Sparkle & Shine

Spring 2016

WRITER CREDIT:

Charleston Weddings Staff

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT:

Christopher Shane

Sparkle & Shine | On the hunt for an extra special ring or band? Look no further than these stunners

Charleston Wedding Croghan’s Jewel Box Diamonds Direct Paulo Geiss REEDS Jewelers Wedding Rings Roberto Coin

Photographs by:

Christopher Shane

We hit the shops around town to find the most fabulous and fetching rings on the market today. Here are our must-see picks. Take a peek, Pin, share, and drop as many hints as you need.

Vendor List:

Croghan’s Jewel Box, www.CroghansJewelBox.com

Diamonds Direct Charleston: www.DiamondsDirect.com

Kiawah Fine Jewelry: www.KiawahFineJewelry.com

Paulo Geiss Jewelers: www.GeissJewelers.com

Polly’s Fine Jewelry: www.PollysJewelry.com

REEDS Jewelers: www.Reeds.com

Roberto Coin Charleston: www.us.RobertoCoin.com

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