Learning Center

One of our goals here at Bangles and Brides is to provide an atmosphere for learning. Whether it's industry professionals providing the latest information, or avid hobbists sharing their knowledge, we can all learn from each other.

In that spirit we are providing this area of our website for articles, tutorials, and detailed explanations of topics of interest in the both the bridal and jewelry industries. Still have questions? Post them in our forum and our community will be glad to help you, and may even research an article just for you.

Wedding Articles

• History
  • Bridal Bouquet - Where did the tradition start?
  • Tossing the Garter Belt - Not as old of a tradition as you think.
  • The White Wedding Dress - Queen Victoria - the trendsetter.
• Wedding Information
  • Scottish Weddings - Whose Tartan Is It Anyway?
• Wedding Planning
  • Marriage License Requirements: State by state list of license requirements.

Jewelry Articles

• History
  • The Healing Power of Stones
  • The Hope Diamond One of the most famous diamonds has a long history.
  • The Koh-i-noor Diamond The Mountain of Light.
  • London Spot Gold Price Just how do they set that price anyway?
  • Wedding Jewelry: A brief history of wedding jewelry.
• Gemstones
  • Birthstone Folklore: A brief history of birthstones.
• Metals
  • Silver
• Jewelry Making and Repair
  • Ring Sizing: How a simple ring is sized up several sizes.