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January 2010

Weddings: Aisle Style

Gems and Jewels: Exquisite rings to capture your beloved’s heart

Clockwise from top left:
1. FOR HER 14K white gold band with bead set diamonds and engraved center, $850; FOR HIM Palladium band with hammered center and high polished edge, $480; Cochran’s, 211 N. Main St., 233-3641

2. FOR HER 18K yellow gold “Rainbow Orbit” band ringed by multicolored, round brilliant-cut sapphires designed by Gabriel Ofiesh, $4,850; FOR HIM “Number” 18K yellow gold infinity band by Alex Sepkus, $2,400; llyn strong, 119 N. Main St., 233-5900

3. FOR HER Bow shaped band with one carat central round brilliant-cut diamond flanked by .19 carats of diamond tiered baguettes, price varies according to metals and size of stones; FOR HIM Classic 8mm mill grain band in white gold or platinum, price varies according to metals; Ponthieux Design Studio, 2219B Augusta St., 370-4466

4. FOR HER 18K white gold chain link band paved with .33 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, starting at $1,620; FOR HIM 14K white gold band in cut-cross design with brushed finish and high polished grooves, starting at $760; JB Lacher Jewelers, 123 College St., 232-7385

5. FOR HER 18K white gold engagement ring with 1.5 carat princess-cut diamond in center and .14 carats of princess-cut diamonds on the sides, $10,000 and up; 18K white gold “eternity” wedding band with 12 princess-cut diamonds, $1,900; FOR HIM 18K white gold band matte squares with high polished edges set with .45 carats of princess-cut diamonds designed by Jeff Cooper, $3,575; Hale’s Jewelers, 532 Haywood Rd., 297-5600

6. FOR HER 10K yellow gold brushed and polished band set with .11 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, $220; FOR HIM 14K two-tone gold band with twisted rope inset design, $635; Pace Jewelers, 1250 Pendleton St., 232-3436