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Top 10 3 Carat Engagement Ring

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A 3 carat engagement ring is something that is gaining more attention from the common folk. Celebrities love to flaunt their blindingly huge 20-carat engagement rings that cost a fortune, however, if you’re a regular couple who is in love, yet would want that to translate into the ring’s cost, then a 3 carat engagement ring might be what you’re looking for.

 

A 3 carat engagement ring is already considered as a big engagement ring. The typical engagement ring ranges from 1 – 2 carats, which means that a 3 carat engagement ring is already huge. However, it’s important to note that a 3 carat engagement ring – while it is typically large compared to the standard sizes of engagement rings – that a 3 carat engagement ring does not necessarily look like it. Meaning, a 3 carat engagement ring doesn’t always mean it’s a huge stone all the time.

 

Here are some of the most popular alternatives to a 3 carat engagement ring, if you’re looking for something similar in terms of style. Here are the current best engagement ring styles:

 

  • Solitaire Setting
  • Bezel Setting
  • Tiffany Setting
  • Tension Setting
  • Prong Setting
  • Halo Rings
  • Pave Setting
  • Three Stone Rings
  • Channel Setting
  • Cathedral Setting

 

If you want to be more up front with your engagement ring choices (just like a 3 carat engagement ring) then Italo Jewelry might be the perfect jewelry store for you! Head on over to Italo Jewelry’s official website to have several options to choose from when it comes to quality engagement rings, as well as other wedding jewelry!

 

Top 10 3 Carat Engagement Ring On italojewelry

 

Classic Half Eternity Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

This Classic Half Eternity Engagement Ring is a simple yet classical looking ring, which highlights a centerpiece stone. It is made of 925 sterling silver, has a stone weight of 2.75 carats, and a total weight of 3.4 g. It has sapphire gems which has a primary color of white, round-cut, and a 4 prong stone setting.  The side stones are of the same color and stone cut, except that its stone setting is prong. It truly represents pure white and traditional engagement rings!

 

 

Italo Three Stone Cushion Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

This three stone engagement ring has a white cushion stone cut sapphire gems with double prong stone setting as its primary stone, while the side stones are white sapphires made of trillion stone cut with a prong stone setting. The total stone weight is 3.00 carats, and has a total weight of 3.25 g which makes it suitable option for a wedding ring.

 

 

Italo Radiant Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

The radiant is a very versatile choice and looks equally beautiful in a setting with baguette or round side diamonds. The celebrity style for this ring is Jennifer Aniston. American Vogue mentioned, ‘Women who like radiant cuts tend to be bubbly and outgoing.This Radiant Solitaire Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Radiant cut created White Sapphire Type,Center Stone Weight 3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight 5.9 g. This Engagement Ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

Half Eternity Six Prong Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

Eternity rings are usually gifted to mark an important milestone in life. an eternity ring is seen as a symbol of everlasting love and commitment. Regardless of when you choose to present it, an eternity ring will always be a symbol of luxury, health, prosperity and the desire for never-ending love and happiness that couples wish to share. This Half Eternity Six Prong Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Round cut created White  Sapphire,Center Stone Weight  3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight  3.4 g. This Six Prong Engagement Ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

Double Prong Three Stone White Cushion Cut Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

Three stone rings are a popular choice for both engagement rings or anniversary presents. For many people, the three stones act as symbols for the past, present, and future. Alternatively, such rings might be known among certain religious groups as Trinity Rings, with the stones symbolizing the Biblical Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. In whatever form it takes, a three stone ring can bear a strong personal significance for the wearer. This Double Prong Three Stone White Cushion Cut Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Cushion cut created White Sapphire,Center Stone Weight 3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight 5.33 g. This ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

 

Double Hidden Halo Radiant Cut Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

This Double Hidden Halo Radiant Cut Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Radiant cut created White Sapphire,Center Stone Weight  3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight 7.80 g. This ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

 

Italo Three Stone Pear Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three stone rings are a popular choice for both engagement rings or anniversary presents. For many people, the three stones act as symbols for the past, present, and future. Alternatively, such rings might be known among certain religious groups as Trinity Rings, with the stones symbolizing the Biblical Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. In whatever form it takes, a three stone ring can bear a strong personal significance for the wearer. This Three Stone Pear Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Pear cut created White Sapphire,Center Stone Weight 3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight 3.9 g. This ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Halo Cushion Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

A captivating Halo Cushion Engagement Ring is made with dazzliing white,cushion-cut sapphire gem at the center and holds a total stone weight of 3.00 CT.,gives the look with elegance and radiant style.This ring is made in 925 sterling silver metal with a total weight of 4.75 g.This ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

Eternity Oval Shank Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

Eternity rings are usually gifted to mark an important milestone in life.an eternity ring is seen as a symbol of everlasting love and commitment.Regardless of when you choose to present it,an eternity ring will always be a symbol of luxury,health,prosperity and the desire for never-ending love and happiness that couples wish to share.This Eternity Oval Shank Engagement Ring center stone is a  Round cut created White Sapphire,Center Stone Weight 3.00 CT.,and the ring Total Weight  6.5 g.This ring impresses with unique design.A classy and dazzling Oval Shank ring made of 925 Sterling Silver with White Sapphire gem making it more gorgeous because of its oval and round white sidestone.

 

 

 

Italo Cushion Rose Gold Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

This Cushion Rose Gold Created White Sapphire Engagement Ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal,The center stone is a Cushion cut created White  Sapphire,Center Stone Weight 3.00 CT., and the ring Total Weight 5.5 g. This ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

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Today marks the 122nd anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, one of the most important royal figures of the 20th century. To celebrate, we’re devoting the month of August to a survey of her most important private jewelry collection: the Greville Bequest. But first, today we’re looking at the unlikely friendship between Dame Margaret Greville and the royal family, and the way that the jewels made their way from Polesden Lacey to Buckingham Palace.

