Tips for the Perfect First Date
02-05-2010
There are few things more nerve racking than going out on that first date. What will you wear? What will you talk about? Where will you go and what will you do?
Once you get past all the wondering it’s time to relax and take things one step at a time. Do something that you enjoy [...]
The Valentine in America – A History
02-01-2010
While Valentine’s Day had been celebrated in some form since the third century, A.D., it did not catch on with any momentum in the United States until the 1840s. A holiday with a variety of possible beginnings, Valentine’s Day evolved into a holiday used to celebrate love and affection. People would give trinkets and cards, [...]
Easy Steps for a Great 2010
01-31-2010
A new year brings with it new hope. If you have been looking forward to the new beginnings of a new year try something new!
Volunteer at a local charity.
Nothing makes you feel better than giving to others and there is a great need for community volunteers.
Get a make over
A new hairstyle or a new outfit [...]
A Valentine’s Day Classic – Dinner and a Movie
01-28-2010
How about dinner and a movie this Valentines’ Day? You can do the cooking or order in and rent a movie for a perfect and inexpensive evening of romance.
We have some movie suggestions for the most romantic night of the year. If you want to go through a box of tissues opt for epic classics [...]
New Valentine’s Day Tradition
01-26-2010
Valentine’s day is right around the corner and it’s not too early to start planning your day. Tradition holds that couples present each other with sentimental cards and presents on the holiday devoted to love.
Many choose this day as the perfect opportunity for getting engaged or married. It’s a great anniversary on which to celebrate [...]
How to Recognize Canadian Diamonds
01-06-2010
Canadian diamonds provide a new alternative to people who want to buy diamonds, but are not comfortable with buying pieces that are potentially “conflict diamonds.” A “conflict diamond,” by the UN’s definition, is a diamond mined by a non-legitimate government force in order to fund a rebellion. Additionally, some people are still concerned about the [...]
Planning the Perfect Wedding
11-23-2009
You’re engaged and hopefully you purchased your ring from me so you’re off to a great start. Now the hard part begins.
You need to find a location, a dress, invitations, a cake, pick music, choose attendants, flowers, honeymoon, and on and on…
It’s enough to make Las Vegas look real good… but still you’ve got to [...]
Danforth Diamond Salutes Our Troops
09-29-2009
We have been very fortunate to have many service men and women as our customers over the last few years and we have had the pleasure of making and sending these rings overseas to military bases in Iraq. Although, we never actually have met these brave men and women in person we have developed some [...]
You Find it You Keep It – Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park
08-26-2009
Almost every day, people find an average of two diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. When they find them, it really is a case of “finders, keepers” because the park’s policy is and has always been that if you find something there you can keep it for yourself – even if it’s [...]
Ring Settings
07-21-2009
The setting style is what makes the ring unique and what also holds the diamond securely in the mounting. The setting allows light to enter the diamond and show its brilliance. There are a variety of different setting styles used in making diamond rings.
A bezel set has a rim of precious metal that holds the [...]