2017 Engagement Ring Trends featuring Black by Brian Gavin

Sponsored with love by Black by Brian Gavin

Engagement season is quickly approaching and there are currently thousands of men on the search for 2017 engagement ring trends. So whether you're in a long term relationship and just waiting for your man to pop the question or you're doing what a bestie does best and helping her man make that big decision, I'm making it nice and easy on you.

(Hint: Just forward this URL along and you'll be set!)

These two gorgeous engagement rings from the Black by Brian Gavin collection are absolutely breathtaking and are sure to help you with the proposal of a lifetime!

Solitaire Engagement Rings...with a bit of personality

Solitaire engagement rings are and will always be a classic choice for any bride to be. And you definitely can't go wrong with a solitaire engagement ring for that lucky lady in your life. But sometimes you want that classic look but want to add a little something to it!

This Brian Gavin Diamonds engagement ring has done just that! With pave diamonds carefully placed up the side of the band and a raised center stone, creating an accessory that is jaw-dropping from every angle, it’s the perfect ring for that princess in your life. And those pave diamonds hidden on the lower side of stone? Stunning! This classic solitaire engagement ring adds just enough to remain classic with a little extra sparkle.

Rose Gold Halo Engagement Rings

Rose Gold: Those are definitely two words that make every girl swoon! Because who doesn't love rose gold? And halo engagement rings are totally in! We're so in love with this Brian Gavin Diamonds rose gold halo engagement ring, with a bit of vintage flare. Classic with a bit of funk, this unique engagement ring will definitely make heads turn!

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For all of the men out there who are on the search for the perfect engagement ring for their love or the women dreaming of that sparkling beauty that will one day be placed onto their left hand, the new Black by Brian Gavin collection is the perfect place to shop for the perfect engagement ring. And with either of these beauties, she is bound to pop a huge grin every time she looks down at that finger. They're the perfect accessory for that special woman in your life.

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Brian Gavin Diamonds is a Houston-based, international e-retailer specializing in precision-cut diamonds and custom jewelry creations. Their products are featured in international wedding blogs and magazines and range from custom cufflinks and gemstone cocktail rings to custom engagement rings and wedding bands, which are their biggest sellers.

The CEO, Brian Gavin, is a fifth-generation diamond cutter from South Africa and his company specializes in creating custom jewelry that combines old world knowledge with new age technology.

The Bridal Boutique | Gold + Pearl Bridal Jewelry Set by Estylo Jewelry

Sponsored with love, by Estylo Jewelry

Every bride deserves to look and feel like a princess on her wedding day, so those gorgeous bridal accessories are an essential piece to her overall look! And today we're showcasing the most gorgeous gold and pearl bridal earrings and bridal bracelet set from Estylo Jewelry that's sure to make your guests and your groom swoon as soon as they see you! And it won't break the bank either, so that's always a plus.

Scroll down to take a peek at the set and click the button below to browse more of their gorgeous bridal jewelry!

The "You deserve to be treated like a princess" Fallacy

Written with love, by Karley Kiker

Like most other 90s babies, I was raised on Disney. Aurora, Belle, Cinderella...from A-Z, if you name a Disney princess I can guarantee you that the movie she stars in has a home in my video cassette collection (yes, I said cassette). 

I loved these stories growing up, so naturally, as a young woman I also loved (and believed) the "you deserve to be treated like a princess" line people are so fond of saying. I deserved to be adored. I deserved to be protected. I deserved to have my needs met. I deserved to be given the best of everything. That all sounded great to me!

Here's the thing, though. Sometimes in my selfishness, my belief in and affinity for that line has led me to forget that my husband is not the hired help. He's not my butler or my carriage driver or my crown polisher or my co-star in the Disney film starring me. He is my husband. My teammate. My partner. My equal. Meaning that even when I'm not getting the treatment I feel that I "deserve" to receive, I'm going to remain committed to loving him. Even if he strings together two non-adoring days in a row. Even if he slips and starts to treat me like the cook. Even then, I'm going to remain constant in my pledge to love and to honor him until death do us part.

I'm still thinking through the influence lines like this have had on me over the years, but here's what I know so far: When I'm wearing my (imaginary) princess crown, I'm basically sitting around waiting to be served by my husband. But when I'm wearing my teammate hat, I'm looking for ways to serve him, too. And with all my heart, I believe it's our daily choice to maintain this kind of you-before-me love that will ultimately lead us to our own happily ever after.