diamond engagement ring

Diamonds have become a staple of the engagement process since their launch in 1477! Since Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissioned what is now considered the first diamond engagement ring way back in 1477, the gesture became trendy, evolving even further with the De Beers A Diamond is Forever campaign that launched in 1947. ...

It’s been an odd year for all of us. Concerts have been canceled, sporting events postponed, even major life events put on hold. Even the U.S. tax deadline has been extended (to July 15, so if you haven’t filed yet, get those taxes submitted!) And like everything else this year, some tax returns have been delayed, which has given plenty of people more time to think about what to spend that return on. If you haven’t considered it already, invest in jewelry!  From buying quality pieces that become heirlooms to investing in ever-changing gold to creating a special surprise moment in life, investing in jewelry can bring a multitude of benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some great reasons to consider ...

December is officially here, and with it, Christmas decorations have sprung into place. Sparkling lights deck the halls, glittering in a rainbow of colors. Like these warm rainbow Christmas lights, colored gemstones add a dizzying array of colors, shades, and sparkles to a jewelry collection. From the rich, passionate reds of ruby and garnet to the somber, sultry cool blues of sapphire and tanzanite, colored gemstone jewelry makes the perfect gift for anyone, no matter what their favorite color is. A Vibrant Engagement Say you’re thinking about proposing, or you have a special wedding anniversary coming up. Colorless diamonds have been the traditional choice for engagement rings for years, but colored gemstones a ...

The Christmas season is upon us. As the holidays begin their fast approach, perhaps engagement has made itself at home in your mind. After all, a promise of marriage is one of the best holiday gifts to receive as well as give. An average of 14 percent of individuals get engaged in December, especially around the holidays. In 2018, proposals during the winter months (December through March) happened an incredible 36 percent of the year, versus 33 percent in 2017. Holiday engagements in 2018 nearly doubled versus 2017- 28 percent in 2018 compared to 12 percent in 2017. The data seems to show that winter holidays are the perfect time for a proposal, and you may agree. At this time of year when proposals are such prominent staples of social media, Day’s Jewelers is here to present some expectations w ...

Getting ready to walk down the aisle? Be sure to come to one of Day’s Jewelers Wedding Band Events to explore all of the amazing options for fabulous wedding bands, bridal jewelry, and gifts. Taking place April 6th and 7th in South Portland, ME, and April 27th and 28th in Manchester, NH, the weekend will offer 20% off the purchase of wedding bands as well as giving you the most comprehensive look at what the top bridal designers have to offer. Day’s is committed to having plenty of staff on hand to make this process as easy as possible as you explore the best selection you will have in the store at any one time.  Enjoy cock ...

Finding the perfect partner was a journey, now planning how to pop the question is the next step. Picking out the ring that is just right and making sure it fits properly can be difficult, but you’re in luck. I have some great tips on how to find the ring and size the ring discretely, so you can pull off the wonderful surprise! Finding the Ring What is Their Style? One of the biggest suggestions to finding the perfect ring is to look to your partner's style. What do they like wearing for jewelry? Is it simple or more dramatic? Simple meaning a pair of stud diamond earrings and an occasional necklace or bracelet. If they tend to go the more simplistic route picking a Forevermark Solitaire ring may be the perfect fit. Consider the following choices for a classic ring that will accentuate their  ...

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What is the best carat size??? This is a question we hear often at Day's. The bigger question is, what does it all mean? Carat, not to be confused with karat or carrot, is defined as a unit of mass equal to 200 mg used for measuring the weight of diamonds. Karat is used as a measure of the purity of gold, such as 14 karat yellow gold. The metric carat was adopted in 1907 at the Fourth General Conference on Weights and Measures. The word carat derives from the Italian carato meaning carob seed. Today diamonds are often purchased as the symbol of love for an engagement ring. Most girls have admired and dreamed about the perfect diamond. Now that we are all grown up and use Pinterest to pin the perfect ring, how do we pick a diamond carat size? We know our budget may not allow for a Lady Gaga size diamond as much as we may dream. In regards to size, we'll try to put it into perspective. To be clear, carat is one of the 4 C's when purchasing a diamond is a ...

What's Your Style? Shopping for engagement rings can be a daunting task. A good place to start is to ask yourself or significant other what their favorite style is. This guide can be a good chart to help showcase and point out what you are drawn to visually. Bring the favorites from this chart in to your local Day's and we can help you start the journey to purchasing the perfect engagement ring! From Classic to Whimsy, we have the style for you! Shop: Classic, Fancy, Vintage, Rose, Unique ...

Today many of us jump to the internet as our first option for any purchase. Myself, I use it as a tool to gage what is acceptable to pay for something that can be purchased anywhere. If there is one thing that defies this rule it is shopping for diamond engagement rings;no two diamonds are the same. That is not to say that you should not do your research to get a general education and an idea of what to expect. Next, you need to trust your jeweler. A mall jeweler generally is going to have cookie-cutter pieces that are set by some factory in china based on strict cost cutting procedures, and generally has minimal education on the finer points of jewelry. Choosing a jeweler you trust can be a time consuming ...