by Matt O'Desky | Apr 1, 2020 | Buying a Diamond, Private Jewelers
As COVID-19 changes everything around us, small businesses are having to drastically adapt in order to continue operating. Many are having to close their doors- some temporarily, some permanently- across the globe. As a small business ourselves, we’re committed to...
by Matt O'Desky | Aug 12, 2019 | Buying a Diamond, Engagement Rings
In 2018, the average price of an engagement ring was $5,680. But is that a reasonable price for you? We’ll walk you through how to determine the right budget for you if you are at a loss for how much to spend on an engagement ring. Forget the Old “X-Months” of Salary...
by Matt O'Desky | Jul 29, 2019 | Buying a Diamond, Diamonds 101, Loose Diamonds
If you’ve done any research into buying a diamond ring, you have probably heard of the 4 C’s – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat. However, unless you are an experienced jeweler, you may not know how to interpret what those 4 C’s really mean for you. Use this handy guide...
by Matt O'Desky | Jun 5, 2019 | Buying a Diamond, Engagement Rings
One of the less talked about decisions that come with purchasing an engagement ring is whether to get insurance for it. Some of our clients’ wrestle with this question. The reality is you can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for life’s unexpected surprises....
by Matt O'Desky | May 23, 2019 | Buying a Diamond, Custom Design, Engagement Rings
When shopping for engagement rings or any kind of jewelry for that matter, the word “custom” has many negative connotations to it. Some are fearful of the design not coming out the way they imagined, and even more assume the cost associated with custom is out of their...
by Matt O'Desky | May 2, 2019 | Buying a Diamond, Created Diamonds, Diamonds 101
[wtr-time] If you are in the market for an engagement ring, you’ve probably heard about Lab Grown Diamonds. Many people have heard of them, but don’t know what makes them so unique. Many have negative misconceptions about Lab Grown Diamonds and the differences from...