In 1943, in the midst of the Second World War, a black tin trunk embossed with the initials MHG was dispatched from Polesden Lacey, a grand country house in Surrey, to Buckingham Palace. The Queen had been expecting the delivery. Inside the trunk lay a treasure trove of incredible jewels: more than sixty fabulous pieces made by famous jewelry firms like Cartier and Boucheron.

To this day, we only know details about a fraction of the jewel pieces that arrived inside that trunk. But how the jewels got to the palace—and the interesting royal friendship that led them there—is a crucial part of understanding why the Greville Bequest continues to fascinate royal jewelry lovers to this day.

 

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Dame Margaret Greville, better known to many in London social circles as Mrs. Ronnie Greville, was one of the leading hostesses of her generation. Kings and queens, statesmen and celebrities, everyone who was anyone was on the guest list for parties at her Mayfair home on Charles Street and weekends away at her country home, Polesden Lacey. But Maggie’s story began somewhere much less posh, and in much more perilous circumstances.

Margaret Helen Anderson was born in Scotland in 1863. The parents listed on her birth record were William Anderson, a porter working for the Fountain Brewery in Edinburgh, and his wife, Helen, who worked as a cook. But it seems that William Anderson wasn’t Margaret’s father at all. Her mother had a longstanding relationship with William McEwan, owner of the brewery where William Anderson was employed. When Anderson died in 1885, William McEwan and Helen were married. After their wedding, Margaret was often referred to as McEwan’s “stepdaughter,” but it seems to have been an open secret that she was his biological daughter.

 

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William McEwan’s brewing enterprise made him immensely rich. That wealth translated to political power as well. He was elected as Edinburgh Central’s parliamentary representative in 1886, a seat he held until 1900. In 1907, King Edward VII appointed McEwan as a member of the Privy Council. His rise in the social world also allowed him to secure an aristocratic husband for his daughter. In April 1891, Maggie married the Hon. Ronald Greville, eldest son of the 2nd Baron Greville and officer in the Life Guards. The new Mrs. Greville received a haul of glittering wedding presents, including a diamond tiara gifted by her father, described in the Truth as “composed of three diamond rivières of single stones.”

Ronnie Greville would eventually retire from the army as a captain and seek his own political career. He was elected MP for Bradford East in 1896, though he was often laid low with various illnesses. Meanwhile, Maggie focused on shoring up her position in the social whirl of London. She and her mother were frequently invited to gala events, including state occasions attended by the royal family. Just a few months after Maggie’s wedding, for example, she wore her new diamond tiara to a state opera performance given in honor of the visiting Emperor and Empress of Germany.

 

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Over the years, Maggie found herself drawn closer and closer to London’s most fashionable set. She was presented at court shortly after her wedding, and she began to host small parties at the London home in Charles Street that had been purchased by her father. After Queen Victoria’s death in 1901, Maggie became part of the social circle surrounding King Edward VII. She was a close friend of Alice Keppel, who had a well-documented relationship with the monarch. Maggie’s personality made her just the kind of woman that the king liked to have surrounding him at social events. In 1906, the Westminster Gazette noted, “Young, bright, a capital linguist, a good hand at bridge, and always one of the best-dressed women in Society, Mrs. Greville has speedily become a familiar figure in the little circle specially honoured with King Edward’s friendship.”

 

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For several years, the Grevilles leased Reigate Priory, a Tudor mansion in Surrey, and King Edward made visits there for several consecutive summers during his reign. In 1907, while documenting one of those royal visits, the Graphic called the Grevilles “très répandus in the best and most amusing social world.” The same year, William McEwan acquired Polesden Lacey, a country estate not far from Reigate, for his daughter and son-in-law. But sadly, Ronnie and Maggie’s partnership ended far too soon. In the spring of 1908, just before their seventeenth wedding anniversary, Ronnie was diagnosed with cancer. He underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his larynx that March, but soon afterward, he contracted pneumonia and died.

Maggie went into mourning for a year, escaping England to travel abroad. Devoted to travel as a pursuit, Maggie would traverse the globe during her long widowhood. But back at home, she was also able to maintain her place in royal society. King Edward VII and friends like Mrs. Keppel continued to visit her for weekends at Polesden Lacey. She was also a close friend of his sister, Princess Beatrice, and of Beatrice’s daughter, Queen Ena of Spain. Maggie maintained her connections to the royals after Edward VII’s death in 1910, developing enduring friendships with King George V and Queen Mary and their children. In January 1922, George V made her a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

 

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Mrs. Greville’s home near Berkeley Square was often crowded with members of the family for late parties and dances after palace functions. Following a state banquet during a visit from the King and Queen of Italy in 1924, the house’s ballroom was crowded with both Italian and British royals. “Mariegold in Society,” a gossip column published in the Sketch, recounted a humorous moment on the crowded staircase that led to the ballroom during that particular party: “The poor Prince of Wales, unnoticed and unrecognised in the crush, tried for about ten minutes to get up the staircase, but was stuck halfway, where he could neither go up nor down! A footman appeared saying, ‘Make way for the Duke and Duchess of York.’ ‘Don’t bother about me,’ said the Prince rather plaintively from his place in the crush.”

The Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, were particular favorites of Maggie’s. Because Bertie was the second son and never expected to inherit the throne, Maggie decided in 1914 that she would bequeath Polesden Lacey to him on her eventual death. (According to Pam Burbidge, the offer was reportedly made as a recognition of her gratitude toward the late Edward VII for his enduring friendship.) She loaned the house to the Yorks for their honeymoon in 1923, and they were frequent weekend visitors there, especially in the years before their unexpected accession in 1936. Maggie often referred to Elizabeth as the daughter she never had.

