Monday, February 25, 2019

Top 30 Best Anniversary Rings & Bands for Women 2019

when it comes to navigating the sometimes tricky world of love relationships, every year you’ve managed the challenges together is worth celebrating. Anniversary rings and eternity bands are a wonderful way to do just that. They’re a demonstration of your love, and a gift that shows your beloved that the time you’ve invested as a couple has been worthy, fulfilling and mostly wonderful.

In selecting the rings here, we’ve probably broken with tradition, and completely stepped outside the ring box with a few of our choices. But your woman is unique, and so should be the ring you choose to honor her, and your commitment to each other. We’ve picked some doozies, not just huge diamond anniversary rings, but others with colored gemstones. We’ve picked rings that are works of art, and a few that are simple and sweet. We’ve also assorted by budget, so you can choose a ring under $50 to celebrate your first year together, or something totally splurge worthy to celebrate your fiftieth, for $50,000 or more.

In fact, when it comes to anniversary rings, today you’re really free to choose whatever best expresses the tastes of your lady love. So you could even choose an Egyptian style ring, something made of hammered copper or set with gemstones like amber or amethyst. But clearly, whatever you choose should be a reflection of everything your woman is as an individual, coupled with everything you repesent as a duo. Here are our picks for the Top 30 Best Anniversary Rings & Bands for Women 2018. Remember, you don’t need to wait for your anniversary to give your woman the ring of her dreams. It’s the perfect gift idea for Christmas, her birthday, Mother’s Day or any day. And there’s no better time than the present to reaffirm your vows and cement your love, forever and eternity.

Best Budget Anniversary Rings Under $50
1. Sterling Silver Diamond Band Ring
Whether you’re on a budget, or you just want to surprise your lady love with an anniversary ring this year, this inexpensive band features an intricate designs and delivers a luxurious look for under fifty bucks. The sterling silver band features milgrain edging and glittering prong-set white diamond accents. It’s a perfect option, whether it’s your first anniversary or your 25th silver anniversary. Plus, you can feel like you’re making a socially conscious choice, because all of the Amazon Collection diamond suppliers comply with the Kimberley Process, so you can be assured that these shining beauties are conflict-free. If you’re looking for a more traditional diamond anniversary ring, you can get a single row of diamonds in a simple silver band for around the same price.

Price: $45.67
2. Platinum-Plated Sterling Silver Princess-Cut Swarovski Zirconia Eternity Ring
While you probably could never afford 7.5 carats of real diamonds, you can have that level of glamour and glitter in this gorgeous eternity ring. Beautifully facted, the princess cut Swarovski Zirconia sparkle like the real thing, and at under $40, it’s almost unfathomable to get an anniversary ring that looks as impressive as this one. Each stone has been crafted and cut to the exacting GIA diamond standards. They have been carefully set with precision, and the platinum plated band is polished to the highest shine, so you know you’re getting a finely crafted piece of jewelry, even though it’s at a budget price. If your princess prefers round cut stones, not to worry. The Platinum-Plated Sterling Silver Swarovski Zirconia All-Around Ring delivers equally beautiful sparkle and shine, in a slightly different setting style. The Round Cut Swarovski Five Stone Ring is another gorgeous anniversary ring option, which you can get in an impressive three carat total weight, or a more diminutive 1.5 carat total weight.

Price: $30
3. Rose Gold Plated Swarovski Zirconia Three Row Pave Eternity Ring
This anniversary ring is just as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside, so you can tell the love of your life that you picked it because it reminded you of her beauty, both inside and out. The super-shiny rose gold plated band features three glittering rows of round cut, pink Swarovski Zirconia, pavé set to last for years of wear. Inside the band, a beautiful circle of openwork flowers allow more light to pass through the stones, giving them even greater glitter. You can also get this gorgeous anniversary ring in yellow gold plating with beautiful golden colored stones, or a platinum plated version with brilliant white zirconia stones. It’s big enough to look substantial on your lady’s hand, without looking over the top. If she’s an over the top kind of girl, perhaps the seven row pavé ring would be more to her liking.

