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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 64ttl Diarnond �id an d diannpnds'have rgma•tne stable on the SOK rnat'1et in the past year and. this is reflec.,ted hi the Prices of diannoMd rings which have not increased dramatical ly O er the,year, _ Diamonds retrain the favourite stone for engagement rings, a position they have held, legend says, since the .15th century 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 Tit 8till tube romantic choice depends on the 4 Cs: cut, color, clarity and\ carat weight. However, there is such varia- tion in grading kern store to store," it is almost impossible for the uninitiated to nllake MI educated comparison. Of paramount importance is the reliabili- ty eliabilty of the jeweller who assists you in your selection. Taking into account your preferences, tae 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 decision of area brides, according to David it is just as common for the couple to shop Anstett of Anstett Jewellers. While coloured together and make a choice by mutual con- sent. 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 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 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 fiancee to the store of his choice to make the final selection. As an alternative to a solitaire diamond, some brides are choosing .their birthstone, usually accompanied by diamonds in a cluster setting. Frequently the wedding band is selected ACaketo Enchant your Reception From Bartliff's Bakery in Clinton. Let our specialists create a beautiful cake for your wedding. We also specialize in Birthday Cakes, Anniversary Cakes, Pies and Cookies. Remember — when you buy Bartliff's, you buy the best! 'BARTLIFFS Battery' GPGRestaurant "A tradition in Huron County since 1902" ALBERT ST., CLINTON 4 8 2-97 2 7 J at the same tune as the engagement riong, particularly when the rings have been designed to match and enhance one another. With double ring ceremonies the order of the day, the bride tsresponsible for purchas- ing the ' groom's ring. Depending on the . weight and styling the price range averages $100 to $300. ° 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 coin mon than formerly. However, the "brideys.' parents may wish to commemorate the hap- py occasion with a party honoring the cou- ple, This usually takes the form of a cocktail party or outdoor summer barbecue for relativesand close friends. It is also an ex- cellent time for 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, including the names of both parents, 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. WARNING! COUPLES ENTERING OUR STORE MAY FALL IN LOVE It happens every day. People walk through our door only to discover two levels of extraordinary values. They spot something unique and distinctively styled. It:s,love at first sight! Don and Diane took one look at the Bird's Eye Maple Dining _ Room Suite shown above and immediately started planning for a new , ition at home. It's the chance people take Wen they enter May's ... so be warned. It will happen to you too! Bed & Bath Shop Fine Furnishings Lighting Decorative Consultant 7 Decorative 4 Accessories 8 The Square Goderich 524-4400 - Style and opulence never looked so good. Yves St. Laurent's classic black tuxedo in exclusive to Classy Formal Wear in 185. Crystal .facts... Ftom page 34 Q. When delicately tapping the crystal, what does the bell -like ring tell us? A.: The clearer the tone, the better the quality. And remember: Whether formal or infor- mal, leaded or full -lead, machine pressed or handblown, crystal will always add a magical touch to your new home. Stocking the.kitchen Flom page 35 different manufacturers, it's wise to con- sider the respective product warranties. Comparison of use -and -care information is often helpful, too, in choosing between pro- ducts. Also consider not only, how the product looks on the store shelf, but how it is likely to look after years of use. Products that wear especially well will hold their "like new" looks longer and re- quire fewer replacements. Regardless of the couple's financial situation, products that look good and last longer make economic sense. R.G. Stoddart of 72 The Square GOLD - SILVERSMITH -DESIGNER- also •weaving. • glass • CANADIAN AWARD WINNING DESIGNER GODERICH, ONTARIO 524-4509