Engagement Rings Episodes

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, making it crucial to understand...

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 it is really hard to distinguish colorless...

In the last episode I discussed how “Cut is King” when it comes to diamonds, and how a better cut can make a diamond look brighter, bolder, bigger, and more beautiful. But what exactly are the visual properties that contribute to a diamond's appearance? There are...

The way diamonds come out of the ground, (or growing chambers in the case of lab grown diamonds) is far different than what we see in jewelry stores, engagement rings or other fine diamond jewelry.  Before they're cut, natural diamonds look like...

This is the 2nd part of an interview I did with my friend Adam Fried, a third generation diamond professional who teaches me something every time we talk.   We'll go a little more in depth about how the Cut of a diamond affects its performance,...

When you’re in the market for an engagement ring or other diamond jewelry it’s natural to do some research.  The trouble is, there’s so much information, a guy can get stuck.  So the big question is: how much do you really need to know...

Jewelry is most often thought of as a luxury item, but I think people look at it the wrong way.  I’m gonna get pretty deep in this episode, but I need to, because I think it’s the best investment you’ll ever make, and I also think jewelry...

You probably know a little about diamonds but in this episode I'll explain what "The Four C's" are, and why this scale exists. You might be surprised about what you should actually be looking for in your next diamond purchase. If you want to talk with...

One of the most common questions I get is, how much does an engagement ring cost? Or how much should I spend to get a decent ring? Now there is no single answer to that, but today I'll share some numbers that might help you and then give you the...

You may be caught off guard when she finds her perfect ring, especially when there are sales associates involved.  It feels like everyone wants you to make the next move, but what does that look like?  In this episode I'll tell you what most...

Sometimes it's not what she says, but what she doesn't say that matters.  I’m going to tell you about something to watch for, and it's a dead give away that she found the ring she wants; the one you know she'll love. If you want to talk with me...