by The Diamond Room | Jul 25, 2025 | Custom Rings, Ring Budgeting, Wedding rings
Choosing the right center stone is important—but the metal you choose for your engagement ring sets the stage for everything else. At The Diamond Room, we work exclusively with fine metals like 14K gold, 18K gold, and platinum—never silver or base metals—because...
by Matt O'Desky | Feb 20, 2025 | Engagement Rings, Ring Budgeting
Deciding how much to spend on an engagement ring can be tricky. Did you know the average cost is around $6,500? This article will guide you through setting a budget that makes sense for your finances and relationship. Let’s find the perfect ring without breaking...
by Matt O'Desky | May 14, 2019 | Diamonds 101, Private Jewelers, Ring Budgeting
[wtr-time] The jewelry business in the US in 2017 did a whopping $63.8 billion in sales, and most of those sales took place at one of three basic types of jewelry operations: Corporate retail stores, or “Big Box” stores Independent jewelers Private jewelers But what...
by Matt O'Desky | Apr 22, 2019 | Engagement Rings, Ring Budgeting
[wtr-time]You’ve found the one for you and you’re ready to dive into your future life together. All you need to do now is find the perfect engagement ring, but first you need to figure out your budget! Which can be hard when there are so many opinions and “rules” out...