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5 Quick Points for Diamond Shoppers

Written by Andy Koehn on May 3, 2011 - 2 Comments
Categories: Diamonds, How to Shop, Man-to-Man

These are a few things I know from growing up in the diamond business and spending time “behind the counter.”  If you take what I say on faith then this post will be extremely helpful.  If not…don’t worry…we’ll expand on these in future posts. FOR NOW… Point 1: Most men I talk to still think [...]

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What Women Won’t Tell You…but You Need to Know.

Written by garyhill on March 23, 2011 - 8 Comments
Categories: Engagement Rings, Man-to-Man

[A guest post from Gary Hill of Passion Fine Jewelry.] I have been in the jewelry business for the last 18 years and I have to admit, I never really got it until the other day. A couple in their 70’s-80’s who mentioned this year would be their 56th wedding anniversary came in for a [...]

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A Weapon at the Diamond Counter.

Written by Andy Koehn on November 2, 2010 - 4 Comments
Categories: Engagement Rings, How to Shop, Man-to-Man

This is one of the best ideas I’ve heard in FOREVER.  A young man came into our store holding a couple of print outs and some pictures.  That’s not the great idea.  I see that all the time. What made this guy stand out was the fact that he was holding a picture of his [...]

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If Diamonds were Female Fighters

Written by Andy Koehn on June 17, 2010 - 3 Comments
Categories: How to Shop, Man-to-Man

LET ME BE FRANK. Stop buying diamonds based on  carat weight alone.  I know…you take all the 4 C’s into account when you are making your decision but all too often the process starts and ends with the size of the diamond.  But here’s the rub:  when you talk about the size of the diamond [...]

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Popping the Question: Obvious Advice

Written by Andy Koehn on May 19, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Man-to-Man

I have a little advice for guys who are going to pop the question:  spend a little time planning out how you’re going to ask her that monumental question. Gee…that’s original. I guess that’s not the most original piece of advice you’ll ever get…but we hear from far too many women that the actual moment [...]

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It’s About the Diamond, Dood.

Written by Andy Koehn on March 3, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Man-to-Man

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 [...]

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About Prices…

Written by Andy Koehn on February 15, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: How to Shop, Man-to-Man, Say It Like It Is

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 [...]

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Unmanly, Unromantic and Completely Unnecessary

Written by Andy Koehn on January 13, 2010 - 17 Comments
Categories: Engagement Rings, Man-to-Man

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 [...]

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Can Men Be Jewelry Gurus?

Written by Andy Koehn on December 29, 2009 - 2 Comments
Categories: Diamonds, Man-to-Man, Say It Like It Is

Granted this was sponsored by an independent jeweler…but these guys still have some enlightening things to say.  Check out our 1st BLAG-Cast…

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Real Men Make the Call.

Written by Andy Koehn on November 27, 2009 - 2 Comments
Categories: How to Shop, Man-to-Man

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 [...]

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