{"id":25545,"date":"2018-09-13T10:50:16","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T14:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=25545"},"modified":"2018-09-13T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T14:50:16","slug":"picking-the-right-jeweler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/picking-the-right-jeweler\/","title":{"rendered":"PICKING THE RIGHT JEWELER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Picking-The-Right-Jewelry-Store-To-Buy-An-Engagement-Ring-From.gif\" alt=\"Picking The Right Jewelry Store To Buy An Engagement Ring From\" title=\"Picking The Right Jewelry Store To Buy An Engagement Ring From\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-25547\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Going from store to store? Trying to decide <strong>where to buy &#8220;the ring&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nTrying to figure out which company is best, <strong>with the best deals???<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nWhich one is the right one for you?<\/p>\n<p>\nWell, there isn&#8217;t an easy answer to all of this <strong>because of one thing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\nYou&#8217;re dealing with an <strong>individual <\/strong>and <strong>NOT the actual company<\/strong> (or their philosophy). <\/p>\n<p>\nSo at any given time, that one salesperson is <strong>the sole representative<\/strong> of that company. Meaning, they may not be acting in the company&#8217;s best interest at all times.<strong> They could be having an off day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nWho knows, maybe the got no sleep the night before, maybe their dog died, maybe the got into a fight with their significant other, maybe they experienced road rage&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><h2>Am I making excuses?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Maybe&#8230; <\/strong>But it&#8217;s not the store, <strong>it&#8217;s that person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>You just don&#8217;t know.<\/h2>\n<p>\nIt&#8217;s difficult to base your purchase and what you think of the store, just on that one salesperson and <strong>what they say or do<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Not everyone is always 100%<\/strong>. Even the best of us&#8230; Some days we&#8217;re down.<\/p>\n<p><h2>It&#8217;s human nature.<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnd people tend to forget this. People automatically think &#8220;<strong>This place sucks!<\/strong>&#8221; And they leave, and never come back. It could happen to <strong>any business, at any time<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nThink about your favorite restaurant. Have you ever gone there and just gotten <strong>okay service?<\/strong> Attitude? <strong>Cold food?<\/strong> Is it the waitress? The chef? <strong>Someone called in sick???<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>\nHolding an entire jewelry store accountable <strong>isn&#8217;t fair sometimes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nOne day you could be treated like a King or Queen, or you could be <strong>hurried out the door<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>How do you decide?<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou decide this way: <strong>You look at the bigger picture<\/strong>. Take a step back and consider <strong>everything <\/strong>when engagement ring shopping:<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diamond Info<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Prices<\/li>\n<li>Service<\/li>\n<li>Warranties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nLooking at <strong>the entire package<\/strong> can help you better decide which jeweler is the right jeweler to shop with.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Let&#8217;s take a closer look&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Diamond Info:<\/h2>\n<p>\nDo they give you enough info about the item you&#8217;re interested in? Enough info to <strong>effectively shop and compare apples to apples?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nDo they tell you the 4 C&#8217;s? The cut (the <strong>real cut grade<\/strong> and not just the shape of the stone&#8230; &#8220;<strong>excellent <\/strong>&#8221; cut vs &#8220;<strong>round<\/strong>&#8220;)? Do they tell you the <strong>color<\/strong> of the stone? Show you where they fall on a diamond chart?<\/p>\n<p>\nDo they talk about the clarity? <strong>Show it to you under a microscope? <\/strong>These things are important when shopping for diamonds.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Is the stone certified<\/strong> (comes with a diamond report from <strong>GIA<\/strong>)? Does the diamond have <strong>fluorescence <\/strong>(this will be listed on the report as well)?<\/p>\n<p>\nWhen buying diamonds, the only way to know if you&#8217;re getting a good deal is to <strong>know all of the info<\/strong>. Only then can you decide <strong>why the prices are different<\/strong> and which jeweler is <strong>overcharging<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nAnd the best way to compare stones is to see them <strong>side by side<\/strong>. Compare different qualities and cuts and see them sparkle. <strong>Some face up better than others<\/strong>. It&#8217;s something you have to see to believe.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Diamond Prices:<\/h2>\n<p>\nBefore you buy any diamond, compare their prices with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/?a_aid=JSDG\">James Allen<\/a> instead. <\/p>\n<p>\nJames Allen has every carat weight, every quality, every shape imaginable (<strong>over 200,000 diamonds in stock<\/strong>). So it&#8217;s easy to see the <strong>actual stones<\/strong>, and find the perfect price for you. You&#8217;d be surprised with <strong>how much cheaper<\/strong> they are verses the mall stores.