2012

Held this past Sunday, the 2012 SAG Awards were filled with bright colors and interesting choices. Since most of us don't exactly wear designer gowns on a regular basis, you can snag your own little piece of the red carpet with some of our takes on some of this year's celebrity fashion.

JAYMA MAYS:

Wearing Reem Acra

Black Dome Pave CZ Ring

VIOLA DAVIS:

Wearing Marchesa

White Rose Cocktail Ring

BUSY PHILLIPS:

Silver Tone Sapphire Crystal Ring

ALEKSA PALLADINO:

Vintage Inspired CZ Filigree Ring

To shop more celebrity inspired looks, head on over to EternalSparkles.com and check out our Celebrity Styles. For last minute Valentine's Day gifts, visit our heart collection and be sure to use coupon code HEART20 to save an extra 20% off. Hurry, coupon code expires 2/3/2012!