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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1984-02-22, Page 51Dimond. ring is still the romantic choice Gold and diamonds have remained stable on the world market in the past year and this is reflected in the prices of diamond rings which have not increased dramatical- ly over the year. Diamonds remain the favourite stone for engagement rings, a position-- -they .have-. field, 1+egend since til e_ lith eeptuly... when Maximilian of Austria presented the' first diamond marking his engagement to Mary of Burgundy. Diana, Princess of Wales' choice of a beautiful sapphire engagement ring rimm- ed with small diamonds has not affected the decision of area brides, according to David Anstett of Anstett Jewellers. While coloured Gemstones are popular, the majority of the couples purchasing their engagement rings at Anstett's are still choosing diamonds. A suggested guideline for determining the price of this once-in-a-lifetime purchase is Colour sparks engagement rings Partly because we live in a much more color -conscious world, and partly because of the influence of a storybook romance, there's a trend toward new brides opting for engagement rings that feature colored stones, reports the Jewelry Industry Coun- cil. When Princess Diana proudly exhibited her beautiful sapphire engagement ring rimmed with small diamonds, she added impetus to the popularity of colored stone engagement rings. Colored gemstones selected for engage- ment rings are usually one of the big three - sapphire, ruby or emerald, but some brides favor pearls. Small wonder these beauties --- :-: sre-chosen; for each-•has-a_.claim--iri.ioLklore- to attributes that add to wedded bliss. The sapphire, for example, was believed. to bring .health, wealth and wisdom, accor• - ding to ancient folklore. The ruby, which signifies contentment, also was renowned for its healing powers. The emerald, whose wearers are pur- ported to be lucky in love, is an ideal selec- tion for an engagement ring. Pearls, of course, stand for health, vitality and long life, and also are known to flatter any woman's complexion. • The more conventional diamond or "love stone" stands for innocence, purity and an unquenchable inner flame - certainly. a good auger for a new marriage. Today's new brides who choose a colored stone and combine it with a setting of diamonds claim the best of all possible worlds - pairing the diamond's beauty and 'folklore with the beauty and folklore of the gem of their choice. . two months' salary. Realizing that diamonds have appreciated more than 10 times their original value in the past 20 years, that investment does not seem ex- cessive. - The value of the diamond of your choice _ _depends "on the 11 Cs. cut, color, elar-ity anti„ ---c-arae-weightAowever,-ther.e-is.such.vaida: tion in grading from' store to store, it is almost impossible for the uninitiated to make an educated comparison. Of paramount importance is the reliabili- ty of the jeweller who assists you in your selectioin,.,. ,Taking into. account. your preferences, .he can guide you to the best stone and setting your money will buy. There was a time when a young man selected the ring and, choosing a romantic moment, presented it to the girl of his dreams. But customs have changed and now Reception. rules.... °•from page 19 another twirl alone, followed by the bride's mother with the groom's father and• the bride's . father with the groom's mother. Then the bride can dance with the groom's father, the groom with his mother. If all that's too confusing, or your guests look like they're getting itchy feet watching you waltz around, the bridal dance is enough to get the celebration going. Often guests are reluctant to leave until the newlyweds have headed out on their honeymoon, so keep this in mind: Allow • enough time to leave your reception; the guests will all want to say goodbye and give you other words of advice..They'll want pic- tures of you in your going -away clothes as well. You'll also need time to throw the both:filet and garter, other prime 'picture -taking.. moments. The bride tosses.her bouquet first to the single women and, as virtually every single girl knows, the one who catches it is supposed to be the next down the aisle. The groom throws the garter to the single men, and the same tradition holds true — he's supposed to be the next man married. With all this accomplished, the honey- moon - and your new life as a married cou- • pie - can begin. it is just as common for the couple to shop together and make a choice by mutual con- sent. In many cases, jewellers say, the man does the'initial shopping, gaining an idea of the stone and style his budget can -afford. Then he: brings, .his,fianceeto-zhe.store. of.big. chedce to the final selection. As make alternative to a sol a eJdiamond,: some brides are choosing their birthstone, usually accompanied by diamonds in a cluster setting. Frequently the wedding band is selected at the same time as the engagement ring, particularly when the rings have been designed to match and enhance one another-: With double ring ceremonies the order of the day, the bride is responsible for purchas- ing the groom's ring. Depending -on the weight and styling the price range averages $100. to $300. BRIDES EDITION '84 PAGE 31 With the ring on the appropriate finger it is time to proclaim the good news. In today's more informal climate, official engagement announcements are less com- mon__than_ .formerly. However,.. the.._bride's.. parents may wish to commemorate the hap- py occasion with "'a party 'honoring the cou plc `Phis usna�ly tabes tfie forrri of a cocktail - - L. - party or outdoor summer barbecue for relatives and close friends. It is also an ex- cellent timefor parents of the bride and groom to become acquainted. Arranging for the engagement announce- ment to appear in the newspaper is a duty assigned --to the- bride. The wording is for- mal, ormal, including the names of both patents, and, usually, the time and place of the wed- ding. It May appear at any time prior to the wedding but is often published at the same time as the wedding invitations are issued. "A world class country inn..." 6'4,'MlLLER WELCOMES YOU TO BEAUTIFU:-L I NING „, A PERFECT /GIFT... 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