CED Blog

An Amethyst to Amaze Her

July 25, 2014

Rich and Alyssa are both creatives in the architectural and design field. Rich first contacted me he wanted to propose and she said yes! Yay! We were honored to have made their wedding rings when they got married about 7 years ago. We are so thrilled that they are now they are celebrating the arrival of their son.

Congratulations to a Modern Couple

July 24, 2014

Choosing the engagement ring for the commitment they are about to make is so specific. Each couple approaches this differently. In some cases the man picks, sometimes the women hints, others the shop together and then he goes off on his own. And some select it together and he then works out the details.

Blue Diamond: Something Borrowed, Something Blue

June 30, 2014

Feeling blue? Blue diamond that is. Natural blue diamonds are very rare and Luckily there are heat treatments that permanently change the color of a white diamond to blue, giving them a more approachable price point.

Summer 2014 Wedding Trends

June 18, 2014

Summer 2014 is on its way and along with it, of course, come new seasonal wedding trends! Take a look at the following before you set your summer wedding plans in stone, keep your day modern with these contemporary trends.

Happy Father’s Day – Commitment to His Word

June 9, 2014

My father laughed when I told him that I wanted to write about what his thoughts were on commitment and what it meant to him.
My father is old school where you do not talk about these things much, you just do them. “Commitment is my word.”

Choosing the Right Ring

May 16, 2014

Alright, so there isn’t really a “right” ring, there’s a right ring for your mate. In my professional opinion, customization is key. If it’s made specifically for him or her, they will love it! Here are some basic guidelines when starting your search for THE ring.

Happy Mother’s Day – Commitment to Caring

May 8, 2014

I was speaking with my mother the other day and asked her what commitment meant to her. She said, “Being good to others and treating them with kindness.” And I also wondered what she would say if she had to sum it up in one word. She said, “Caring. Caring for others, animals and my children.”

J. Mendel’s Wedding Line? Yes, Please.

April 23, 2014

“I think of all my gowns as modern heirlooms. Something you will have forever.” -Gilles Mendel J. Mendel’s new wedding line has been released. Oh my, it is exquisite. These gowns are chic, contemporary and minimalistic – all things CED loves!

Spring 2014 Wedding Trends

March 28, 2014

Here we are, once again on the precipice of wedding season. If you’re a blushing bride-to-be, you might want to consider some of this year’s delightfully, modernly, playful trends before you take the plunge