“Borrow something regal, blue for your own ‘royal’ wedding” |
| Borrow something regal, blue for your own ‘royal’ wedding Posted: 06 Jan 2011 09:23 AM PST By Amelia Robinson, Staff Writer 12:24 PM Thursday, January 6, 2011 Prince William delighted and stirred the masses when he proposed to Kate Middleton with his mother's famous engagement ring. But James Free Jewelers President Michael S. Karaman said the jewelry industry is not expecting a run on diamond-encircled sapphire engagement rings like the one first worn by the late Princess Diana and now Middleton. The vast majority of American couples are more traditional when it comes to such things, Karaman said. This means diamond rings will continue to reign supreme, he said. But that doesn't mean sapphires will be ignored either. Karaman hopes the already popular gemstone will be a big hit this year as it was following Diana's engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981. Sapphire rings, necklaces and earrings will be given as gifts during Mother's Day, Christmas, anniversaries and birthdays, he predicted. Looking for a few ways to mimic everyone's favorite new princess-to-be? Here are three ways to add the royal flare to your wedding: Get a ring like Kate's The ring made famous by the late Princess Diana includes a large oval sapphire encircled by 14 round diamonds. It reportedly cost 30,000 pounds ($60,000) in 1981, the year Prince Charles popped the question to Diana. Yeah, it's worth a bit more now — $500,000. You may not be able to afford an exact copy of the ring, but you can get the look for considerably less. Dress like Kate The sapphire blue Issa London silk jersey wrap-waist dress that Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement to Prince William sold out quickly. But no need for despair. There are literally hundreds of great dresses on the market to help you achieve Kate's sophisticated look. Kate's plate You don't have to be a royal to like regal things. Add a dinnerware set with flare to your gift registry. It doesn't have to bust the piggy bank, event though it's tempting. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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