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In development over the last six months, the mobile version cleanly organizes the site’s information for uncomplicated viewing and research. It also incorporates new touch screen search features that allows guests to peruse the over five-thousand wedding bands and anniversary rings with ease.

The mobile search uses simple touch buttons to choose ring categories and metals, as well as a slide bar to select price points. Categories include plain wedding bands, classic wedding bands, contemporary wedding bands, anniversary bands, diamonds diamond wedding bands, handcrafted wedding rings and eternity rings. Wedding bands matching the results update seamlessly for the user, making browsing the large selection of wedding rings with one hand.

WeddingBands.com hope the new mobile site will allow them to keep up with the growing trend of searching and buying on the go. The site’s mobile users, which has grown to 25 percent of total traffic over the last year, now have the ability to research wedding bands in a more user friendly manner.

WeddingBands.com has been in business as brick and mortar since 1985 and online since 2001 selling wedding and anniversary rings. The site offers timeless, unique designer jewelry. They design and manufacture an exquisite selection of platinum, gold, titanium and/or palladium diamond wedding rings and wedding bands.

March is a time of renewal, spring is in the air and the effects of winter start to wear off.   What better stone than that of Aquamarine to ring in this time of renewal!  This stone is the birthstone of March.  Its luscious blue hue would make a lovely adornment to any ring.   

The word Aquamarine, itself is a derivative from the 16^th century Latin word meaning, sea water.  Mythical tales do not escape this sea like stone either—the origin of aquamarine has said to have been held captive in the deep ocean blue in the treasure chests of mermaids.  The blue and bluish green color of the infamous stone originates from is the miraculous and broad variety of the ocean’s color pallet.  Aquamarine has a color palette that ranges from light to medium blue hues to greenish blue colors.  Aquamarine is the perfect description of the colors that run with this beautiful gem, as it fully covers the full range of colors available.  The darker, more deep ocean like colors are said to be the more valuable shade of this gorgeous gem, but even the sky blue hues make any look priceless. 

Aquamarine has numerous legends and folklore that surrounds the precious stone.  Mainly though this stone is considered and believed to be the stone of happiness and everlasting youth.  This beautiful shade evokes good feelings and the feeling of warmth and love within an individual.  This stone has been said to promote harmony and everlasting relationships, perfect for marriages, as it brings about a happy union. 

While the legend of happiness has been sustained through out the ages it has also been said that aquamarine has the ability to induce sleep in its beholder.  This quality of aquamarine makes it the perfect stone for those who suffer from insomnia. Other popular tales of aquamarine say that if the stone itself is soaked in water it has the ability to reduce eye troubles and cases of the hiccups. 

You must be wondering by now, where in the world is the beautiful stone found, so I can add it to my collection.  Well, the answer is simple!  This stone is found in numerous parts of the world, with the most famous being the exotic country of Brazil.  Over time Brazil has produced some of the largest and rarest of aquamarine gems.   Other places around the globe include Mozambique, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zambia, and India.  To care for these precious stones, simply use warm water and a mild soap to ensure the lasting beauty of your gem. 

With breathtaking color variations and versatility for everyday wear, aquamarine is the perfect gemstone for any and everyone.  It may bring happiness and joy to any relationship or friendship with the beautiful blue aquamarine ring, necklace or any staple piece of jewelry, or it could be a perfect way to bring about an everlasting union by adorning your wedding bands with this beautiful stone. 

You’re engaged, you’ve been married for years, or you just want to buy a fun ring to wear.  All great times to look for bands with diamonds or a unique style!

Diamond Eternity Ring

Eternity rings are rings made with diamonds around the whole ring. It is to symbolize the eternal love between two people. The continuous circle with diamonds shows the eternal relationship between couples. Eternity rings come in a few different styles. There are eternity rings made with a single row of diamonds, either prongs or channel set. These styles are great to compliment an engagement ring or wedding set.  You can also use these types of eternity rings to celebrate a milestone anniversary. All are great options.

