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Choosing the best engagement ring for you

A diamond engagement ring is not only a physical representation of a man’s commitment and love towards his partner, but a beautiful piece of jewelry in its own right.  Choosing the right engagement ring requires working with people who not only know … Continue reading

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How Much Should I Spend on an Engagement Ring?

So you’ve finally decided that it’s time to “pop the question” and ask your girlfriend to marry you.  Congratulations!  Now what?! One of the first questions we hear from guys who are thinking about proposing is, “How much should I … Continue reading

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Platinum vs. White Gold: The right metal for your engagement ring

One of the questions we seem to frequently get asked is, “What is the difference in platinum versus white gold when it comes to selecting the right metal for my diamond engagement ring?”  For our personal jewelers, the answer typically depends on … Continue reading

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How to Buy a Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

First developed in the early 1900′s, the Cushion Cut diamond shape has soared in popularity over the past decade.  The modern day cushion is a descendant of the Old Mine Cut.  When cut properly, a Cushion Cut diamond can be breathtaking … it’s … Continue reading

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Have you ever found a diamond that turned out to be real?

One of my favorite stories while working as a private jeweler with Ascot was with a wonderful couple, Melanie and Daniel. Our first meeting was all three of us because he wanted to be sure he selected a ring Melanie … Continue reading

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