Your engagement ring is a symbol of your commitment to each other. It just makes sense that the symbol of that commitment is as memorable and uniquely hers as your love. Sapphires are a gemstone traditionally associated with love and commitment. So, a Sapphire and diamond engagement ring that features a stunning sapphire without forgoing the traditional diamond is the perfect combination for an expression of your love and commitment. A sapphire is typically a blue precious gemstone, though you can find them in other colors such as yellow. If you want an engagement ring that can last a lifetime, then you...
Gemstone combinations are often a favorite amongst us women. And one combination that is definitely worth looking at is a stunning pairing of diamonds and emeralds. Emerald and diamond engagement rings are a suburb combination for the expression of love and devotion to your relationship. Plus, their delightful pairing expresses your exquisite tastes for the unique and alluring. Emerald Engagement Rings In these emerald and diamond engagement ring combinations, the diamonds are mostly accents to the gorgeous emeralds. The lush pure green of an emerald in a backdrop of a sea of brilliant diamonds makes for an enthralling piece to grace the finger of your...
From Queen Elizabeth II to the newest royal member Meghan Markle, let’s take a look at the British royal engagement rings and the special stories behind each “unique” piece. Meghan Markle’s Engagement Ring Meghan Markle’s engagement ring, designed by Prince Harry, is a three stone diamond ring – a trilogy ring. It features a center cushion cut diamond accented by a round cut diamond on either shoulder of the classic yellow gold band. A trilogy ring represents a couple’s past, present, and future. The engagement ring of the Duchess of Sussex is therefore certainly a reflection and symbol of their...
Solitaires are the classic engagement ring choice. But halo diamond engagement rings offer more choice and styles for the discerning buyer. The diamond halo engagement ring gives you a stylish twist on the classic solitaire that makes it the number 2 selling engagement ring choice. Why the halo engagement ring is one of our favorite styles A halo ring is a setting that encircles a center gemstone in an outer circle or circles of smaller diamonds. One of the main reasons why we like this setting is that the “halo effect” helps to increase the perceived size of the center...
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Happy Valentine’s Day from us at Bashford to you and your love. You can never go wrong with giving your partner a gift for Valentine’s Day, especially if it’s an ethically-made, gift-wrapped jewelry made with love. So, if you want to make this Valentine’s a memorable occasion, you know what to do. At Bashford Jewelry, we enjoy when we can help you express your love for each other. And there’s no better time to reflect that joy, happiness, and love for the person in your life than at Valentine’s Day. Whether for her or him, Valentines Day is not...
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement. He worked to make America a more fair, tolerant, and equal nation. He was one of the main leaders of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Because of this movement, civil rights laws were passed to protect voting rights and end racial segregation in the United States. In recognition of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means, Americans celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the third...
We are passionate about our beautiful diamonds and gemstones. But, that passion is far exceeded by our efforts to ensure that our diamonds and other precious metals did not impact negatively through socially and environmentally harmful practices in sourcing and creation. Browse our ethical collection of conflict-free engagement rings. Beautiful, ethical, and reasonable. Our Ethical Engagement Rings are handcrafted in the Seattle, Washington USA. Our engagement rings are completely customizable. Start with choosing your setting and then your choice of diamond and voila. Want to try this + other styles on in person? Email us at support@bashfordjewelry.com
The engagement ring is one of the most exciting parts of the engagement. Because it is the trend to now shop for rings together, ladies can definitively choose the style they want, but how do you arrive at the ring style that you will love for all the years to come? There are so many options it can get a bit overwhelming. So, we have put together this little guide on buying the perfect engagement ring that meets your style, and men, if you still want to surprise her with the engagement, this will help you to secretly find out...
Precious metals are a gem’s best friend. Jewelry would not be the same without the metals that showcase the luster of their gems. Platinum, gold, palladium, silver - they are all an important part of the jewelry trade. They are the beautiful carriers to highlight our favorite gems, whether dazzling diamonds, exquisite emeralds, or stunning sapphires. Recycled precious metals are one of the main options for sourcing environmentally responsible gold and other precious metals. And that is why we have chosen to use recycled gold and other recycled precious metals in crafting the Bashford Jewelry Collection. The Dark Side of...