Anniversary rings are rings given to celebrate milestone years in a marriage or relationship between two people.  These types of rings can be anything.  From rings with a certain number of stones to mark the years together to a couple rows of diamonds or to rings made with a unique style (and worn on a different finger).  Anniversary rings cover a lot of classic and unique styles.  There are no rules for buying an anniversary ring. 

Diamond Fashion Ring

Diamond fashion rings is another very broad category. This can be any type of ring made with diamonds. It can be wide rings made with diamonds around whole band; diamond rings made with different colored gold; spinning diamond rings, or sliding diamond rings. Diamond fashion rings can range in any style the wearer wants to show off. They are great ways to compliment any outfit, casual or dressy.

These three styles are great to wear for any occasion. Eternity rings, anniversary rings, and diamond fashion rings can be used for the mentioned above but they can also be used for anything the wearer wants.  Do not let the ring style sway your buying decision, because if you like the style then wear it the way you want. Until next time, please remember learn about the jewelry you are buying, it will make the whole experience better!

The holiday season is fast approaching and many of you will be busy with work, holiday parties, decorating, and any other daily activities we all have. Many of us do not have the time to go to the stores and shop. Times have changed and we all turn to the internet for gifts, daily shopping, information, even buying jewelry. Who would have thought people would buy jewelry online? Not a place where most people think to buy, but its true, people buy jewelry online all the time. So, how can you make sure you are getting what you paid for and what you want?  It’s just like shopping for jewelry in the stores. You need to understand what you are buying, where you are buying from, and all the other little details that come with buying jewelry.  Here are some guidelines to buying jewelry online:

1. Read the description carefully.  The pictures look great, but we all know that pictures (even when we take pictures of ourselves) are different compared to the actual object.  Online jewelers do their very best to take accurate pictures of the piece they are selling.  However, the lighting, angle, and zoom can show the piece differently.  In this case, it’s important to read the description carefully.  This will help match the image with the picture more accurately. If you are still questioning the image, call the company. They will help explain the product. 
2. Always understand the terminology used in the description.  When buying jewelry it is important to understand all the language used in the description. If you do not understand the information, call the company or search for more answers.  A lot of jewelry websites have sections specifically catered for information. Information on diamonds, colored gemstones, precious metals, etc. Look at their information sections. It really helps to read through these sections. You will learn quite a bit and you can make a more sound decision.
3. Know the return policy. Before you hit the purchase button, carefully read the return policy. You will know what can or cannot be returned, what will be refunded back to you, and possibly more information on their products and services. 
4. Know the guarantee.  Understand how the online jeweler is backing up their products. Buying online can be scary but with the right guarantee and return policy, jewelers make it easier for people to feel comfortable buying online. It’s good to know how they treat manufacturing and workmanship defects and how they will service their products in the future. A good company will back up their products and any manufacturing and workmanship defects.  They won’t just end the relationship after the purchase is made. It should be a continuous relationship just like a normal brick-n-mortar jeweler. Remember when you purchase from the online company, deal with them for any adjustments or repairs on the jewelry piece. This generally helps sustain the guarantee the online jeweler provides.
5. Learn about the company. It is always a good idea to read about the history of the company. Learn about their experience in the jewelry industry or how long they have been around in business. A lot of good online jewelers generally have experience or hired experience in the jewelry industry. It’s always great to buy from a company that has been in business for years, especially if it’s online. If there is no history, call and ask them. Talking to a real person and getting a feel for how the company really operates will help make your decision.
6. Read the testimonials, customer reviews, or feedback. It’s always great to hear about other people’s experiences with the company. Testimonials and customer reviews are great because people express their true opinions. You learn bits and pieces about the company’s customer service, their return policies, the quality of their jewelry, and more. It’s a great way to get an un-biased opinion.
   