 

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Following the outbreak of World War II, Maggie took up residence in the Dorchester Hotel in London. In her waning years, she had flirted with support of the German cause before apparently coming to her senses and throwing her heart and resources behind her home country’s war effort. Her health declined, and she was confined to a wheelchair, but she continued to host parties whenever she could, still dripping in her famous jewels. She died in September 1942, not long after the shocking death of the Duke of Kent. Her visit to Balmoral not long after his death was her final visit with the Queen, who recorded in a letter to a friend that she was “very shocked and sad at the change” in Maggie. A few weeks later, after Maggie’s death, Elizabeth wrote, “I shall miss her very much indeed,” adding that “she was so shrewd, so kind, so amusingly unkind, so sharp, so fun, so naughty.”

In death, Maggie dealt a pair of surprises to the King and Queen. In an unexplained change of heart, she had altered her will and bequeathed Polesden Lacey not to George VI, as originally intended, but to the National Trust. Pam Burbidge notes that Maggie left no explanation behind to clarify her decision, but it seems possible that Bertie’s accession to the throne (and the properties that came with it) was a major factor. I don’t believe Bertie’s reaction to the change in plans has been recorded, but considering the moment in time, he was likely much more preoccupied by other matters. The Trust continues to own and maintain the estate today, and it’s open to visitors. The house is one of the most-visited properties in the Trust’s care.

The second surprise was a more pleasant one. Dame Maggie had bequeathed her famous collection of jewelry to Elizabeth. On September 30, 1942, Elizabeth wrote to Arthur Penn, her treasurer, thanking him for sending along details about the surprise legacy, adding that she “hope[d] to keep it quiet.” But she couldn’t resist sharing the news with the one person who would be most thrilled about the bequest: her mother-in-law, Queen Mary. “I must tell you that Mrs Greville has left me her jewels,” she wrote in October 1942. “She has left them to me ‘with her loving thoughts,’ dear old thing, and I feel very touched, I don’t suppose I shall see what they consist of for a long time, owing to the slowness of lawyers & death duties etc, but it is rather exciting to be left something, and I do admire beautiful stones with all my heart.” (Queen Mary replied a few days later: “I can understand your pleasure about the jewels.” She added, “I never had any such luck—but I am not really jealous.”)

 

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Elizabeth’s hopes to keep the bequest quiet in the midst of war were firmly dashed by January 1943, after the estate went through probate. Newspapers across the country revealed that Maggie “left:—’With my loving thoughts’ all jewels and jewellery to HM Queen Elizabeth.” They clarified, “Dame Margaret Greville, better known as Mrs ‘Ronnie’ Greville, had a jewel collection of considerable value, containing some magnificent pieces. These jewels will belong to the Queen as her private property and will be entirely distinct from the State jewels which she wears as Queen.” (They also revealed that Maggie had left lb20,000 to Princess Margaret and lb12,500 to Queen Ena of Spain.) But the royal family has still worked to maintain as much privacy as possible around the jewels, not discussing them extensively in public, especially during the years of war and austerity.

When the jewels were delivered to Queen Elizabeth in 1943, they arrived in the same black tin trunk that Maggie had used to store them at Polesden Lacey. The trunk still bore her initials, MHG. To this day, no full inventory of the jewels in that trunk has been published, likely because they are indeed private property, belonging first to Elizabeth and then to her daughter, the present Queen. This has naturally led to (unconfirmed) speculation, including rumors that jewels owned by Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine are among the cache. Over the years, the Royal Collection has shared the confirmed Greville provenance of several prominent royal jewels, and on several days over the course of the rest of the month, we’ll be focusing on each of those pieces individually. Stay tuned: there’s lots of Greville sparkle on the way!

 

For further reading about Dame Margaret Greville, I’d recommend Queen Bees: Six Brilliant and Extraordinary Society Hostesses Between the Wars by S^ian Evans. The Queen Mother’s excerpted letters, edited by William Shawcross, are found in Counting One’s Blessings. Huge thanks also must be offered to Pam Burbidge, a guide, researcher, and historian who volunteers with the National Trust at Polesden Lacey. She kindly sent me a copy of her new book on Dame Maggie, The Maggie Greville Story, which is clearly a labor of love and offers a wealth of information about the famous hostess. The book is currently available for purchase in the UK, but can be delivered internationally from various outlets.

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Best Personalized Jewelry On Italojewelry

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If you want to up your game in thoughtful gift-giving, then personalized jewelry might just be the perfect way for you to elevate your gift-giving ideas. It’s an added bonus if the person is a massive jewelry enthusiast.

 

Giving somebody a piece of jewelry as gifts are already meaningful on their own – after all,  jewelry exudes that kind of sophistication that makes it special – and personalized jewelry, or giving personalized jewelry to your loved one just elevates the sophistication. Plus, personalized jewelry signifies that there was an added effort and thought.

 

Personalized jewelry also has a vast selection! Personalized jewelry may come in necklaces or jewelry or sometimes, even earrings. That’s what makes personalized jewelry more special. Personalized jewelry as a gift makes it more thoughtful, so the next time you run out of gift ideas, give personalized jewelry a shot. There may be others who might shy away from choosing personalized jewelry as a gift because of the notion that personalized jewelry might be expensive, but contrary to popular belief, there are actually lots of jewelry stores that offer personalized jewelry at affordable prices.

 

One of these stores that offer personalized jewelry, and have vast collections of other pieces of jewelry is Italo Jewelry. They have extensive categories on jewelry, including personalized jewelry that are affordable and wouldn’t dent your wallet. If you’re among those who want to browse through different jewelry and give personalized jewelry a shot, visit the official website of Italo Jewelry! Many options of high-class jewelry await you!

