The Diamond Blog
How To Take Care of Your Jewelry
[wtr-time] Caring for your jewelry is an important part of ensuring the longevity of its life, as well as keeping it looking bright and shiny. There are many ways to care for your jewelry, although you should be vigilant of the products that you choose to use and be...
Engagement Ring Metals: A Guide
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...
Should You Insure Your Engagement Ring?
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....
Do Men Wear Engagement Rings?
When a man finally decides to marry the woman of his dreams, he gets her an engagement ring, right? But what about him? How does the man represent this commitment he has made until the wedding day? In the United States it’s not traditional for men to wear engagement...
How to Get a Custom Designed Engagement Ring (and for Less Than You Think)
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...
What’s the Benefit of a Private Jeweler, and is One Right for You?
What type of jewelry store is the best fit for you in terms of service, quality, available options and price? How do you know whether to choose a corporate retail store (“Big Box” store), an independent jeweler, or a private jeweler? What are the differences among these three?
Three Created Diamond Myths Debunked
[wtr-time] If you are in the market for an engagement ring, you’ve probably heard about created diamonds. Many people have heard of them, but don’t know what makes them so unique. Many have negative misconceptions about created diamonds and the differences from Mined...
How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
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 there about budgeting for such a life-altering purchase. This makes it pretty hard to decide which suggestion to follow when making your engagement decision.
Where is the Best Place to Buy a Diamond
One of the many choices people have to make during the jewelry buying process is whether or not they should go to a chain jewelry store or a private jeweler to make your purchase. When it comes to deciding whether or not to purchase an item from a jewelry store or private jeweler, there are several factors to consider.
Lab-Created Diamonds versus Mined
Are lab-created diamonds real? The answer might surprise you. They’ve been around for decades but are now a hot topic in the diamond jewelry industry.