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PERSONALIZE YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING OR WEDDING BANDS
By engraving your ring with a special message. 

Why get your wedding rings engraved? If the message is on the inside of the rings, no one will ever see it except for you and your spouse. Well, that's the idea. A wedding ring engraving is a secret message you and your spouse can share just between the two of you. It can be a nickname, a saying, a psalm or even a joke that only you know can be a perfect engraving idea.  The cost of an engraving is $40 at Arthur's Jewelers.  We machine engrave the rings and use either a script or block font.

Here are some popular and sentimental wedding ring engraving ideas:

  • I love you
  • Our love is eternal
  • To my soul mate
  • C.R. to D.L. July 10
  • Always
  • Forever
  • Eternity
  • C&D forever (use your first initials)
  • I thee wed
  • All my love
  • I marry you
  • You have my heart
  • My heart is in your hands
  • Never to part
  • To my wife/husband
  • Soul mates forever
  • I'm always with you
  • To have and to hold
  • Perfect fit
  • We'll grow old together 
  • True love 
  • I choose you 
  • One love 
  • Forevermore
  • Schmoopie (Your private nicknames for each other)
  • So happy together
  • Put your ring back on 
  • Better than bacon 
  • Finders keepers
  • Here is my heart; guard it well!
  • No one but you
  • God for me provided thee
  • God unite both in love
  • In thy breast my heart doth rest (Old English)
  • Pour tous jours (For all days, 15th-century French)
  • Joie sans fin (Joy without end, French)
  • Mon coeur est a vous (You have my heart, French)
  • Je t'aime (I love you, French)
  • Mon amour (My love, French)
  • Il mio cuore e il tuo per sempre (My heart is yours forever, Italian)
  • Amore mio (My love, Italian)
  • Vivo per lei (I live for her, Italian)
  • Myn genyst (My heart, Old German)
  • Mizpah (May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent from one another, Hebrew, Genesis 31:49)
  • Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li (My beloved is mine and I am his, Hebrew, Song of Solomon 2:16)
  • Semper amemus (Let us always love, Latin)
  • Semper fidelis (Always faithful, Latin)
  • Pari passu (With equal step, Latin)
  • Amor vincit omnia (Love conquers all, Latin)
  • Deus nos iunxit (God joined us, Latin)
  • 百年好合 (Happily ever after, Chinese)
  • 花好月圆 (Blissful harmony, Chinese)

Before you can have your wedding rings engraved, you need to actually pick out your rings.

Take a look at our selection of rings >

September Birthstone

September’s birthstone is the sapphire—a precious gem of wisdom, loyalty, and nobility. This stone is said to focus the mind, encourage self-discipline and channel higher powers.

When people say “sapphire,” they’re usually referring to the royal blue variety of this gem, although it can occur in all colors of the rainbow. (except red, which is classified as ruby instead).

This lovely gem gives September-born babies a full spectrum of options when choosing the shade of birthstone that best represents them. 

The Healing Powers of Gemstones

Sapphire - The gemstone of creative expression and inner peace and meditation, the Sapphire also aids in personal expression and the alleviation of pain.

Explore Sapphire Jewelry

August Birthstones

August | Peridot

The August birthstone, peridot, symbolizes strength. ... It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares.

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August Birthstone

 

July Birthstone

July | RUBY

Rubies, the birthstone of July, are considered the king of gems and represent love, health, and wisdom. It was believed wearing a fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner.
 
 
Ruby Jewelry
June Birthstones

June Birthstones

Which would you prefer?

June Birthdays get 2 magical birthstones to choose from:

A- Pearls created in the ocean! Shop Now

B- Alexandrite a very Rare natural gem that has the power to color change from green to reddish purple.  Shop Now

Graduation Gift Ideas
 

GRADUATION GIFTS
that will last FOREVER!

Give the Graduate in your life a rose that will last Forever!
These handcrafted real roses are dipped in 24K Yellow Gold, 24k Rose Gold or Platinum.  Each rose measures 11-12 inches in length and comes complete in a decorative gift box.

Stackable gemstone and diamond rings now available in your School Colors!  These handcrafted 14k yellow gold rings are set with 5 gemstones that are 1mm round.

Order Online and Curbside Pickup Available
limited quantities available.
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U of MN,
Irondale, Maple Grove & Forest Lake High School

Maroon & Gold Roses



Moundsview & Edina High School
Green & White Roses
 
Roseville High School
Black & Silver Roses

Andover & Totino Grace & Wayzata High School
Blue & Gold Roses
 
 
 
White Bear Lake High School
Black & Orange Roses
 
Blaine, Spring Lake Park & Minnetonka High School
Blue & White Roses
 
Centennial High School
Scarlet & Ivory Roses
 


 
Cleaning Jewelry and Coronavirus

Jewelry Cleaning and Coronavirus

How should I wash my rings and jewelry? Can coronavirus live on jewelry and metals? Can I use hand sanitizer while wearing my rings? 

