Keira Knightley Engagement Ring Keira Knightley Engagement Ring Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley has played so many unhappy brides—from her defiant would-be bride in Pirates of the Caribbean to her unwilling bride in The Duchess—that it seemed like the 27-year-old British actress might have been scared off of marriage altogether! Luckily, that doesn’t seem to be the case, as the actress has been seen spendi... more

19-Year-Old Miley Cyrus Rocks Engagement Ring Miley Cyrus Only one year ago, teen pop singer and former Disney star of Hannah Montana fame announced that since she was now an adult, she was going to let loose and experiment with a more wild lifestyle than her contract with Disney had previously allowed. She followed that up in short order with some sexy music videos, a couple tattoos, a few hard-partying nights, a couple drunken or... more

Top Places in Houston for Engagement Pictures The engagement photo shoot is a beautiful new ritual that has risen to popularity in recent years. Newly engaged couples, instead of waiting for the wedding day for an organized, professional photo shoot, are booking photographers in the weeks after the initial engagement announcement for a fun, romantic photo shoot that features the couple and a beautiful engagement ring! One great thing about these photo shoots is that since they take place at the couple’s lei... more

Celebrity Engagement Rings Spark Trends When news of a celebrity’s engagement hits the Twittersphere, fans and fashion lovers zoom in on paparazzi photos to get a glimpse of the brand new celebrity engagement ring. Within the week, Us Weekly or People usually has the whole scoop—who the designer was, what the lucky guy was thinking when he picked it out, and of course, how many carats of diamonds it has. If the ring is an unusual or memorable style—think Angelina Jolie’s baguette-set ring o... more

Top Bridal Boutiques in Houston The best part about getting married in Houston is probably Houston wedding planning. As befits a city of its size and importance, Houston bridal shops are among the best in the country—combining the big-city fashion and style sense with a distinctly Texan friendliness and unpretentiousness. Whether you are looking for the princess dress of your childhood dreams, or a simple country-chic ensemble for your farmhouse wedding, Houston’s bridal stores will outfit you to perfe... more

Benchmark Rings Hammered Milgrain by Benchmark Appropriately named, Benchmark is setting a new standard in the world of designer wedding rings. Featuring a wide selection of bridal styles for women and men, and including the tradition precious metals as well as popular new age materials, Benchmark rings are available in styles from classic simplicity to ornate diamond studded masterpieces. And all rings t... more

Diamond Laboratory Process - Basic Functions and Procedures Diamond Grading - The AGSL Way (part two) (The following article was written in collaboration with the American Gem Society Laboratories. Special thanks to Dennis Mette, Operations Director of AGSL, for his invaluable cooperation)   Many consumers are curious about the journey that a diamond takes in acquiring laboratory certification. We place great value on the report that specifies the diamond’s identity and grading of the 4cs, but we se... more

Best Venues in Texas “Everything’s better in Texas,” goes the old saying, and that is especially true when it comes to weddings. With miles and miles of rolling ranches, beaches, urban wonderlands, and every other style of venue imaginable, and reliably gorgeous weather, there is no place like Texas to tie the knot. Whether you are looking for a hipster DIY BBQ feast in Austin, a beachside ceremony in Galveston, or a chic urban party in a Houston ballroom, Texas wedding venues have what you need.... more

Weddings in Houston: Tips and Tricks Houston is the perfect place for a wedding. It is located conveniently in the middle of the country, with two major airports, so your friends and family from both coasts will have no problem flying in to be there with you on your special day. There of is a huge variety of wedding venues, so whether you are looking for a festive BBQ wedding party, a chic cocktail party in an urban high rise, or a traditional wedding dinner in a sophisticated ballroom, there is a Houston weddi... more

Whiteflash Core Values The following graphic represents the culmination of a collective, collaborative effort on the part of the entire Whiteflash team over a period of a year to distill and define our Core Values.  These values govern all of our activities and policies and we hold ourselves accountable for each and every one of them.   Whiteflash Core Values   ... more