 

Best Personalized Jewelry On Italojewelry

 

Personalized Love Nameplate Infinity Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

This personalized nameplate necklace is a dream for couples who love to go old-school, but with their own personalized twist to it. It is made of 925 sterling silver metal, with a chain length of 18″ Inches (45.00 CM), and an overall weight of 6.0 g. The necklace is nickel-free, with a platinum appearance and classic silver shimmer to it.

 

 

 

Personalized Name Charm Bracelet In Silver

 

 

 

 

This Personalized Name Charm Bracelet In Silver is made of 925 sterling silver metal with a length of 7″ Inches (18.00 CM), a chain-like design with a shiny platinum appearance, and is nickel-free. The total weight of the bracelet is approximately 20.70 g.

 

 

Personalized Baby Feet Necklace With Birthstones

 

 

 

 

 

This Personalized Baby Feet Necklace With Birthstones In Silver is made of 925 sterling silver metal with a length of 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”,22″.

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Where is all the fresh talent hiding out? I’ll tell you this: On Tuesday and Wednesday about 30 jewelry designers that fit this description were all gathered under one roof at the Palais Vivienne in the heart of Paris. They were participating in a special trade show event known as the Precious Room by Muriel Piaser that takes place twice a year to coincide with Paris Haute Couture Week.

There is an international flavor to the collective of emerging names, as well as established designers who are not as well known in the United States and a few high jewelers as well (hello, Harakh).

Many Precious Room participants hail from, and manufacture their product, in France, such as Sophie d’Agon, Vever, and Isabelle Langlois—this alone makes me wish I were there to see and discover. I know that retail buyers are perpetually hunting for the next fresh voice, and this event might be one to make time for (there will be another edition in January 2023). And designers seeking a venue and peers that match their ultrachic, singular, and creative visions might want to look into adding Precious Room to their trade show schedule.

Precious Room by Muriel Piaser launched in 2019, and it functions as a trade show and  design collective in one. But it’s super, super intimate and selective—Piaser told me she curates the presenting designers through “a lot of scouting, personal tastes, and trend watching” and that she is “focused on the mix and match of established and famous brands and young designers.”

At the end of the first day of this most recent edition, Piaser reached out to me via WhatsApp to let me know that the event had “a very good energy” and reported attendance from top buyers from Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, and Bloomingdale’s, as well as the buying offices of international showrooms such as Mint in New York and HP France in Tokyo. Influencers including @laurainghirami were also in attendance.

A great turnout, to be sure. Which may be why designer Alexandra Abramczyk told me, “I believe that it’s an unmissable event in Paris now,” adding that it was the ultimate “rendezvous for brands to connect and exchange in Paris.”

Clockwise, from top left: Bague Energie ring in 18k gold with sapphires, tsavorites, and diamonds, EUR12,500; Soul hoops in 18k gold with sapphires, blue topaz, amethysts, tsavorites, and diamonds, EUR20,900; and heart signet rings in 18k gold with carnelian, turquoise, rutilated quartz, moonstone, tiger’s eye, malachite, and labradorite with colored gemstone and diamond accents, EUR3,600–EUR4,300 each; all Alexandra Abramczyk

Harakh Mehta of Mumbai-based Harakh was drawn in to participate because of the Precious Room’s proximity to the Paris Haute Couture fashion shows. “Previously, we have done events [i.e., Le Bal Paris] where haute couture labels were showcased alongside our signature diamond jewelry, and the response has been terrific,” he says. “We now want to take this a step further and have a stronger presence and association with the haute couture community, and the Precious Room seemed like the perfect opportunity to create awareness of our brand amongst this unique community as well as seek their feedback and apply these learnings so we can continue to evolve and grow.”

Haveli necklace in 18k rose and white gold with 27.45 cts. t.w. diamonds, $211,500; Harakh

And so what did we miss? Here are some more highlights that Piaser shared with me. Maybe next time we’ll all be in the room where it happens!

Ginger, Georgia, and Gaia necklaces, earrings, and rings in 18k gold with sapphires, emeralds, lapis lazuli, rubies, turquoise, onyx, white diamonds, and salt-and-pepper diamonds, EUR875–EUR3,995 each; Sophie d’Agon

Butterfly ring in 18k yellow gold with sapphires, diamonds, rubies, and Roman mosaic, $12,700; Le Sibille

Mundus collection necklaces in sandblasted aluminum with citrine, topaz, amethyst, and spinel, prices on request; Studio C

From left: Fantastic Creatures Nymph necklace in gold with enamel and lab-grown diamonds, EUR19,500; Glorious Flower Gingko ring in gold with lab-grown diamonds, EUR2,890; both Vever

Assorted La Bonne Etoile rings in 18k gold and gemstones,  from EUR680; all Rosa Ma”itea

Emotion Coussin ring in 18k rose gold with green quarts, pink and green tourmalines, pink sapphires, and tsavorites, price on request; Isabelle Langlois

 

Top: Clockwise, from left: Jewelry by Portuguese brand Fiordy Studio; Fish necklaces in 18k gold with tsavorites, sapphires, amethysts, enamel, and topaz, EUR12,400–EUR20,500; Alexandra Abramczyk; and Haveli motif dangle earrings in 18k white gold with rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, $11,300; Harakh

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Belgium’s Sparkling Royal Tiaras

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Today, the people of Belgium celebrate their National Day, so it seems like the perfect time to marvel at a sparkling survey of the royal family’s tiaras!

