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Buy Like a Guy

The tools you need to buy an engagement ring or other important jewelry with confidence.

Third generation jewelry store owner and diamond expert, Andy Koehn, will take you from confusion to confidence by opening his playbook of simple secrets, so you can get a ring that’ll knock her socks off.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. 28 - Diamonds: Lab-Grown vs. Natural - Let The Sparks Fly!
June 1, 2023

Ep. 28 - Diamonds: Lab-Grown vs. Natural - Let The Sparks Fly!

In this episode we're going to dip our toes into the realm of lab-grown diamonds. I'll shed a little light on the ever-evolving diamond industry, exploring the distinctions between lab-grown and natural diamonds, their formation processes,...

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Ep. 27 - Decoding Platinum: From Weight to Rarity, Durability to Price-Unveiling the Ultimate Precious Metal Choice
May 25, 2023

Ep. 27 - Decoding Platinum: From Weight to Rarity, Durability to Pric…

In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of platinum, one of the rarest elements on Earth and highly valued in the jewelry industry. Join me as we explore the advantages and disadvantages of choosing platinum for your fine …

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Ep. 26 - The Regular Guy's Guide to Jewelry with Guest Pat Finn: Unveiling Necessity, Friendship, and a Quick Story about Chris Farley
May 18, 2023

Ep. 26 - The Regular Guy's Guide to Jewelry with Guest Pat Finn: Unve…

In this episode, Pat Finn and I continue our off-the-cuff exploration of the significance of fine jewelry, including a pretty sweet story about Pat's late friend, the legendary Chris Farley, and his love of gift-giving. We get a little sentimental,...

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Ep. 25 - A Real Guy's Jewelry Buying Experience: Tips and Tales with Actor Pat Finn
May 11, 2023

Ep. 25 - A Real Guy's Jewelry Buying Experience: Tips and Tales with …

Pat Finn is a well-known actor, comedian, and writer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He's appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including The Middle, Seinfeld, “It’s Complicated,” and the “I Am Chris...

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Ep. 24 - All That Glitters: A Guide to the Different Types of Gold for Your Engagement Ring and Fine Jewelry
May 4, 2023

Ep. 24 - All That Glitters: A Guide to the Different Types of Gold fo…

Gold has been treasured for centuries for its rarity and beauty, but did you know that not all gold is the same? In this episode, we'll explore the different types of gold and what makes them unique. Understanding the "K" …

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Ep. 23 - How To Calm Down When You're Shopping For Your Wedding Ring
April 27, 2023

Ep. 23 - How To Calm Down When You're Shopping For Your Wedding Ring

If you're like most guys, you haven't spent much time thinking about what kind of wedding ring you'd like, and honestly, until you have a need for one, you don't really care. Most guys don't wear a lot of jewelry, …

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Ep. 22 - From Classic to Modern: Exploring the World of Diamond Shapes
April 20, 2023

Ep. 22 - From Classic to Modern: Exploring the World of Diamond Shapes

Today, we're going to talk about the different diamond shapes and a few advantages of each. Diamonds come in various shapes and sizes, but I’m going to talk about the Top 8 based on their popularity. So, whether you're shopping …

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Ep. 21 - The Man's Guide to
April 13, 2023

Ep. 21 - The Man's Guide to "Push Presents": Where Legend's Begin

A lot of guys have no idea what a “push present” is. I have to confess that until there was a baby in my future, I never heard of it, nor did I know what it was. (And I'm in …

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Ep. 20 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 2
April 6, 2023

Ep. 20 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 2

This the second half of a discussion I had with my friend and hero, Maarten de Witte, aka "The Diamond Wizard." He's a living legend in the diamond cutting world, and he decided to tackle the oft repeated (and crazy …

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Ep. 19 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 1
March 30, 2023

Ep. 19 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 1

So I ran across a video where the guy in the video said that engagement rings were a scam and a rip-off and I just had to address it. But rather then answer it myself I brought in an expert …

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Ep. 18 - The 4 Cs of Diamonds: Exploring Clarity, Carat Weight, and the Most Important C of All
March 23, 2023

Ep. 18 - The 4 Cs of Diamonds: Exploring Clarity, Carat Weight, and t…

In this episode, we delve into the last two of the Four C's of diamond quality, Clarity and Carat weight. While the 4C's may seem boring, they play a significant role in determining the price you'll pay for a diamond, …

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Ep. 17 - Diamond Color Grades: Which is the Best
March 16, 2023

Ep. 17 - Diamond Color Grades: Which is the Best "Color" for You?

Did you know when we're talking about the 'color grade' of a diamond, we're actually referring to the lack of color? Did you also know that the top grade a diamond can achieve is a 'D'? Did you further know …

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