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Source: Winter 2010 Martha Stewart Weddings

1. Your wedding dress should fit the venue and your vision for the day. It’s best to have the place, season and overall feel determined before you decide on the dress.
2. Peruse magazines and websites, and then bring pictures of the dresses and details you admire to gown appointments. These visual cues are easier to interpret than descriptions. Check out Martha Stewart Weddings for additional ideas.
3. Remember that your attendants come in all shapes and sizes. A very popular trend is to let each bridesmaid select a style flattering to her in the shade you’ve chosen. Remember, if your bridesmaids look great, your pictures will too!
4. When trying on dresses, focus on fit, not size. Bridal-wear runs smaller than ready-to-wear, so forget the numbers. For dress ideas, check out Wedding Dresses on OneWed.com.
5. Allot enough time for alterations and customization of your dream dress. It may take longer than you think.
6. The silhouette most flattering on you might not be the one you think. Trust the experts to help you find the best one for you. Remember, every dress looks different on you than it does on the hanger!
7. Today’s bridesmaid’s dresses come in every color of the rainbow. Whether you dress your bridal party in one color, multiple shades of the same hue, or several different colors entirely, choose colors you love. For dress ideas, check out Bridesmaid Dresses from Dessy.com.
8. When shopping for a wedding dress, keep an open mind but wait for the one you absolutely love. Just like you did for your groom!
9. Your dress should look good and feel good whether you’re dancing, standing, or sitting.
10. Shoes bring drama to a bride’s ensemble. Pay attention to the toe, as it will peek out from beneath your dress. Check out Bellissima Bridal Shoes for excellent bridal shoe collections.
11. Sometimes the simplest touches are the most personal. Embroider your monogram into the lining of your gown for a sweet detail.
12. Always consider the style of your wedding dress when selecting your veil or headpiece.
13. For your big day, invest in lingerie as breathtakingly beautiful as it is functional. You should feel equally beautiful on every layer! Check out La Perla Lingerie for extraordinary intimate options.
14. Make sure you try on the dress after the very last stitch is in-you don’t want any surprises on your wedding day.
15. Consult experts on how to transport, or store your wedding dress before the big day, as well as how to clean and preserve it afterward.

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I just want to make sure that I understand what I am seeing. Are all of your diamonds GIA certified? Will the certification come with the diamond? Also, where are you based?

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The waiting is over! If you’re newly engaged and are celebrating that big bling on your left hand, it may seem like the hard work is done. But wanting and owning a diamond engagement ring are two totally different things, and it’s imperative to learn a little about how to take care of that huge investment.

While diamonds are the hardest stone on earth, they are not indestructible, and it is important to recognize that diamond jewelry is not immune to everyday hazards. For diamonds that you wear every day, make sure that you:

• Remove them during extended periods of housework or yard work. While your diamonds probably won’t be scratched, they could be chipped if hit particularly hard.
• Steer clear of chlorine bleach. Chlorine will weaken your setting over time and could cause your diamond to come loose.
• If you store your ring when traveling, place diamonds in a fabric-lined case separate from your other jewelry. While diamonds will be safe among other pieces, other gems may not be safe among the diamonds. They can and will scratch softer stones and metals.
• It’s not a bad idea to have your setting checked once a year. Go to a trusted jeweler and watch as they test your diamond’s setting for looseness. If at all wobbly, have the ring repaired to avoid losing the stone.
• Be extra careful during cold weather or in water-your fingers will constrict in low temperatures, meaning that there’s a greater chance your ring could slip off.
• Keep your diamond engagement ring looking gorgeous all-year-round. You don’t need to bring your ring into a store every time it needs to be cleaned. In fact, there’s many different ways to keep diamonds in top shape manually or with small, at-home cleaning products. Find out everything you need to know on our tips page!

Besides the physical ways to protect your diamond engagement ring, there’s another practical must-do for any investment piece: Insurance. When insuring jewelry, check your coverage. On basic homeowners policies, jewelry is protected for only certain causes of loss. Damaging an item, or losing all or part of one, typically are not covered losses and theft is often limited to $1,000. For better coverage, you can “schedule” your jewelry on your homeowner’s policy. It will cost an additional premium, but your jewelry will be safer.

Want to get the highest level of security possible? A stand-alone, specialized policy, such as the type that noted insurer Jewelers Mutual offers, provides broad coverage, and won’t jeopardize your existing homeowners policy if a jewelry loss occurs.

These simple tips make protecting your diamond engagement ring quick and painless. Next stop: Wedding bands!

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