Every love story is unique, and every engagement ring should reflect that. While diamonds have continuously been one of the most popular choices, we recognize that they aren’t for everyone. And we’re here to help unique couples break free of those traditional expectations, from fashion down to your engagement ring. With engagement rings being a representation of your love, you want to make sure it’s something you actually want. Rather than sticking with the expected […]
Wedding Ideas: Engagement Rings
Learn The Basic Types and Styles of Engagement Rings with Blue Nile
Looking at engagement rings is something our team here at Junebug truly never tires of. From celebrity rings with massive stones to dainty vintage rings passed down generations, engagement rings of all shapes and sizes have a genuine way of being beautiful. As a ring you’ll wear every day, it’s crucial that it speaks to your personal style. Beyond matching your personality, it’s also a representation of that special moment you said yes […]
Why We Love Hand-Forged Engagement Rings
Deciding that you’re ready to spend the rest of your life with your person is an exciting step. The emotions that will carry you through your wedding planning process are as beautiful as the rings you’ll choose for each other. This symbol of your affection for each other should be as unique as your love. If you’re wearing a hand-forged ring, it will be. Most wedding and engagement rings are made with casts and aren’t […]
The Step-by-Step Engagement Ring Guide
So you’re getting ready to pop the question. First things first–congratulations! We know how exciting taking this next step can be. We also know how overwhelming it can be, especially the engagement ring buying process. With countless designers, jewelers, shapes, and settings, choosing the right ring for your partner can feel like navigating a never-ending maze. If you’re feeling lost about finding the perfect symbol of your love, don’t fret. This engagement ring guide will […]
Vintage Rings Versus Lab-Grown Diamonds
When you’re ready to purchase an engagement ring, one quick online search will provide more information than you’ll ever need. Whether you’re looking for how to purchase, where to find the ring, or what the perfect ring looks like, the information and options are endless. Your research can quickly get out of hand but you’ve come to the right place. Wedding and engagement planning are sort of our thing. So, take a deep breath and […]
We Found The Perfect Ethical Engagement Ring for Your Personal Style
By now, you know we’re obsessed with lab-grown diamonds! It’s an easy decision to make when the choice to go lab-grown means finding an ethical engagement ring you love while protecting vulnerable communities in diamond mining countries. To help you choose the right ethical engagement ring for you, we’ve partnered with our friends at Great Heights to showcase some of our favorite rings in different styles. Great Heights is a company combining great quality and […]
Quiz: Which of These Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings is Right for You?
2020 is all about taking steps towards more sustainable weddings, but did you know that your efforts can start with your engagement ring? Choosing from conflict-free, lab-grown diamond engagement rings helps to reduce the impact on communities affected by diamond mining. This is where MiaDonna comes in! Founder and CEO Anna-Mieke Anderson became passionate about the cause and set out to make conflict-free engagement rings crafted from lab-grown diamonds and gemstones, as well as 100% recycled metals, […]
These 50 Gemstone Engagement Rings are a Millennial Bride’s Best Friend
photo by Ben and Colleen If you’ve been on the hunt for a unique engagement ring, one of these 50 gemstone engagement rings just might be The One! Gemstone engagement rings stand out from the crowd and are often more affordable than diamond rings. These beauties we rounded up include everything from sapphires to emeralds to moonstones and represent just about every color of the rainbow. Ready to fall in love with these gemstone engagement rings? […]
Find Out Which Engagement Ring Style is Right for You Based on Your Enneagram Type
photo by Melissa Marshall If you’re anything like the Junebug team, you’re obsessed with any and all things Enneagram! We’ve been dying to get in on the personality typing fun and realized the best way to dive in would be to help our soon-to-be engaged folks find out which engagement ring style is right for you based on your Enneagram type. Not sure which setting, stone, cut, or color is the best fit for your personality? […]
The Best Etsy Shops for Vintage Engagement Rings
photo by Alex Mari Photography When it comes to shopping vintage, finding The One can feel even more overwhelming than shopping current styles! To help in your journey to find the perfect ring to pop the question, we’ve rounded up the best Etsy shops for vintage engagement rings! From Art Deco to Art Nouveaux, from diamond to sapphire, from halo to cluster, these Etsy vintage engagement ring shops have high-quality antique selections as a wide range […]