it's prime proposal season! Men who are thinking of popping the question have probably already started to consider what kind of ring they'll be buying. To help them on their great quest, WeddingChannel.com (www.weddingchannel.com), the number-one wedding and gift registry website, has launched "The Ultimate Proposal Planner," featuring the top 2010 engagement ring trends, along with top proposal dos and don'ts. From custom-designed rings to sapphires and rubies, the latest engagement ring trends all have one common factor: They're anything but Cartier Santos Dumont Quartz Unisex CR-37.Sapphires and Sexy Gemstones:
Kate Middleton's sapphire stunner from Prince William is right on trend when it comes to engagement rings. Believe it or not, diamonds aren't daring enough for every woman, and colored stones like sapphires, emeralds Cartier Santos Lady Size CR-15 rubies are now being sought after by many brides-to-be.WeddingChannel.com Ring Shopping Tip:
When you're shopping for a colored gemstone, you still need to be educated. Hint: The 4Cs (cut, clarity, color and carats) still apply.Designing Your Own Custom Ring: Instead of opting to buy a designer setting from a jeweler, many grooms--inspired by celebs like Stephen Moyer, who customized Anna Paquin's engagement ring--are choosing to play the role of designer themselves!Cartier Santos Quartz Chronograph CR-126.com Ring Shopping Tip:
Once ordered, a ring can take up to six weeks to arrive. If your custom-designed ring has a ton of detail, allot even more time for delivery.Canary and Other Colored Diamonds: From Carrie Underwood's Cartier Santos Quartz CR-142 sparkler to Carmen Electra's black diamond--and who could forget the six-carat pink diamond Jennifer Lopez received from Ben Affleck back in the day, Hollywood loves the colored diamond. Extravagant as these engagement rings may be, they aren't just for A-listers anymore.WeddingChannel.com Ring Shopping Tip: Be forewarned: Pinks and yellows will cost more than the traditional blue-white.
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