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The grandest and most important diadem in the Belgian royal collection is undoubtedly the Nine Provinces Tiara. Made in 1926 by Van Bever, the tiara was given to Queen Astrid as a wedding gift by the Belgian people. The piece can be worn in a variety of configurations and is even wearable as a necklace. Queen Mathilde is the current wearer of the tiara, and she’s pictured here in the full jewel at the 75th birthday celebrations for Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in April 2015.

 

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Queen Mathilde’s second major tiara, the Brabant Laurel Wreath Tiara, belongs to her personally. The jewel was presented to her as a wedding gift in 1999 by a group of Belgian aristocrats. But it’s much older than that: it’s an antique diamond tiara, made in 1912 by Hennel and Sons. It’s also convertible and can be worn as a necklace (as you’ll see below!). She’s wearing the tiara here at the princely wedding reception in Monaco in July 2011.

 

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Queen Mathilde is also the present wearer of a fantastic little sparkling jewel, the Wolfers Tiara, that comes from the collection of the late Queen Fabiola. She received the convertible necklace/tiara as a wedding gift on behalf of the diamond industry of Antwerp in 1960. More than 200 diamonds are packed into the petite piece, which Mathilde has worn in both its tiara and necklace configurations. She wears it here during an official visit to Poland in October 2015.

 

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Queen Paola of Belgium is the owner of another fantastic Belgian royal heirloom, Queen Elisabeth’s Art Deco Bandeau. That geometric sparkler, likely made in the early decades of the 20th century, originally belonged to Queen Elisabeth of Belgium. Queen Paola received the tiara from her father-in-law, King Leopold III, and it’s been her go-to jewel for more than six decades. Above, she wears it during the celebrations of the royal wedding in Luxembourg in October 2012. Today, though, she loans it to other family members. It’s been worn by Queen Mathilde, Princess Astrid, and Princess Elisabetta.

 

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It’s a little tough to see here, but Queen Paola also sometimes wore one of her diamond necklaces as a small tiara, especially in the 1960s. The piece is a delicate Y-shaped necklace of diamonds, which has a pointed peak when worn in tiara form. Queen Paola wears the tiara setting here at a royal reception in October 1967.

 

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The future Queen of the Belgians, the Duchess of Brabant, debuted a brand-new tiara at a gala in Norway this June. Princess Elisabeth’s Diamond Tiara is an antique jewel that was purchased for her by her parents, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, as an 18th birthday present. Some have guessed that it may be a diamond tiara that originally belonged to a British aristocratic family (or an identical piece from the same jewelry firm).

 

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King Philippe’s sister, Princess Astrid, frequently wears a tiara that her husband, Prince Lorenz, inherited from his family. The Savoy-Aosta Tiara is a diamond floral sparkler that was probably made for Princess Anne, Duchess of Aosta. Lorenz inherited the tiara through his mother, Archduchess Margherita of Austria-Este. Princess Astrid wears the tiara here in Brussels in October 2005.

 

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Princess Claire, King Philippe’s sister-in-law, has a pair of tiaras in her jewelry collection. This small diamond sparkler is her wedding tiara. The jewel was her wedding gift in 2003 from her new parents-in-law, King Albert II and Queen Paola. Here, she wears the tiara during a banquet in honor of the President of Portugal in October 2005.

 

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Princess Claire also often wears a diamond and pearl tiara, which has a touch of Art Deco style in its design. You’ll also spot fleur-de-lis elements in the piece. She wears the jewel here at the princely wedding reception in Monaco in July 2011.

 

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There are also a few tiara mysteries lingering in Belgium. Many are hoping that the Spanish Wedding Gift Tiara, Queen Fabiola’s 1960 wedding present from Francisco and Carmen Franco, is still in the royal vaults today. The convertible jewel can be worn in coronet, wreath, and necklace settings, and various colorful gems can be placed in the center of each leaf element. She wears the tiara here in its coronet form in 1963. It hasn’t been seen in public since Fabiola’s death in 2014.

 

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And then there’s the mystery of the Stockholm Tiara. The modern diamond and pearl jewel was Queen Astrid’s wedding present from the people of Stockholm in 1926. Above, she wears the tiara at the Vatican in January 1930. Its whereabouts remain unknown.

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When you start a series on the jewels of the Greville Bequest, there’s really nowhere else to begin but this sparkling signature jewel: the Greville Tiara.

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Earlier this week, we discussed the life of Dame Margaret Greville and her surprise decision in 1942 to bequeath her jewels to Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). We still don’t know exactly how many jewels were in the black tin trunk that was delivered to Buckingham Palace after Mrs. Greville’s estate went through probate in 1943, but we know that one of the most majestic pieces inside was a grand diamond tiara with a distinctive honeycomb pattern.

The tiara had been designed for Mrs. Greville by Lucien Hirtz of Boucheron in Paris in 1921. It was a complete overhaul of another diamond tiara from her collection, which had been made by the same firm 20 years earlier. (You can see a picture of that original tiara, which had a palmette design, in Sir Hugh Roberts’s The Queen’s Diamonds.) Hirtz used the diamonds from that original tiara to fashion a new, modern diadem with an eye-catching geometric design. Roberts called the resulting tiara, which had a kokoshnik-style silhouette, “one of the most striking and unusual of the jewels inherited from Mrs. Greville by Queen Elizabeth.”

 

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Queen Elizabeth inherited the grand Greville jewels in the middle of World War II, so naturally she did not wear them in public until after the conflict’s end. Roberts suggests that she first wore the Greville Tiara, as it is known by the royal family, in public for a state ball during the family’s royal tour of South Africa in March 1947. Above, she wears the kokoshnik-style version of the honeycomb tiara for another gala event, held during a state visit by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands to Britain in 1950. On that occasion, she paired the tiara with another fabulous Greville inheritance, the Festoon Necklace. (Behind her, Princess Margaret wears Queen Mary’s Diamond Lozenge Tiara.)