 

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At Arthur's Jewelers we encourage regular cleaning of your  jewelry in order to keep your collection always looking its best, and it is especially important now during the COVID-19 epidemic. We want to ensure everyone stays as safe and healthy as possible while enjoying their jewels. Here are answers to some common questions about jewelry cleaning and the coronavirus. 

Since most of Arthur's jewelry is solid gold or platinum, it can undergo extensive cleaning and the high temperatures used in steam cleaning, the method used by most jewelers to professionally clean fine jewelry. For self cleaning, you can use any kind of commercial jewelry cleaner, hot water, or soap. The only Arthur's  stones that cannot hold up to this intense cleaning are pieces containing the following colored stones, opal, kunzites, pearls, tourmalines or emeralds. 

How to Clean Jewelry

The general advice for cleaning any kind of jewelry is warm water and mild dish soap. For dirt and stubborn grime like lotion, sunscreen, and soap scrum buildup, use an old toothbrush or jewelry cleaning brush to get in all the nooks and crannies.  Soap your rings up well, scrub all over, rinse, and then inspect underneath all stone settings and inside any engravings. You'll likely have to repeat a few times to dissolve all grime and to be sure they are throughly clean.  You can also use water mixed with a bit of bleach, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.

Make sure to allow jewelry to dry fully and completely, because trapped moisture is a common source of skin irritation.  We recommend you self clean your  jewelry every few weeks to keep your investment and heirloom pieces looking their best. During the health epidemic, feel free to do this even more often to insure your jewelry remains clean. This type of cleaning will not kill bacteria or germs, but it will help remove them physically, the same way soap and water does when you wash your hands. 

 

diamond rings and necklace

 Tips About Jewelry Cleaning

How do I disinfect my jewelry? 

If you'd like to disinfect your jewelry, you can use regular household isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, as long as the jewelry is solid gold or platinum and is only set with diamond, ruby, or sapphire. Take care with any other kind of stones and use a gentler form of cleaning. 

 Can I use hand sanitizer on jewelry?

Yes, products like hand sanitizers can be used while wearing our jewelry.  Since gold and platinum are fine metals, they are hard surfaces and can be treated as such.  But just rubbing hand sanitizer on your hands will not sanitize the jewelry itself - germs can stay hidden within the inside surfaces. It is best to clean the jewelry itself separately. 

 Should I take my rings off when washing my hands?

To make sure no germs remain trapped underneath your jewelry, yes, generally it is a good idea to remove your jewelry pieces before washing your hands.  But be careful not to immediately put it all right back on afterwards- you'll just contaminate your hands again! Take the opportunity to wash your jewelry along with your hands each time. 

What are some other ways to clean my jewelry?

Another method to clean jewelry is to actually use the dishwasher! This will sterilize your gems just like it does your plates. There are several products on the market created specially for this purpose. For a small items like a ring, you can even put it in a tea strainer

Most Popular Engagement Rings

Arthur's Most Popular Engagement Rings

Arthur's Jewelers is the Twin Cities engagement ring destination and we pride ourselves on having extraordinary designers with the most exquisite designs. Here are the most popular engagement rings that we have instock.  Browse our selection of Engagement Rings Click Here



TACORI STYLE# 2620RDP

Available for a Round, Princess, Emerald Cut, Oval & Pear Shaped Center Diamond

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 TACORI STYLE# HT254725CU

Available for a Princess Center only

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TACORI STYLE# 46-2RD

Available in White Gold or Yellow Gold

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HEARTS ON FIRE TRANSCEND RING

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HEARTS ON FIRE DESIRE ENGAGEMENT RING

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VERRAGIO STYLE CLASSIC-955R

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VERRAGIO INSIGNIA-7074P

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VERRAGIO VENETIAN-5051R

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SYLVIE COLLECTION S1392

Available in yellow gold only

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SYLVIE S1392

 

FANA STYLE S3933

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FANA STYLE S3901

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FANA STYLE S3846

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MICHAEL M R706-1

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SIMON G MR1394

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SIMON G MR2554

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SIMON G MR1842-A

SHOP

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MARK SILVERSTEIN IMAGINES 2084

SHOP
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Browse Arthur's Collection of Engagement Rings 

What is the perfect Diamond Shape?

Shop Engagement Rings by Diamond Shapes

There are many loose diamond shape options available.  We will help you find the perfect loose diamond shape and engagement ring that fits her lifestyle. Explore the current, most unique rings that will best tell your love story.  Explore our selection of Engagement Rings by Diamond Shape.

 

Which Diamond shape is the most sought after? 

Round diamonds are the most expensive, but the most brilliant of all the shapes and the most sought after. Followed by oval, marquise, and Asscher. Step cuts like emerald and Asscher, are not known for brilliance though they shine in a different way, with an array of prisms.

 

Shop Round Diamond Rings

Shop Round Diamond Engagement Rings

What is the most affordable diamond shape?

