The majority of men that I’ve helped find an engagement ring have been in love with “a wonderful woman who will love anything I get her.” They tell me "I know my girlfriend doesn't have an opinion on her ring, she barely wears jewelry" and "I know she wants to be surprised.” The truth is, most of these gentlemen are wearing rose-colored glasses. Yes, your lady might love … [Read more...]
Casting Defects to Watch For
In last week's article: Is your custom CAD done by a CAD Artist? I explained why choosing the right jeweler is important. A good jewelry designer is not only an artist but a skilled craftsman so today I want to go through some of the issues that can come up when a jeweler casts a piece of jewelry. Casting is a jewelry manufacturing process in which a molten metal is poured … [Read more...]
Is your custom CAD work done by a CAD artist?
I started this blog because I have a passion for diamond cut quality. But as a typical guy, I knew very little about jewelry and I still don't consider myself a jewelry expert. What I love about the world we live in is that it allows people with very different backgrounds and interests to connect and today I want to introduce you to a friend of mine who I think can teach all of … [Read more...]
Help! Which is the best sub 1.5ct diamond from James Allen?
Today I'm helping Michael look for a diamond around $10,000 and he's been stretching his budget trying to get the size/color/clarity that he wants and at the same time, a well-cut one of course. His preferred specs are ~1.5ct, F color, VS2 clarity, and plugging this into my Rapaport price calculator tells me that we've got some work to do. In short, Michael's budget is about … [Read more...]
Diamond Ring Eclipse
Today was a historic day for Americans and I have to say that I was super jealous of everyone who got to experience today's solar eclipse, especially those who got to see it in totality. Even sitting at home, watching on TV experiencing it vicariously, I got the chills and I immediately messaged my wife to start making plans for 2024 when the solar eclipse is going to pass … [Read more...]