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Compare<\/strong> a diamond from <strong>Kay Jewelers<\/strong> to <strong>James Allen<\/strong> below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Compare-Diamonds-Solitaires-From-Kay-Jewelers-And-James-Allen.jpg\" alt=\"Compare Diamonds Solitaires From Kay Jewelers And James Allen\" title=\"Compare Diamonds Solitaires From Kay Jewelers And James Allen\" width=\"640\" height=\"750\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Compare-Diamonds-Solitaires-From-Kay-Jewelers-And-James-Allen.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Compare-Diamonds-Solitaires-From-Kay-Jewelers-And-James-Allen-85x100.jpg 85w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Compare-Diamonds-Solitaires-From-Kay-Jewelers-And-James-Allen-256x300.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>PRICE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#87c1fc\" valign=\"top\"><strong>VIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>Kays, 1.00, SI2, I, ?, ?, ?, ?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$8,399<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/2767825\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.kay.com\/en\/kaystore\/r6-rings-101488--1\/leo-diamond-artisan-ring-1-carat-round-cut-14k-white-gold\/101488\/101488.101495\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>James Allen, 1.00, SI2, I, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$4,080<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/1.00-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5402078?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>James Allen, 14k White Gold Solitaire Ring<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><strong>$240<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cbe3ff\" valign=\"top\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/engagement-rings\/solitaire\/?OrderBy=Price%20asc?a_aid=JSDG\">VIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><h2>There is NO Comparison!<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Kays is double the price<\/strong>&#8230; <strong>WOW!!!<\/strong> (At the time of this post; prices may change)<\/p>\n<p><h2>Service:<\/h2>\n<p>\nHow you are treated goes a long way&#8230; <strong>Do you feel pressured?<\/strong> Intimidated? Rushed? Is the presentation <strong>awkward?<\/strong> Do they have to keep leaving and <strong>asking someone else the answer<\/strong>? <\/p>\n<p>\nBuying a diamond should be <strong>a joyous experience<\/strong>. You should feel great when you leave the store. It should feel comfortable, calm, there should be good rapport, you should feel happy about your choice (<strong>not railroaded<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>\nAfter all, most people tend to shop at the jeweler that sold them their ring for the rest of their lives. So you want to find a store and salesperson you <strong>connect with<\/strong>&#8230; You&#8217;ll be buying your wedding rings, anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, and <strong>Christmas goodies<\/strong> from them&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>Warranties:<\/h2>\n<p>\nWarranties are vital. <strong>Is the diamond under warranty?<\/strong> Do they have a return policy? What happens if you break a prong? Need to get it resized? <strong>Lose a stone?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>ASK QUESTIONS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nSome jewelry stores have very little policies. Some have none.<strong> Some make you pay for them<\/strong>. Do they offer a trade-in\/upgrade plan? <strong>What about buybacks?<\/strong> Engraving? <strong>Repairs???<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>ASK!<\/h2>\n<p>\nAsking will be the only way to find out what they do and <strong>how they&#8217;ll take care of you in the future<\/strong>. Many times these policies are hanging on the walls, or they have brochures on the counter. No matter what, you want your ring to be covered. Some stores even offer insurance, payment plans, <strong>interest free financing<\/strong>, layaway&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>All in all&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>There isn&#8217;t a perfect way to find the right store<\/strong>. Most of it is <strong>following your gut<\/strong>. But comparing rings, prices, and policies can help immensely. <\/p>\n<p>\nI&#8217;d suggest heading out to all the local jewelry stores first.<strong> See what they have to offer<\/strong>. Talk to the people, the managers, see which stores you trust. <\/p>\n<p>\nAnd then <strong>before you commit to buy<\/strong>, shop online (which also eliminates <strong>dealing with people<\/strong>). Because, as you can seen from the example above, <strong>you can save tons of money!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nAnd if want to see <strong>which diamonds I recommend<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?Color=G,F,E,D&#038;Cut=Ideal,TrueHearts&#038;Clarity=SI2,SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;CaratFrom=1&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Polish=EX&#038;Symmetry=EX&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None?a_aid=JSDG\">check out these beautiful diamonds HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Cheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Going from store to store? Trying to decide where to buy &#8220;the ring&#8221;? Trying to figure out which company is best, with the best deals??? Which one is the right one for you? 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