   Eternity Ring or Diamond Anniversary Ring

7. Don’t just look at the price.  The price may look great, but you need to understand the product being sold. This goes back to understanding the description.  It’s great to see 70% off on jewelry items or really cheap jewelry, but is it really worth the buy when the diamonds are heavily included (poor quality), a pendant that’s hollow, or a ring that’s very thin. I don’t think so. Look at the description, understand what you are receiving. For example, when buying rings, learn the weight, the thickness, and width of the ring. This will help compare prices more easily. And for diamonds, learn about the clarity and color. All very important, because the price can sometimes be deceiving for the actual piece being purchased.   
8. Buy ahead of time! With the holiday season fast approaching or any special occasion, it is always better to plan for the purchase. Yes, internet shopping is easy and quick. And the “online store” is open 24/7, but make sure you plan for any manufacturing time, delivery time, exchanges, and any possible delays that may occur (i.e. shipping or manufacturing).  Some websites stock and others manufacture. For example, generally rings are manufactured because stocking all the options the website carries, with all the different sizes and different metals will be crazy.  So, most rings are manufactured to the size and style ordered. Other jewelry items are made more quickly, but in the end it’s always better to plan ahead, because there could be shipping delays.
9. Make sure the site is secure.  One of the most important aspects of shopping online is site security. You don’t want to buy from a company that does not secure their information or make it safe for you to buy their products. Site security does not only apply for jewelry sites but anything purchased online. To determine if the site has secured shopping, look at their security policy, secure shopping or look for a third party seal like VeriSign, GeoTrust, etc. Another good indication of a secured site is looking at the URL name. At the point of check out make sure the website begins with “https”.  Yes, this is basic internet knowledge now but you would be surprised at how many people still buy from unsecured sites.
10. Last but not least, always print out a receipt or check your email before you close that confirmation screen!I know a lot of us are trying to go paperless or paper free, but when buying jewelry online, it is better to print out the receipt or check your email to make sure a confirmation was sent. Keep it for your records, at least until you decide to keep the jewelry piece.  Most online jewelers can find your order through other means, but it’s always a good idea to keep your jewelry confirmations together.

Now that you know 10 tips to buying jewelry online; go grab your phone, laptop, or computer and comfortably learn and search for jewelry. There are a lot of wonderful jewelry sites out there, offering very useful information. Until next time, please remember learn about the jewelry you are buying, it will make the whole experience better!

Want a way to openly express your personality?  Looking for just the right addition to your favorite outfit?  Well, the latest trend hitting the jewelry scene is the perfect solution!  Becoming all the rage, and topping the hottest trends for the upcoming holiday season is the use of colored stones.  This trend is catching like wildfire in the jewelry realm and giving individuals the opportunity to fine tune their jewels to their unique and distinct personalities. 

By becoming a fan of this newest trend, it allows a multitude of opportunities with the use of fewer pieces.  By adding unique, colorful splashes of color that reflect your personal style and having statement pieces in your collection, you will be able to simply transform any outfit, virtually with little effort.  These pieces are also easy to transfer from day to night wear, making it one less item to throw on before a night on the town.

Statement pieces are becoming all the rage as well.  These jewels are easy to make anyone stand out with a simple splash of color.  Take daring color and patterns to open up and show your own unique personality!

Take songstress Rihanna for example, who has always been a daredevil from songs, to red carpets, to fashion.  Here, Rihanna is taking her fashion to the next level while attending an event in the much anticipated, and star studded, Paris fashion week.  Paris, being the fashion capital of the world, is the perfect place to put this newest trend into action.  Rihanna tops off her brightly colored dress, with equally as bright yellow studded earrings.  She also adorns her wrist with a bevy of brightly colored bangles completing the overall look. 

Whether you would like to change up your style by adding different colored stones in your rings, or like Rihanna to go the extreme to add to your style, you cannot go wrong with this trend!  Check out the wide-ranging Royal Duet collection at WeddingBands.com to get started on your colorful collection today! Do you want to add some sparkle with that splash of color? Check out their collection of Diamond bands!