Price: $47.83
4. High Polish Ladies Titanium Eternity Ring
Highly polished titanium is the perfect foil for a beautiful string of channel set cubic ziconia in this gorgeous eternity ring for your sweetheart. At 4MM wide, it’s the perfect size for a woman with smallish hands. Because the stones are channel set, this pretty eternity band will stand up to daily wear, without worry that the stones will come loose or fall out. The stokes catch the light from every angle, so your sweetie will surely be delighted to wear it anywhere. If you’re buying for a woman with larger hands, you can also get this beauty in 6MM wide. A similar, 3MM titanium and cubic zirconia band features gorgeous (and super-popular) princess cut stones channel set to give your lady the maximum glitter factor.

Price: $17.99
5. Created Blue Sapphire & White Sapphire Anniversary Ring
This lovely anniversary band features highly polished sterling silver, set off by three sparkling created blue sapphire baguettes, punctuated by four round cut created white sapphires. The narrow band would look especially beautiful next to your wife or partner’s white diamond or white sapphire solitaire. Naturally, if you insist on the real deal, you can get a very similar white gold, sapphire and diamond eternity band, but you can expect to pay a whole lot more. In the bargain category, you can find lots more options for created sapphires and colored cubic zirconia anniversary rings, from vintage style eternity rings, to bolder and more modern designs.

Price: $34.99 (33 percent off MSRP)
6. Diamond Anniversary Band in Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver
This beautiful vintage style anniversary band delivers a whole lot of bling for your buck. With 1/5 carat of sparkling white diamonds set in a rhodium plated sterling silver band, the styling features beading, filigree and milgrain trim. The side view is also decorated with a leaf and berry filigree pattern. The 30 round diamonds are HI Color, I2-I3 Clarity. If your lady loves colored stones, consider this ring in a combination of blue and white diamonds. You can also find this same ring with black and white diamonds at an even more affordable price.

Price: $179 (10 percent off MSRP)
7. 10k Rose Gold & White Diamond Anniversary Ring
Four sparkling white diamonds seem to be suspended in rose gold, like glimmering drops of water on a shimmering pond. This pretty eternity band is just perfect for the woman who likes clean lines without a lot of bling. The highly polished 10k gold band will stand up to years of wear and you could just splurge, since it’s so well priced, and get her the matching ring in white gold as well as one in 10k yellow gold, so your lady love can wear these pretty anniversary rings either stacked, or by themselves. Another affordable white diamond and rose gold anniversary ring features ten stones in extremely unique, three prong settings. And if you’re looking to stay under $200, you can also find a beautiful 14k Rose Gold and Diamond Eternity Band that has 1/4 carat of sparkling pavé set stones that will give your love a reason to celebrate.

Price: $79.33 – $125.57
8. 10K Gold Blue Sapphire & White Diamond Swirl Anniversary Band
This lovely anniversary ring features 1/5 carat of extra-deep blue sapphires, with .15 carats of sparkling white, conflict free diamonds swirled around them, creating a mesmerizing setting that will keep your love looking at them time and again. The highly polished yellow gold adds to the warmth and beauty of this eternity band, that has both prong and channel set stones. The 14k Gold Round Blue Sapphire & White Diamond Ladies Anniversary Ring features a slimmer swirled design with bands of prong set stones intertwined along a delicate gold band. This less chunky style could easily be stacked with her simple solitaire or plain gold band for a dramatic look. Another stackable swirl design features less swirls and slightly larger stones for greater impact.

Price: As low as $189 depending on size selected (Up to 71 percent off MSRP)
9. Sterling Silver Round & Baguette Diamond Band
The wow factor of this diamond anniversary ring is undeniable. With a half carat of round and baguette diamonds delivering a huge amount of bling, the price is amazing because they’re set in sterling silver. Row after row of diamonds sweep around this big beauty, and it would be an awesome anniversary gift for any woman who loves to live loud and large. This ring isn’t for the timid or faint of heart lady, but if your sweetie isn’t afraid to be bold, it’s a total score. Another beautiful option that’s a statement piece as well as an anniversary ring option, is the Sterling Silver with White and Black Diamond Ring, which sports a full carat of stones in a polished sterling setting. The Sterling Silver Diamond Lattice Ring is another gorgeous and affordable anniversary ring option. It features 1/4 carat of sparkling white diamonds prong set in a beautiful Victorian style openwork band.

