According to tradition, three rings are exchanged during a marriage – the engagement ring for the woman and a wedding ring for the man and the woman. But what does each ring symbolize? And do you really need all three rings? Read this to find out the differences...
The largest near colorless lab grown diamond in existence has landed in Austin, Texas. This 15.32-carat stunner was recently acquired by The Diamond Room, and is available for purchase in our Austin location. The stone is rated G in color which translates to “nearly...
With all of the different metal types, diamond cuts, clarities, the carat of the diamond, the band design and much more, it can become extremely difficult to make sure you are choosing the perfect engagement ring. Use this as a guide to start your research on how to...
Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. But how are you supposed to know which one to choose? Check out our guide to learn more about the types of diamond cuts to choose from for your engagement ring or custom jewelry. Round Cut The most popular cut for diamonds is the...
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...
An engagement that sent excited shockwaves through an entire fandom – Saturday Night Live writer Colin Jost proposed to actress Scarlett Johansson. She is best known for her role as Black Widow as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Appropriately enough,...
In 1893, a scientist name Henri Moissan discovered a new gem in a crater left behind when an asteroid fell to Earth. This gem, which was created among the stars, was remarkably similar to diamonds. This dazzling new stone was named Moissanite after the scientist who...
Consumers today are considering the environmental impact each of their purchases have. This also includes their jewelry purchases, which is why lab grown, or “created” diamonds are more popular than ever. Lab grown diamonds have the same mineral makeup as mined...
The truth is there is no “one metal” that all engagement rings are made of. In fact, traditionally the metals used for the bands of engagement rings has evolved and changed quite a bit over time along with trends. That being said, there’s no metal used in jewelry that...
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....
