DOES SHE GET THE RING APPRAISAL?
Guys always ponder this one. Do you give your fiancé the diamond appraisal when you give her the engagement ring? “Here’s your appraisal honey.” My first instinct would be to ask why? Why does she [Read More…]
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DON’T LIKE YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING?
I see it happen all the time. Ladies will come in to the jewelry store to look at our beautiful engagement rings. The problem is… They already have one! Their engagement ring is sitting on [Read More…]
IS YOUR JEWELER CERTIFIED?
There is a misconception out there, that you should only shop at a jeweler that’s certified. Where this began, I don’t know. What do people actually mean when they say “certified jeweler“? I don’t know [Read More…]
A ONE CARAT DIAMOND FOR JUST $1,770
Nice… I would imagine this diamond would sell within a day or two… Why? Because not only is it the cheapest 1 carat diamond… But it actually faces up really, really well. Usually cheap 1 [Read More…]
GEMSTONES AS YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING?
It doesn’t happen that often, but every now and then I have ladies asking me about wearing a gemstone as their engagement ring. Now some women are only thinking about using gemstones as the side [Read More…]
DIAMONDS LOOK BETTER IN THE JEWELRY STORE
Why is it that diamonds always look better in the jewelry store than they do on your finger? Do jewelry stores have some magical bright light bulbs that makes the diamonds sparkle more than normal? [Read More…]
JEWELRY FINANCING PLANS OR SCAMS?
You spend months finding the perfect diamond engagement ring for your lovely fiancee. You’re excited by the clarity, color, and the sheer beauty of the diamond. You can’t wait to give it to her. But [Read More…]
DIAMOND RINGS FOR MEN
Men like diamonds too! Sometimes… Generally that diamond is in a men’s diamond wedding band, but it still counts. It’s real! And while it’s true that the majority of men’s wedding bands sold are plain, [Read More…]
2.00 CARAT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS
2 carats are BIG. A big carat weight with an even bigger impact… “OMG, look at your ring!” It’s a showpiece! Two carat diamond rings (mostly for engagement rings) can mean two totally different things. [Read More…]
BUYING CHEAP DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS
All you practical guys that are looking for a cheap diamond engagement ring, listen up: I can cut your costs in half! That’s right. Interested? Good! Here’s what you should buy… Buy an illusion: Not [Read More…]
DIAMOND CHANNEL SETTING NIGHTMARES
Everyone loves channel-set diamonds. If you don’t know, channel set diamonds are diamonds that are set down into the mounting by channeled walls (see pictures). The diamonds in channel settings are set almost flush and [Read More…]
SHOULD YOU BUY BOTH BRIDAL RINGS TOGETHER?
A lot of guys scratch their heads and ponder this eternal question when making a diamond engagement ring purchase. Should you buy both the engagement ring and wedding ring together at the same time? Usually [Read More…]