Whiteflash articles archive for March 2011

01 Mar 2011 04:55

Diamond Shopping in Houston: a Guide Houston is one of the largest cities in the country, a sprawling unzoned urban masterpiece of bustling city life. Besides for being a major multicultural center with huge Asian, Arab and Latin-American communities, Houston is a major medical and cultural center that draws millions of visitors every year. Of course, a city as diverse and affluent as Houston has a thriving diamond jewelry market. Houston jewelry shopping range from designer labels to artisanal boutiques, and eve... more

Diamonds –From Rough to Polished

03 Mar 2011 02:29

Diamonds – From Rough to Polished A diamond is just a sparkling little colorless rock that looks pretty in an engagement ring, or set into a pendant or pair of earrings. So why is it the center of every engagement, the symbol for all things valuable and precious, and the proverbial girl’s best friend? How is a rough diamond made into a sparkling gem? Why do we buy diamonds anyway? The difference between a piece of rough diamond and a finished jewel is a time-consuming process of cutting and polishing.... more

FAQ: Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands

09 Mar 2011 09:51

FAQ’s: Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands Question: What carat size diamond do I need for an engagement ring? Six Prong Round Cut Diamond Ring Answer: If you open any fashion magazine, you’ll see that the sky’s the limit in terms of engagement ring sizes. But for an ordinary person’s budget, it’s important to balance quality and quantity in order to get a ring you are dazzled with, at a... more

Engagement rings: Fit for a Queen

11 Mar 2011 05:09

Fit For a Queen: Royal Engagement Ring Inspiration The upcoming royal wedding between Prince William of England and Kate Middleton has given the whole world royal wedding fever. Ever since Prince William popped the question to his long-time girlfriend back in the fall, using his mother’s iconic sapphire engagement ring, the whole world has been waiting to see how Kate, a non-royal British beauty, would inhabit the role of princess on her wedding day. In honor of that anticipation, let’s take a look at... more

More than a girl’s best friend, your wife’s favorite anniversary gift

11 Mar 2011 08:19

Jewelry: More than a girl’s best friend, your wife’s favorite anniversary gift It’s been a few years since you said, “I do,” and although she still wears her engagement ring proudly every day, it’s time to find an anniversary present that will show how much you appreciate everything she has done these past years. Anniversary jewelry gifts are the perfect way to show your continued love and devotion to that special woman in your life. By now, you know her style and her habits, a... more

The Yelp Report: Jewelry Stores in Houston

14 Mar 2011 06:26

Jewelry Stores in Houston With 15 million reviews and over 45 million monthly visitors, Yelp.com is a consumer’s paradise. Packed with useful reviews for every service and product, from coffee shops to shoe stores, Yelp is the best way to find out what real people think about the businesses in your home town. With that in mind, here is a round up of the jewelry stores in every category with the highest Yelp ratings. Whether you are looking for a simple pair of diamond studs or a one-of-a-kind turquoise neckl... more

Wedding Shopping in Houston: From Engagement Ring to Wedding Cake

14 Mar 2011 08:16

Wedding Shopping in Houston If you are planning a wedding in Houston, you have probably already noticed that there are hundreds of options for every aspect of your big day, from hairstyles to dancing shoes. So before you buy an engagement ring or commit to a caterer, use the power of the Internet and the wisdom of crowds to help you weed out the so-so florists and the jewelry stores that offer sub-par service. Websites like Yelp.com and iVouch.com aggregate real-life customer reviews and ratings to help you find t... more

Wedding Fashion Trends 2011

17 Mar 2011 05:00

Wedding Fashion Trends 2011 The much-anticipated royal wedding is only weeks away, and millions of brides worldwide are putting the finishing touches on their spring weddings. The most important part of the wedding is, of course, the dress and all the little special accessories that make the bride look like a princess on her special day. Although wedding fashion tends to be pretty timeless and classic, there are a few bridal fashion trends that can take your ensemble from pretty to perfect, and elevate your whole... more

7 Tips for Foolproof Loose Diamond Buying

17 Mar 2011 08:56

7 Tips for Foolproof Loose Diamond Buying Diamonds mean different things to different people. Besides being the proverbial girl’s best friend, diamond is the hardest known natural substance and the ultimate symbol of strength, durability and love, and one of mankind’s most treasured natural resources. To own a diamond is to hold all of that value in the palm of your hand. You can buy a diamond in many forms—from the classic engagement rings to diamond encrusted watches—but the sim... more

How did Houston Become the Best Place for Jewelry Shopping?