Price: $155.04
10. Sterling Silver Natural Peridot & Opal Women’s Eternity Ring
Three natural grassy green peridots are highlighted with two colorful Australian opals in this eternity ring with distinctly British roots. The antique styling is made of the finest quality English silver, and it is a beautiful option for the woman who loves color. The opals crackle with fire, showing their different colors at every angle, while the peridot stones sparkle with fresh light. Each of the stones in this anniversary ring are set and secured with ornate silver prongs. You can also find this same anniversary ring set with opals and deep blue sapphires or opals and precious pink tourmalines. If you love the pairing of peridot and opals, you can get a somewhat more traditional seven stone eternity ring that features the same mix of stones in smaller sizes.

Price: $119 (49 percent off MSRP)
11. Keepsake Signature 14k Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring
The Keepsake Signature ring collection is special because it is created to express the love between two people, and this beautiful diamond anniversary ring expresses your love and more. With alternating arches of diamonds and gold, this pretty piece fairly weaves together your story and your journey together. The natural white diamonds are prog set, to keep them in place, even with daily wear. The Keepsake Signature collection features many beautiful eternity bands and anniversary rings, from a simple pavé set circle, to more elaborate diamond cluster rings and engagement rings featuring popular designs, and they’re always in 14k gold, and engraved with the Keepsake brand to ensure you’re getting the finest quality jewelry.

Price: $224.13 – $229.00
12. AGS Certified 1 Carat TW Diamond Three Stone Ring
This classic three stone diamond anniversary ring is a perfect gift for your lady love, to express to her just how much she really means to you. With a full carat of sparkling white diamonds, this 10k white gold ring features smaller channel set diamonds on each side of the three larger center stones. The three stone ring continues to be one of the most popular choices when it comes to diamond rings, and this classic styling means she’ll wear it, and eventually pass it down as a beloved family treasure. At under $500, for a full carat of diamonds, this is a steal of a deal right now. If this ring is a bit too expensive for your budget, but you still love the look, consider a similar half carat three stone diamond ring that comes in under $300. If you think she’ll love the showy style of larger stones, consider a three stone ring set with white topaz center stones, instead of diamonds. She’ll enjoy all the glitter and glamour, but you can still afford it at under three hundred bucks.

Price: $499 (50 percent off MSRP)
13. 14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set CZ Eternity Ring
This gorgeous and unusual eternity ring is all about big, bold gold. At 9MM wide, it will make a stunning impression on your lady’s hand. Golden swirls and milgrain detailing make this anniversary band a real standout, plus the unusual design is nearly as pretty on the inside as it is on the outside. Bezel set with dozens of larger and smaller sparkling cubic zirconia, this ring has an ultra-luxe look, without the expensive price tag.

Price: $331.99 – $401.99 (Up to 17 percent off MSRP)
14. 14K Gold Round White Diamond Ladies Eternity Band
This dazzling 14k white gold anniversary ring is one of the most unique designs we’ve seen. It embraces an art deco vibe, with a 5.5MM wide band that is made up of dimensional swoops, swirls, angles and circles, all of which feature gold beading to enhance the shine. Then, to add to an already ultra-cool design, nearly a third of a carat of sparkling white diamonds, both large and small, are sprinkled around the band’s entirety. This eternity band also has a nice, chunky feel, and the weight of it makes it all that much more impressive. If your lady loves an even more vintage look, the .20 carat 14k White Gold Vintage Eternity Ring has an elegant look that includes diamond studded leaves and blossoms. Another vintage looking diamond studded anniversary ring is a great choice because you can get it in white, yellow or rose gold.

Price: $479 (71 percent off MSRP)
15. IGI Certified 14k Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring
This beautiful diamond eternity ring is the classic. Prong set fiery white diamonds encircle the entire band, so no matter how your sweetheart holds her hand, this ring stands out beautifully. With nearly half a carat of gemstones, this ring is also an incredible value. It comes in either white, yellow or rose gold, and because this anniversary ring is supremely stackable, and such a wicked good price, you might want to order one in each color to give your love each of the next three years to mark your special day. Love the classic look, but want bigger stones with a showier look? Check out this one carat dazzler, but keep in mind, the price more than doubles with the size of the stones. If you’re looking for a more delicate option, the 14k Gold & White Diamond Dainty Anniversary Ring mirrors the classic eternity band style at a really affordable price.

