http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Lauren+Matthews Relationships Lauren Matthews Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282997&ca=Relationships Guys have a hard time with Valentine's Day. It so often seems that the day is really for females. It's the perfect opportunity to come up with something special. The rewards are ample. Flowers, chocolates, jewelry, even wine... these are standard. And they still are great ideas. But go beyond the us... Relationships Lauren Matthews Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=282999&ca=Relationships There's a reason that jewelry and watches make such popular Valentine's Day gifts. They combine the elegance and fun of romance with beauty and practicality. In short, they represent everything that this day of celebrating love is all about. Simple diamond earrings are traditional and there's nothin... Relationships Lauren Matthews Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=283463&ca=Relationships The first known exchange of engagement rings comes down to us from five millenia ago; in ancient Egypt, a band worn on the finger was seen as a symbol of eternal love. In ancient Rome, the acceptance of a ring from a suitor was considered to be a legally binding arrangement and meant that the woman... Relationships Lauren Matthews Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=223942&ca=Relationships Not so long ago, unique designs in wedding jewelry were rare. Wedding jewelry pieces all resembled each other and custom didn’t allow for much difference. The inspiration was often the rings of the bride's mother or grandmother. In wedding rings, originality came in the form of the size and cut of s... Culture Lauren Matthews Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=223965&ca=Culture Add some serious star quality to your wardrobe with a charm, bracelet, or necklace pendant featuring an astrological symbol that marks your special place in the universe. For thousands of years, both eastern and western civilizations have related celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, planets, and...