Gisele's Engagement Ring and Wedding

In February of 2009, 31-year old New England Patriots superstar quarterback Tom Brady, he of three Superbowl rings, married the world's highest-paid supermodel, 28-year-old Brazilian superstar Gisele Bundchen. Despite their superstar status and their essentially unlimited coffers, the couple had a rather small, intimate ceremony to bond themselves together. Bundchen had once said that her wedding should be "a simple ceremony...I don't like parties, I prefer something more intimate, just for the closest people." It seems Brady was perfectly content to fulfill her wedding dreams in more than one way.

The pair had been dating since 2006. But the engagement was kept as subtle by Brady as the little-photographed wedding was. In fact, Bundchen denied, with all sincerity, that she was getting engaged even after Brady had been found out. Before he presented her with the engagement ring, she snapped, "Someone deduced I was getting engaged...I don't know how people are so creative!"

Well, perhaps it was because in late October of 2008, Brady was found out. He tried to do a quarterback sneak into Cartier jewelers in Beverly Hills right before he had his knee surgery, but he got sacked by a few photographers. He came out of the shop with an engagement ring that consisted of a five-carat yellow diamond flanked by two triangular diamonds. The cost? A mere $145,000. Hey, Tom--that's not even two weeks salary for you, let alone two months!

After his caught play, a reporter leaked the information. "He's seriously considering proposing. Tom has a lot of free time now that he may miss the entire football season. It's made him realize he's finally ready to get married." The handsome Brady is known to be one of the most low-key and modest superstars on the planet.

At their quietly elegant wedding at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, Bundshen wore a form-fitting ivory lace strapless gown with scalloped edges, a trumpet skirt, a long train, and a floor-length veil along with attached handmade satin roses and headband, all of it designed by Dolce & Gabbana. They live together now in the gated Los Angeles community of Brentwood in an $11.7 million property. One has to wonder if they paid cash for it.

By Julie Shields

Unique Engagement Rings For Men and Women

The definition of a unique engagement ring is something that is rare, different and stands out from the crowd. What makes it unique is the person who wears and has an outlook and believes that the engagement ring she wears is unique. What you think is unique will make it amazingly unique in the eyes of others.

Having a unique engagement rings also depends on the rings setting, styles, gemstones and type of metal band used. If you have matches your center stones to the metal band, that will absolutely be unique. A three-stoned diamond cut with a white gold metal band is unique. A pearl sprinkled with diamonds around it looks lovely and admired by most women. Any gemstones goes well with pearl. Diamond engagement rings are in demand, common but famous among other gemstones when it comes to engagement or wedding rings. If you're searching for something different, why don't you try other gemstones than diamonds. They don't cost much than the diamonds do.

Here are some great choices to consider:

Sparkling Ruby Diamond Three-Stone-Rings

Ruby gemstones are not that popular when it comes to engagement or wedding rings, it's not that common so choosing this stone is unique. Especially if it's designed by diamonds. Rubies are desirable with color red. For red symbolizes heart and love.

Emerald Cut Solitaire Engagement Rings

Emeralds are considered as semi- precious gemstones. One of the most desirable stones for engagement rings. A green and white emerald is a perfect choice for center stones with a white gold metal band.

Sapphire Engagement Rings

Princess blue and pink sapphire are great choices too. This kind of stones are now in demand for they look amazing.

Diamond Engagement Rings

They say that noting beats the best. And diamond is indeed the best. Diamonds are girls best friend that last forever. This stones looks perfect with any type of band like platinum, gold, white gold and silver. Though silver has a tendency to tarnish. There are some diamonds that are expensive depending on the carats. Diamonds are classified by four C's. Which are color, cut, clarity and carat.

Edwardian Antique Engagement Rings

If your lady is looking for something that looks like a treasure. Go for an Edwardian engagement rings. This type of ring was once given to Queens and Princesses started at 1500s decades ago. An Edwardian wedding ring can be found on your grandmother or great grandmother maybe. Diamond, pearls, jade and opals are most preferred nowadays. Platinum is the best setting for an Edwardian engagement or wedding rings.

Pearl Engagement Rings

Pearl represents simplicity and natural because it comes in either fresh or salt water. It is considered as timeless and classic. Perfect for wedding day. Most bride wear pearl jewelries because it matches well with their dress. It also symbolizes purity and sincerity.

By Christy Powell