Price: $284.99 – $369.99 (Up to 22 percent off MSRP)
16. 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Green Amethyst & Emerald Ring
Who says diamond eternity rings are the only option? This delicious option is set with all natural green amethyst and emerald gemstones, highlighted by a sprinkling of white diamonds down each side of the main center stones. This would be the perfect gift idea to celebrate your years together, and it gives your lady a big, showy look without a huge price tag. The shank is especially pretty and is also highlighted on each side with an additional prong set diamond and milgrain finishes. For a single splash of color, consider this three stone ring set with 2.23 carats of beautifully faceted lemon quartz and diamonds. For a dramatically different combination of colors, get this ring set with a huge pink champagne colored morganite center stone flanked by beautiful lemon quartz, or perhaps a sparkling faceted tanzanite, flanked by genuine turquoise cabochons. Whichever combination of stones you might choose, they can be as unique and different as your sweetheart.

Price: $572.71
17. 14K Gold 1.33 Carat Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring
This stunning, genuine diamond three stone ring is set in the super popular halo style, meaning each of the large statement stones are literally surrounded by a halo of smaller diamonds. This ring features a 14k white gold band and the shank is airy and open, delivering even more light to the diamonds, bringing them added sparkle and luster. The center diamond weighs approximately 1/2 carat. Two side diamonds flank the center stone, along with 60 additional accent diamonds. The ring has a whopping total diamond weight of approximately 1 1/3 carats, and you can bank on the fact that your wife, partner or love of your life will never want to take it off. For the same price, you can even find a larger carat weight three stone ring. If your sweetie loves the vintage look, the 1.5 Carat Three Stone Antique Diamond Anniversary Ring is another gorgeous option.

Price: $899 (60 percent off MSRP)
18. 10k Rose Gold Diamond Anniversary Ring
Just imagine the look on her face when you present the woman you most love with this stunning anniversary ring. Heart warming rose gold, studded with five rows of diamonds in different sizes, this beautiful band says you’ll love her forever and eternity. A full carat of diamonds, large and small, wave across the face of this eternity ring – 88 conflict-free diamonds in total. That’s a lot of sparkle, and to add to the shine, the rose gold band features a highly polished finish that fairly shimmers and flatters any skin tone.

Price: $928.44

Friday, February 1, 2019

Engineered Garments

Here’s a crazy idea: What if everything just worked? What if all the so-close-but-not-quites of modern life evaporated and the cuff of your pants hit perfectly above your sneaker, and the chest rig vest fit snuggly under or over that corduroy blazer? Wouldn’t that make life easier? That is the general principle of Engineered Garments, a brand that takes its commitment to function so seriously, it’s literally in the name. With workwear on the rise, and on the backs of everyone from Daniel Day-Lewis to Brooklyn Beckham, the moment is right for Engineered Garments.

What sets designer Daiki Suzuki’s vision of supreme functionality apart from more mass makers of painter pants and button-downs is his artistry and devotion to materials. This season, Suzuki drew from the New Romantics, cutting a loose silhouette in velvet, wide-weft corduroy, and rich brocades alongside the more standard-fare cottons and a custom double-face dull satin inspired by army fatigues. A jacket comes with a button detail pulled from Tyrolean coats, while another outerwear piece is a supersize take on medical gowns. It’s all just peculiar enough to stand out but just normal enough to qualify as everyday wear—and it all fits together like a garmento’s jigsaw puzzle. Trends would point to Engineered Garments as a must for this season, with leopard spots and patchwork trousers, but the simple suiting and sloped-shoulder bombers are worthy of mention, too. Put simply, they just work.