The prices show that the emerald cuts are the least expensive quality for quality. However, the emerald cut is usually sought after in higher quality grades because of its window-like appearance. The emerald, oval, Asscher, princess and cushion cut diamonds will be less expensive because of the weight retention in cutting these shapes, but the loss of sparkle in comparison to the round diamond creates less demand for them.

 

 

 

Shop Emerald Cut Diamond Rings

Shop Emerald Diamond Engagement Rings

What is the best diamond shape?

The round diamond is the most brilliant shape and will disperse the most brilliance in comparison to others. Shape refers to the appearance of the stone, and the cut, to the diamond's ability to reflect light. Most diamond shapes are round, square (cushion), rectangular (princess, asscher, emerald, radiant) heart-shaped, pear-shaped, oval or marquise. 

 

 Shop Round Diamond Rings

Shop Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Diamond 4C's  - What is the most important characteristics of buying a diamond?

  • Cut -The most important because it has the greatest influence on a diamond's sparkle.
  • Color
  • Clarity
  • Carat
  • Shape
  • Certification
 

 Learn more about the 4C's

Learn More about Diamond Education

What diamond shape sparkles the most?

  • Most Brilliant: Round
  • Extremely Brilliant: Oval, Marquise, and Pear
  • Very Brilliant: Heart and Princess
  • Brilliant: Cushion, Emerald, Asscher, and Radiant
  • Less Brilliant: Baguette-cut
 

 Shop Oval Diamond Engagement Rings

Shop Oval Diamond Engagement Rings

What are the rarest diamonds in the world?

  • Red Diamonds are the rarest diamonds in the world.
  • Blue Diamonds are the second rarest fancy color.
  • Pink diamonds have a very high demand which can only be compared to fancy yellow diamonds.
  • Orange Diamonds
  • Green Diamonds
 

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Shop Diamond Engagement Ring with Color Accent

Which diamond shape looks the biggest?

  • Marquise has the largest surface area of all shapes.
  • Pear has one pointy end that makes the diamond longer.
  • Oval's stretched out shape looks bigger than round.
  • Emerald the rectangular shape appears larger.
 

 Shop Marquise Diamond Rings

Shop Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

 What diamond shapes are making a comeback?

Oval and Pear-shaped diamonds are making a huge comeback as a chic alternative to the ever-popular round. Not only do they appear larger in a carat to carat comparison with a round diamond, but they also typically cost less.

 

 Shop Pear-Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings

Shop Pear-Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring

What is a princess-cut diamond?

The princess cut (the technical name "square modified brilliant") is a diamond cut shape used in engagement rings. The cut has a square or rectangular shape when viewed from above, and from the side is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.

 

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What is Her Engagement Ring Style?

There are so many engagement ring styles and loose diamond options available.  We will help you find the perfect engagement ring and loose diamond that fits her lifestyle. Explore the current, most unique rings that will best tell your love story.

With an in house designer and 5 master craftsmanship and thousands of loose diamonds to choose from, we'll help you find a one-of-a-kind engagement ring that is just as perfect as she is. You can also use any of these styles as inspiration to create a custom engagement ring.

Explore our selection of engagement ring styles, including vintage, classic, glamorous, romantic, trendy and more.

 

VINTAGE

Antique, Art Deco, Vintage, Bead Setting

Known for their impeccable, intricate details and elaborate designs, vintage engagement rings are inspired by the romantic styles that first appeared in the jewelry fashion world years ago.

Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings

 

 

 

GLAMOROUS

Halo, Double Halo, Platinum, Rings with large Diamonds

For the bold and confident woman who isn't afraid of a little extra bling, our collection of glamorous diamond engagement rings are sure to impress.

The more sparkle, the better.

Glamorous Diamond Engagement Rings

 

CLASSIC

Three-Stone, Cathedral, Channel-Set, Prong-Set, Halos

When choosing an engagement ring, there is a fine balance between finding a style that is personal and unique, and one that will stand the test of time like a classic ring.

Classic Diamond Engagement Rings

 

UNIQUE

Split Shank, Bezel-Set, Unique Halo and Three-Stone

 

View our most unique engagement rings, including non-traditional diamond rings, split shank, bezel set, colored gemstone rings, and custom rings. At Arthurs every ring is available in rose gold, yellow gold, white gold or platinum, we can fit almost every diamond shape into the center.

Unique Diamond Engagement Ring

 

 

SIMPLE

Solitaire, Thin, Delicate, Dainty

For the woman who shines all on her own, choose a simple engagement ring and let her be the one to shine.  

Classic Diamond Engagement Rings

 

 

ROMANTIC

Rose Gold, Floral, Pave-Set 

Known for the rose gold, their intricate details, and elaborate designs, romantic engagement rings are inspired by floral, boho or a vintage-inspired styles.

Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings

 

TRENDY

Two-Tone, Twist, Color Accent or Sapphire Rings

The Trendy engagement ring style is perfect for the woman that is fashion-forward and wants the coolest, hottest engagement ring with a unique twist or accent color.

 

Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring

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