18 Mar 2011 07:24

How did Houston Become the Best Place for Jewelry Shopping? New York, Paris, Antwerp and Los Angeles are all centers for diamond cutting, jewelry design, diamond trading and everything else that goes into making diamond jewelry. But there is another city rising quickly in international fame for being one of the best place to buy diamond jewelry and loose diamonds—and that is Houston, Texas. While hardly more than a sleepy Texan town a century ago, Houston has become a powerhouse of international business, te... more

Loose diamond secrets

21 Mar 2011 09:25

Loose diamond secrets Shopping for diamonds—whether you want to buy a perfect loose diamond or a stunning engagement ring—can be scary or intimidating. There are so many factors to keep in mind, so many different kinds of diamonds out there, and when was the last time you spent a month’s salary on such a tiny little piece of rock? But with a few of these pro-level tips under your belt, you will be shopping for loose diamonds like a seasoned professional in no time. Choosing the... more

Loose Diamond Trivia

24 Mar 2011 04:32

Loose Diamond Trivia Even if you’ve studied up on diamonds, and you’re completely informed about cut, carat, color and clarity and every other factor that affects loose diamond quality and value, chances are you still don’t know any of these unusual, little-known facts about the most precious gemstone on earth. Diamond engagement ring Ever wondered why loose diamonds are so expensive? Well, get this—it takes 250 tons of earth to be mined for one carat of diamonds. And that mining... more

Wedding Fashion: The Celebrity Inspiration Guide

24 Mar 2011 08:15

Wedding Fashion: The Celebrity Inspiration Guide Celebrity marriages may not always last long, but the designer dresses and picture-perfect hairstyles leave a lasting impression. Celebrity bridal dresses range from slim and trendy to classic and princess-like, so no matter what your personal taste, there is a celebrity wedding ensemble that will be the perfect inspiration for your own wedding day look. Victoria and David Beckham may have tied the knot over twelve years ago, but they are still going strong... more

Whiteflash Selected for Bride's Choice Awards™ 2011

24 Mar 2011 09:22

Whiteflash Selected for Bride's Choice Awards™ 2011 Whiteflash ® has been selected to win the prestigious Bride’s Choice Award 2011 by WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company. The Bride’s Choice Award is awarded annually based on reviews and surveys shared by the over 750,000 newlyweds that rely on WeddingWire for wedding planning resources. Whiteflash was selected because so many past clients shared their experiences with Whiteflash on WeddingWire, the large... more

The Wedding Wire Guide to the Perfect Houston Wedding

30 Mar 2011 09:36

The Wedding Wire Guide to the Perfect Houston Wedding Planning a wedding can be stressful and confusing. Between the caterer and the band, the dress and the veil, and of course managing all the relatives, friends and the wedding party, it can be enough to make any couple want to elope with nothing but a wedding band. Luckily, the Internet is full of resources designed to make your job as a bride just a little bit easier. Whether you live in Houston or Hawaii, nearly anything from engagement rings to wedding cake... more

New Whiteflash Bobble is Simply “Bella”

31 Mar 2011 05:14

New Whiteflash Bobble is Simply “Bella” Lost in translation; definitely not. No matter what language, the outcome is the same; Whiteflash, the go-to destination on the web for superior quality diamonds, has unveiled yet another spectacular design that can only be summed up in one word — simply “Bella”. The newly minted “Bella” Diamond Pendant is a force to be reckoned with even amid the already impressive line up of diamond jewelry pieces that Whiteflash carries. Insa... more

Wedding Jewelry Shopping in Houston

31 Mar 2011 07:33

Wedding Jewelry Shopping in Houston Whether you are already engaged and are planning your wedding, or are thinking about taking that next big step with your significant other, you are about to find out that there is a lot of jewelry buying that comes with engagements and weddings. First, you will need to buy an engagement ring—whether the guy picks that out himself or you do it together is up to you. Then, you will need wedding bands that match the engagement ring and coordinate with each other. Finally, you... more

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