Deciding on the cut and shape of the precious gem in an engagement ring used to be a pretty simple affair: it simply had to be a round brilliant diamond. With its 56 to 58 facets that capture and maximize the light to produce the…
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Unique Engagement Rings That Make a Statement
Move over, white diamonds: Colorful gemstones are trending big time as more and more couples choose “non-traditional,” unique engagement rings that pop with personality and pizazz. Don’t get us wrong: We are all for the tradition of wearing diamonds to signify your love–diamonds that are…
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How to Properly Size Your Ring for a Perfect Fit
Why is the fourth finger on the left hand the one on which we typically wear our engagement and wedding rings? Once upon a time, long before the advent of modern science, people believed that a special “vein of love” — called the vena amoris in Latin…
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Engagement Rings That Tell the Story of Your Love
Behind every ring purchased from Love & Promise Jewelers is a great love story. And there is nothing we love more than when our customers share their stories with us. Share your proposal and wedding stories on our Instagram page! Here are some of our…
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Make Summer Last Forever with These Vibrant, Colorful Gemstones
Who doesn’t love Summer? After the long winter season in Chicago, where Love and Promise Jewelers makes its home, there is nothing we appreciate more than warm, sunny days and weekends relaxing on the beaches of the world’s greatest Lake (Michigan, for you out of…
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A Father’s Day Gift that lasts a lifetime: The ring of life
“Any man can be a Father. It takes someone special to be a Dad.” — Unknown How are you honoring the special dad in your life on Father’s Day? We’ve always believed that fathers matter, and that Dads need to be honored every day. But perhaps even more…
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How to Ensure Your Gemstone is Conflict-Free | Love & Promise Jewelers
Just as every couple has their own story — where you met, how you fell in love, the special moments and memories that are unique to you — the gemstone you wear to reflect the love and commitment you share has its own story, too….
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Make This Mother’s Day Unforgettable with a Gift She’ll Cherish Forever
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” –Unknown We think giving thanks to our mothers should happen every day. After all, our mothers are the ones who gave us life. But they may not always get the thanks they…
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Prove Your Mettle with These Metals: What’s Trending in Men’s Rings
When it comes to tradition, gold and platinum remain the most popular choices for both men’s and women’s engagement and wedding rings. Yet our best-selling metals, especially for men, are alternatives like tungsten, cobalt, black zirconium, and titanium. Not only do they make a unique (and decidedly masculine) statement, these…
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What’s Trending Now: Peach Sapphire, Sunstone, Aquamarine, and More Gemstones
We’ve been noticing an uptick lately in customer requests for diamond-alternative gemstones that radiate eye-catching colors and sparkle. We’ve had a long-time love affair with many of the stones that are trending now. Here are five of our faves that are getting a lot of…
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