 

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In 1953, Queen Elizabeth (now the Queen Mother) decided to make her own alterations to the Greville Tiara. She turned to Cartier to add additional height to the tiara by reconfiguring some of the diamonds from the top line of the piece. Four round diamond brilliants and a marquise-cut diamond were added to the tiara as part of the slight redesign. (The newer diamonds can be distinguished from the original ones by their setting; the original diamonds are surrounded by a millegrain setting, while the newer diamonds are not.) Roberts notes that the round diamonds were sourced from a brooch from Elizabeth’s collection that had been dismantled by Cartier four years earlier. The changes somehow made the already-imposing tiara even more impressive.

 

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As we discussed earlier, the jewels that Elizabeth inherited from Mrs. Greville were her own private property, and she generally kept their provenance quiet. That meant that earlier jewelry historians often made erroneous claims about the source and creation of the jewel, largely because they had access to incomplete information. Both Suzy Menkes and Leslie Field, writing in the 1980s, argued that Elizabeth had had the entire tiara commissioned herself using a cache of South African diamonds given in 1901 to either King Edward VII or Queen Mary. Field wrote (incorrectly) that Elizabeth had chosen the tiara’s design herself. Menkes called the diadem “the last grand tiara made for the English royal family.”

Both Menkes and Field were incorrect in their understanding of the tiara’s provenance, partly because Elizabeth was so tight-lipped about the Greville bequest pieces in general. By the end of her very long life, though, she was more comfortable sharing some information about the tiara’s origins. In 1997, the Queen Mother began loaning some of her personal jewels, including the Strathmore Rose Tiara, to exhibitions curated by Geoffrey Munn, beginning a collaborative relationship with the jewelry historian. In his landmark book, Tiaras: A History of Splendour, Munn clarified some of the details about the Greville Tiara, correcting earlier misinformation. He wrote that the “openwork diamond tiara” did indeed come from the Greville bequest, adding the accurate information that the piece was constructed by Boucheron for Mrs. Greville and later altered by Cartier for the Queen Mother. About a decade later, Hugh Roberts’s book on The Queen’s Diamonds also offered a final, solid Greville provenance for the piece.

 

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After the tiara was returned from Cartier, the Queen Mother made it one of her most-worn tiaras for the rest of her life. (The only other diadem she wore in public during her long widowhood was Queen Victoria’s Indian Circlet.) Above, the Queen Mother wears the altered Greville Tiara for a Women’s Institute birthday celebration in November 1960. (She’s also wearing the Greville Peardrop Earrings, Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace, and her Silver Anniversary Flower Brooch.)

 

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The Queen Mother paired the tiara with the Greville Emeralds and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Fringe Brooch for a gala performance during the Belgian state visit in May 1963.

 

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In April 1972, for another state visit by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands to London, the Queen Mother again paired the tiara with the Greville Emeralds and the Fringe Brooch. (Juliana is resplendent here in sapphire and diamond jewels from the Dutch royal collection, including Queen Emma’s Sapphire Tiara and Necklace.)

 

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The Queen Mother often wore the tiara (which has a relatively lightweight platinum setting) for concerts and film premieres. Here, she wears the tiara with the Greville Peardrop Earrings, Queen Alexandra’s Wedding Necklace, and Queen Mary’s Diamond Choker Bracelet for the premiere of A Passage to India in March 1985. Beside her, Princess Anne wears pearls, and Diana, Princess of Wales wears emeralds.

 

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Impressively, the Queen Mum kept wearing the tiara right up until the very end of her incredible life. Here, in December 1998, she wears the tiara with the Greville Peardrop Earrings and three strands of the Greville Festoon Necklace during the German state visit to Britain. She’s pictured here arriving for the state banquet at Windsor Castle with the then-Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey. Can you believe that she’s 98 years old here?!?

 

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When Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother passed away in March 2002, the Greville Tiara (and all of her jewels) were left to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. It’s perhaps no surprise that the present Queen has never worn her mother’s diamond tiara—the piece must have been so indelibly associated with the Queen Mum for her. But when another new member joined the family three years later, the Queen handed the tiara over to her.

 

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The Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen’s daughter-in-law, is the present wearer of the Greville Tiara. She doesn’t own the tiara personally—The Queen’s Diamonds revealed that the Queen has offered the piece to Camilla as a long-term loan. One of her earliest public appearances in the tiara came in March 2006 at a state banquet in honor of the President of Brazil. On that occasion, she paired the tiara with the earrings and necklace from her pear-shaped diamond demi-parure.

 

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There must be something about this tiara, as it is now also the Duchess’s most-worn gala jewel. The piece must be comfortable to wear, and we can see that it coordinates nicely with lots of different ensembles and accessories. Here, Camilla wears the tiara for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Banquet in Uganda in November 2007. She’s also wearing her pear-shaped diamond earrings, plus all five strands of the remarkable Greville Festoon Necklace.

 

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Here’s another view of Camilla wearing the tiara for another CHOGM Banquet, held in Sri Lanka in November 2013.

 

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Whenever Camilla attends a tiara event these days, whether it’s a state banquet or the State Opening of Parliament (pictured above, 2019), you can almost bet that she’ll be bringing the Greville Tiara along with her. Of all of the jewels from the Greville Bequest, this one so far is probably the piece with the most lasting royal legacy.

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Mother’s Day Jewelry Ideas

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Mother’s day is simply one of those special days where we have to show our appreciation for mothers. And a great way to put that appreciation into something dazzling is by giving her Mother’s Day Jewelry. Choosing mother’s day jewelry as a gift idea is also quite symbolic, considering that jewelry itself is already a highly-regarded gift, so to have one specifically labeled as mother’s day jewelry, meant for mothers (and mother-figures) only, makes it all the more special. And moms who have appreciation for jewelry is one of the very few cliches that you could use to narrow down your choices for gift ideas on Mother’s Day – hence, the search for the perfect mother’s day jewelry!

