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tiffanyscreencap1For you ladies out there with  an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (or have a significant other with one), drop a hint with the free Tiffany & Co engagement ring finder app. With it, you can choose the shape of stone, the metal, the setting style, and the collection for a Tiffany ring that fits all your criteria. You can also input the correct ring size with the ring sizer feature; place one of your own rings on top of the circle that’s shown and change the circle until it aligns with the inside rim of your band. Save your ring and email it to you-know-who. You can also set up an in-store consultation to make your dream ring an actuality.

I decided to give it a whirl so after choosing all my options, my Tiffany engagement ring is the “Tiffany Legacy”. A 2.5 ct cushion-cut diamond set in platinum with additional bead-set diamonds surrounding the main diamond and set along the band. Grand total: $51,500.  Champagne tastes! Who knew?

Download the app from here via the web or direct from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.

sugarlime_olympicLocal jewellery line, Sugarlime, is holding a jewellery event Sunday, June 27 at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Invite your bridesmaids for an afternoon of sipping mimosas while browsing and trying on pieces from Sugarlime’s extensive collections. The brand is a favourite of local brides who want simple, delicate and pretty pieces for the big day but also wants those pieces to be wearable day-to-day.

Consider layering a few of their single strand necklaces named after Olympic medal-winning, Canadian women athletes. Remember, it’s ok to mix metals! {Above left-right: the Christine, Maelle, and Tessa.}

There’s no admission fee but an RSVP is required.

For the month of June, $1.00 from every Sugarlime purchase will be donated to the National Wildlife Federation to help support the environment and wildlife impacted by the BP oil spill.

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Tiffany Filigree Heart Diamond PendantOh, so pretty! Let’s start our Week of Mom with beautiful jewellery from Tiffany & Co. This heart pendant would be perfect for your mother or future mother-in-law as a thank you gift for all their help in planning your big day. Or, just as a token of appreciation for being who they are in your life!

{Above: Tiffany Filigree Heart Medium, 18k white gold with diamonds on an 18″ chain, $7250.}

Tiffany Filigree Heart PendantsThis delicate, open design outlines a pattern of seven petals surrounding a keyhole, with an attached key. A single word—Tiffany—is entwined in the heart, with one elegantly crafted letter appearing in each of the seven petals. It comes in 18 karat white or rose gold, or sterling silver.

{Above, left-right: Tiffany Filigree Heart Large, 18K rose gold on a 24″ chain, $1450; Tiffany Filigree Heart Medium, sterling silver on an 18″ chain, $240; Tiffany Filigree Heart Large, 18k sterling silver & rose gold on a 24″ chain, $940.}

Tiffany Filigree Heart Diamond and Gemstone Pendants

For extra sparkle, the pendant is also available with round brilliant diamonds or colourful gemstones.

{Above, left to right: TIffany Filigree Heart Large, 18k rose gold with gemstones & diamonds on an 18″ chain, $12,100; Tiffany Filigree Heart Medium, 18k white gold with gemstones & diamonds on an 18″ chain, $6050.}


The Tiffany Filigree Heart collection is available at the Tiffany & Co. Vancouver store, 723 Burrard Street, 604 630-1300 or from the Tiffany website at www.tiffany.ca.

tiffany gardenTiffany & Co. introduces Tiffany “Garden”, a new jewellery collection that celebrates spring’s ritual of renewal and nature. Inspired by the late 19th-early 20th century diamond floral designs created by legendary jewellery designer Paulding Farnham (1859-1927), the traditional rose-cut and brilliant round cut of the Garden collection’s gemstones bring a delightful sparkle and delicate quality to the pieces, perfect for a bridesmaid to wear on your big day. Diamonds, emeralds and other coloured gemstones are set in platinum and 18K rose or yellow gold. {Shown here are the Tiffany Garden rose-cut diamond pendants in platinum: Butterfly – $3,900, Bee – $3,200, and Dragonfly – $2,900.}

The Tiffany Garden collection is available at the Tiffany & Co. Vancouver store, 723 Burrard Street or online.

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green_collage2In honour of St.Patrick’s Day, here is some green inspiration. Consider mixing greens of varying shades with aqua, yellow, cream, pink… really any colour! Green is the new neutral; found in nature, it goes with everything!

{Photo Credits: “Bellisima” dress, Monique Lhuillier – Winter 2010; Glass jars  from The Bride’s Guide; Bridesmaid dress from Simple Sillouettes;  Emerald Broach from Tiffany & Co.; Suede heels from Christian Laboutin; Bobby pins from Etsy; Place setting from paratinovia.com; Boutonnierres from The Bride’s Guide.}

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Grassroots Wedding Fair Show VancouverThis Saturday, January 30, drop in to The Grassroots Wedding Fair at the Main Street Heritage Hall in Vancouver (3102 Main Street). From 10:30 am to 6:00 pm, meet local wedding vendors who offer sustainably-focussed services and products. Find inspiration and ideas for incorporating eco-friendly, local, organic, fair trade and community-oriented elements into your wedding day.

Tickets are $15 with $2.50 going towards the Environmental Youth Alliance’s Seed Project. Reserve a ticket or purchase at the door. For more information, go to the show’s website.

Sponsored by The Peak radio station, Bullfrog Power and assistance by Green Chair Events and Hemlock Printers.

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This year marks exciting changes for real weddings Magazine. We introduce our new real weddings Magazine companion style guide, Bridal Style. Published once a year, Bridal Style is a unique compendium of work by local wedding professionals. It is a publication devoted to showcasing the talents and abilities of Vancouver wedding professionals. Flip through the online version or pick one up at participating vendors, gift registries and wedding shows.

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suglimesashaRSVP for Sugarlime’s Jewelry Holiday Show, Thursday December 17 at the Burnaby Mountain Golf Course from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Peruse Sugarlime’s pretty and sparkly jewellery, a favourite of Vancouver brides, while nibbling on dainties and sipping wine. The event is by invitation only so go to Sugarlime’s Events page for more information on receiving invite info.

(Pictured Above: Sugarlime’s “Sasha” earrings – sparkly and demure with an exotic touch!)

Recently, our friends Elsa Corsi of Elsa Corsi and Jeweliette Jewellery, and Colleen Karavidas of Bisou Bridal, guested on Urban Rush to discuss bridal jewellery, including the intricate, sterling silver filigree design work of Christina Garcia, exclusive to Vancouver at Jeweliette, and new gowns by Monique Lhuillier, Tara Keeley and Lazaro, available at Bisou.

Peruse more of Elsa Corsi, Jeweliette, and Bisou’s collections at the upcoming Creme de la Creme wedding show, Sunday November 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. A very special visit to the show by Christina Garcia is also promised, and of course, your Real Weddings editors will also be there!

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The evening of Wednesday, October 21 was a relaxed and informative evening with Kevin Hume, local goldsmith and gemmologist. The event, part of the Long Table Series at The Irish Heather, aimed to educate grooms-to-be (and their brides) about selecting their engagement and wedding bands. Key concepts were explained, such as the four “Cs” – cut, clarity, colour, and carat, the differences between fabrication and manufacturing, and 18K versus 19K gold. One really great idea for couples is to have the diamonds cut right in front of you if you’re getting a custom design! Afterwards, we let the jewellery talk sink in over a hearty meal of roast suckling pig and mashed potatoes, a pint of Kronenburg, and sinfully yummy sticky toffee pudding. Thanks to Kevin and the Irish Heather for a great evening!