Birthstone jewelry dates back to ancient times when gladiators wore their birthstone to give them strength and protect them. Through the years, there have been many birthstone charts designating which stones were good for which birth month. Still today, there are many birthstone charts. Finding your birthstone and wearing birthstone jewelry gives you a sense of alignment with the universe. Giving someone a special gift of birthstone jewelry and being able to vocalize the extra meaning behind that gift is in deed, a gift of love. Read more about birthstone jewelry!
Mar 11, 2010
Last week, the season finale of 'The Bachelor' showed Jake proposing to Vienna with a stunning two carat princess cut diamond ring surrounded by 70 smaller diamond stones. Last season's Bachelorette, Jillian, was given a two carat pear shaped diamond masterpiece. Jason Mesnick gave both women diamond rings set in platinum, each at approximately two carats. Anyone else notice an ongoing theme? Since its first debut in 2002, dedicated viewers have witnessed 11 proposals in 19 seasons, many of which consisted of 2 carat beauties. It appears that 'The Bachelor' has set a new standard for diamond engagement rings at approximately two sparkling carats in diamond studded platinum settings.