It’s About the Diamond, Dood.
I got a call the other day from a guy in Florida who was looking for a diamond and wanted to know if I could help him. These kinds of calls fall into one of two(2) categories:
I am sincerely looking for your help because I feel you know things I don’t and I want to [...]
READ MORE »About Prices…
As far as I know this guy was not in the jewelry business. I’m not related to him…never met him…don’t owe him any money and he has no compromising pictures of me from Vegas. I mention this only because what I am about to post is the philosophy that underlies our pricing approach…even though I [...]
READ MORE »Unmanly, Unromantic and Completely Unnecessary
I sat down and had a few conversational beers with some regular guys to find out what men think about when they’re on the diamond/engagement ring hunt. (See Can Men Be Jewelry Gurus?) I have to be honest…I didn’t expect the conversation to focus on “salespeople” and “trust” as much as it did. I thought [...]
READ MORE »Can Men Be Jewelry Gurus?
Granted this was sponsored by an independent jeweler…but these guys still have some enlightening things to say. Check out our 1st BLAG-Cast…
READ MORE »Real Men Make the Call.
Manly men make decisions. A real man seeks out the people and resources who can give him the information he needs to make an informed decision…and then he pulls the trigger.
He also takes full responsibility for his decisions…and either basks in the glory of a victory or learns from his mistakes. Either way…he’s not afraid [...]
Bigger Is NOT Always Better.
I thought I’d share a little bit from a Q&A email I took part in the other day. This is THE biggest question guys have when it comes to buying a diamond for an engagement ring. We were talking about a Hearts On Fire Diamond specifically…but it could apply to most premium cuts. (Though I’m [...]
READ MORE »We’re Back.
It’s been too long since I posted anything on BLAG but I’m back. Sorry for the interruption but sometimes Life needs your attention more than a blog site does.
The good news is that I have been watching the “new” marketplace and much of what I’m seeing only supports my initial views. Namely…that it’s a jungle [...]
100% Light Return???
In trying to have the last word on the importance of the Cut in defining a diamond’s appeal, many sellers promote magic numbers – like “100%” light return.
Buyers beware!
That notion is far too simplistic. I find that “light return” percentages are rather meaningless for many reasons. A mirror returns 100% of the light shined on [...]
Guns for Hire…
Listen, if you’re going to take the trouble to search the Internet to learn about diamonds…and then get in your car and drive from place to place to find the “best deal,” be sure to let the salespeople in those jewelry store’s know what you’re about. They work for you…they’re your hired guns.
Just say it…
When [...]
The 4C’s vs. A Great Steak
Diamond’s are an enigma to most guys. A great steak, on the other hand, speaks for itself.
Grilling a great steak is not a slam-dunk by any means. The upfront prep work, the heat of the coals, the cut of meat, all must combine in a synergistic dance of harmony. (OK…maybe I’m giving this a little too much importance. Then again, maybe [...]
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