Fall/ Winter 2018-2019 Fashion Trends

Since we can newly see the shine poke through the winter clouds, it is almost blasphemy to speak of the fall 2018 fashion trends once again. However, with so many incredible styles to choose from and our preference for an early shopping spree in getting our wardrobes ready, the latest runway shows have served as absolute motivation. So many recurring trends as well as a few newcomers that are simply delectable! It is hard not to fall in love with each all over again.
This report will focus its attention on the overall trends where it comes to the clothing represented at the four major Fashion Weeks, including cuts and flow. Which of these gorgeous fall/ winter 2018-2019 fashion trends will you be buying into for the upcoming season? From the futuristic to a throwback to the ‘80s, here are the top fall 2018 fashion trends to choose from.

Fall/ Winter 2018-2019 Runway Fashion Trends: Contents

1. Full Coverage
2. Big Is Still In
3. Savile Row Style Men’s Overcoats
4. Layer Upon Layer
5. Keyhole Plunges
6. Broad Shoulders
7. Crops and Bandeaus
8. Huge Puffer Coats
9. Cold Shoulders
10. Side Slits
11. Romantic Ruffles
12. Flowing Capes
13. Cape Sleeves
14. Emphasis on the Underwire
15. Lingerie Inspirations
16. Glamleisure Suits
17. Sequin Suits
18. Two-Piece Pantsuits
19. Pretty Jumpsuits
20. Very Velvety
21. Lots of Leather
22. Shearling Everywhere
23. Silken Skirts
24. Feathery Texture
25. A Whole Lot of Transparent
26. Metallic Foil Fabrics
27. Sequined Clothes
28. Tweed Focus
29. High Shine Coats
30. Matching Outfit and Accessories
31. Statement Pockets
32. Tiered Skirts
33. Flared Pants
34. Furry Cuffs
35. Statement Sleeves
36. High Necks
37. Huge Statement Bows
38. Long Skirts with High Boots
39. Quilted Survival Clothes
40. Ode to the ‘80s
41. Zipping to the Future
42. Victorian Influence
43. Beauty in Folklore
44. Go Romantic
45. Western Cowgirls
46. Double Coats
47. Security Blankets
48. Accordion Pleats
49. Jellyfish Fringes
50. Leggings of All Types
51. Covered Up Shoulder Flash
52. Sexy Suiting
53. Ruched Skirts

#1. Full Coverage
One of the top fall 2018 fashion trends you notice on the multitude of runway shows over the span of each Fashion Week is the maxi lengths on models showing off nearly no skin. Most designers have opted for lengths past the calves, generally swishing below the ankle, many falling to the floor.

It is a long and lean look that has us really wanting to grab a Valentino crisp white dress suit, complete with a scarf around the neck that falls to bellow one’s knees. The colors that go with the long looks are spectacular, the lean working best with a bright white deal.

Matrix coats, leather dresses, long billowing organza in floral prints; nearly every trend was all about coverage, while each designer also tried to showcase the opposite, going for shirt skirts, tall boots, and even a few plunging necks. Modest and monastic is how fall 2018 is being described though, which means that you certainly do not need to be showing any skin at all if you prefer not to.

#2. Big Is Still In

There was a time for skimpy, but the fall/ winter 2018 runway trends are steering clear of that on. On the contrary, we are going for oversized everything once again this year, despite it already having dominated the catwalk for a few years now. Eye-catching colors and multiple layers make for looks that really stand out from the crowd, drowning you in the sheer size and lack of definition around your curves, even more so with the oversized coats.
We also have oversized handbags for fall 2018, such as the matching laundry basket style seen at Marni. Even the scarves are oversized to match with ankle-length broad shouldered overcoats as per Marc Jacobs. Though some of the Maison Margiela pieces remind us of tents with a human hidden inside.

#3. Savile Row Style Men’s Overcoats

Get ready for classic Savile Row fabrics on men’s style overcoats as part of your fall 2018 fashion trends wardrobe. Large shoulders, boxy coupe, and lots of length make for some intriguing coats to pull over your lovely dresses come the cooler months once again.

It has swagger, it is lit, and it is rocking the style reports across the board. You can pair with a shiny black number that shows off lots of leg and cleavage as per Saint Laurent, with bulky boots as per Prada, with flowy skirts and futuristic gloves as per Calvin Klein, or over colorful leather as we saw at the Stella McCartney runway show.

Lapels on the overcoats also look quite darling as seen at Fendi or given some waist definition with a leather belt as per Givenchy.