 

There are many unique styles for Mother’s day jewelry, just like how every mother all over the world is unique. There are a ton of mother’s day jewelry that range from a pair of earrings with teardrop-shaped sterling silver earrings, to blindingly huge bracelets, and even the choice for personalized mother’s day jewelry ideas. The perfect choice for mother’s day jewelry ultimately depends on how well you know your mom. Whether she likes rings, earrings, bracelets, or necklaces would be the ultimate factor that would affect your decision on what mother’s day jewelry to get.

 

However, to narrow your choices down for mother’s day jewelry, there are (thankfully) lots of jewelry shops that offer mother’s day special sale with a wide selection of mother’s day jewelry to help the shoppers out.

 

One of these stores is Italo Jewelry, offering a special mother’s day jewelry selection to give love and appreciation to all the mothers (and mother-figures) out there! Italo Jewelry also does not only have tons of options for mother’s day jewelry, but they are also affordable with discounts and promo for their Mother’s day jewelry collection. With as much as $90 off for minimum spend of $300 with the promo code MOM90, $50 off for minimum spend of $200 with the promo code MOM50, or the $10 off of any order with the code MOM10 you’d be able to give your mom the best mother’s day jewelry at an affordable price!

 

Mother’s Day Jewelry On Italojewelry

 

 

 

Cross Design Pendant Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This chain necklace perfectly showcases bling and sophistication in perfect balance! The necklace is made of 925 sterling silver metal, with white sapphire gemstones that outline the cross design of the pendant and radiates a glossy, shimmery, platinum appearance. The necklace has a stone weight of 1.10 carat, a total weight of 4.5g, and comes in a variety of 17”, 18”, 20”, 22” in length. It is also round cut, and has a pronged stone setting. The pendant is definitely meant to emphasize the cross with its thickness.

 

 

 

 

Luxury Halo Created White & Blue Sapphire Drop Earrings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This drop earrings are the perfect accessories to complement beige, and monotonous outfit colors. The ring has both blue and white sapphire gemstones, with the blue color tracing the rims of the earrings, while the white takes up the inner circle of the earrings. It is round-cut, and its stone setting is pave. The stone weight of the earrings are at 2.00 carats, and a total weight of 4.2 grams. The earrings are also quite a standout in its size of 16.65 MM in width, and an astounding 28.00 MM in height.

 

 

 

 

 

Triple Row Eternity Cushion Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn heads with this triple eternity designed stering silver weding band. Crafted in sterling silver, this intriguing triple-row style showcases shimmering rows half-lined with graduated-size lab-created white sapphires – the stones are cushion around at the center. Polished to a bright shine, this ring impresses with unique design.

 

 

 

 

Italo Classic 4 Prong Created White Sapphire Stud Earrings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These elegant stud earrings feature round brilliant cut created sapphire in a four prong white gold basket setting. It is a classic, timeless design, and we can work with you to customize it until it’s exactly what you’ve been envisioning.

The two created sapphires in this set are both round brilliant cut, and they’re exactly one carat when taken together. The four prongs holding them in place come up from the base in clean, straight lines that help to complement the perfectly round shape of the created sapphires they hold.

 

 

 

 

Italo Round Cut Created White Sapphire Tennis Bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This tennis bracelet has small white sapphire gems that are linked together in round-cut, and 4 prong stone setting. It has a total stone weight of 5.80 carats, and a total weight of 6.4 grams, to complete the lightweight feel of the bracelet around the wrist. The bracelet’s length sits at 6”, 7”, 8”, 9”, and the 925 sterling silver metal and its traditional look of white gemstones make it the perfect choice for any casual outfits and styles.

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Engagement Rings Emerald Cut Rings

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Looking for engagement ring design inspo? Check out these details about engagement rings emerald cut, as well as find out where you can get affordable wedding jewelry, and more. Read for full details.

 

When it comes to engagement ring designs, engagement rings emerald cut are already classic, and hall of famers. The style of engagement rings emerald cut is no stranger to many jewelry lovers out there, and many truly consider the style of engagement rings emerald cut as one of their strong contenders when it comes to picking an engagement ring style. The bright green hue of the engagement rings emerald cut is an excellent choice for those who love vivid colors on their stones with a tinge of white elegance on the design – that is textbook engagement rings emerald cut style.

 

Engagement rings emerald cut also provide a deeper clarity, and offer a clearer reflection of the color white mainly because of its larger surface table. This particular feature of engagement rings emerald cut is also one of the reasons why some of them are a bit more expensive compared to other engagement ring designs. However, for those who love the combination of a classic look with a twist, then engagement rings emerald cut is definitely worth spending on.

 

There are many styles of engagement rings emerald cut that jewelry lovers may choose from, so there’s no need to worry! You may browse through a wide selection of engagement rings emerald cut at Italo Jewelry – one of the trusted online jewelry stores out there that offer lots of different wedding jewelry that are all affordable! Want to pick your own style for engagement rings emerald cut? Italo Jewelry has definitely got you covered.

 

Top 3 Emerald Cut Engagement Rings on Italo Jewelry

 

Top 1:Double Prong Halo Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This engagement ring features a sapphire center stone meant to stand out, and catch the eye at first glance with the hues of blue from the emerald cut of primary stone. Made of 925 sterling silver, the ring has a massive stone weight 15.50 carats and the total weight of the ring is 32.74 grams. The side stones that are embedded in the ring are white, round-cut, and pronged to make the color stand out even more and give emphasis on the main feature of the ring.

 

 

Top 2 : Sterling SIlver Ring Unique Engagement Ring With Emerald & Baguette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Baguette & Emerald Cut Engagement Ring is made of white emerald-cut sapphire gems with a prong stone setting for its primary stones, while the side stones are baguette-cut with a bezel stone setting for its white sapphires. It has a total center stone weight of 6.50 CT., while the ring has an overall weight of 13.18 g. It is quite a massive ring that is perfect for pictures.

 

 

Top 3 : Three Stone Emerald Cut Created Sapphire Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three stone rings are a popular choice for both engagement rings or anniversary presents. For many people, the three stones act as symbols for the past, present, and future. Alternatively, such rings might be known among certain religious groups as Trinity Rings, with the stones symbolizing the Biblical Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. In whatever form it takes, a three stone ring can bear a strong personal significance for the wearer. This Three Stone Emerald Cut Created Sapphire Engagement Ring is perfect for someone who loves steering away from tradition, and putting their own style and personality to it. It is made of blue asscher-cut sapphire gems which has a total stone weight of 10.00 CT., while the side stones are white pear-cut sapphires with a prong stone setting. The ring is made of 925 sterling silver metal, and has a total weight of 9.63 g.

 

 

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A milgrain engagement ring is definitely among the top in the list of the most popular and highly recommended engagement ring designs. The style of a milgrain engagement ring is widely loved by many jewelry lovers all over the world. After all, the style of a milgrain engagement ring simply captures the attention of onlookers. This is one of the factors that make milgrain engagement ring such a huge hit.

 

The style of a milgrain engagement ring may be simplified as ‘tiny dots’ that often surround the piece to highlight the stone. The milgrain in a milgrain engagement ring is a design that creates borders with the use of small beads surrounding the main stone. This milgrain style in a milgrain engagement ring is an extremely popular jewelry design among jewelry lovers. The style of a milgrain engagement ring typically costs around $45 – $95 depending on the design of the milgrain. The placement of the engravings on a milgrain engagement ring would really depend on if it’s placed on three sides since it would generally cost higher.

 

Since milgrain engagement ring design is a popular style, jewelry lovers would not have too much of a hard time looking for a milgrain engagement ring in many variations from online jewelry stores. For instance, if you’re looking for a milgrain engagement ring styles, you may visit Italo Jewelry to have a firsthand look at the different designs and styles of a milgrain engagement ring. It also helps that Italo jewelry does not only have a variety of designs when it comes to milgrain engagement ring, but a bunch of other ring designs, different jewelry types that are all affordable!

 

Affordable Milgrain Engagement Ring On Italojewelry

 

Classic Milgrain Engagement Ring (0.80 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Classic Milgrain Engagement Ring (0.80 CT. TW.) is made of 925 sterling silver metal that has a total ring band width of 2 MM, and a total weight of 3.3 g. It also has a platinum appearance, and is nickel-free. The ring also has white round-cut sapphire gemstones with a total primary stone weight of 0.55 CT., and a 4 prong stone setting, and white white round-cut sapphire gems with a total carat weight of 0.80 CT. TW. and a prong stong setting as side gems.

 

 

Vintage Milgrain Halo Emerald Engagement Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The design of this Vintage Milgrain Halo Emerald Engagement Ring takes after a vintage-look, and straight out of a different era style. It is made of white emerald-cut sapphire gems with a 4 prong stone setting, while its white side gemstones are round-cut with a prong stone setting. The ring has a total center stone weight at 3.00 CT. and its 925 sterling silver metal band racks up the ring’s total weight to 5.63 g. It is shiny, and gives off a platinum appearance.

 

 

 

Vintage Milgrain Oval Engagement Ring (10.65 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Three Stone Oval Engagement Ring (6.95 CT. TW.) is made of 925 sterling silver metal that is nickel-free with a shiny platinum appearance, and has a total weight of 6.37 g. The ring also bears blue oval-cut sapphire gems that has a total center stone weight of 9.32 CT., with a 4 prong stone setting, with round-cut sapphire gems with a prong stone setting, as side gems. The blue sapphire steals the show for the design of the ring.

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Top 10 Wedding Band Under $100

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Getting married is expensive! This includes the wedding jewelry that signifies the union itself – the rings that sometimes cost a fortune. It’s truly understandable if people getting married would want to blow big money on their wedding, and of course this includes the rings, but for those who want to be practical there are also other wedding jewelry that are affordable! If you’re on a budget, wedding band under $100 exist. And fortunately for those people who are looking for a wedding band under $100, there are lots of stores and brands that offer selections of wedding band under $100. So, there’s no need to worry!

 

It’s important to note that while there’s an abundance of wedding band under $100 out there, and that a wedding band under $100 doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s of low-quality. A wedding band under $100 doesn’t mean that it’s any less worth it than more expensive. Now that that’s out of the way, here’s a list of the best wedding band under $100:

 

Italo Halo Cushion Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

Eternity Round Cut Wedding Band (2.20 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Eternity Round Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Cushion Eternity Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Eternity Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Emerald Eternity Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Curved Half Eternity Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Classic Created White Sapphire Wedding Band (0.45 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Italo Eternity Created White Sapphire Wedding Band

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rose Gold Crown Design Chevron Unique Wedding Band(2.15 CT. TW.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a reliable list of top 10 wedding band under $100 that come in different style, shapes, and sizes! It gives you more options when it comes to choosing the right wedding band under $100 for you. Another good news is that most of the rings on this list of wedding band under $100, may be found in one of the most trusted jewelry stores online: www.italojewelry.com. They have lots of categories including wedding band under $100, as well as other affordable jewelry. If you want endless access to wedding band under $100, as well as other jewelry, then you may head over to Italo Jewelry’s official website to indulge yourself more!

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