Adiamor vs Blue Nile: Shopping Experience, Selection & Prices
When they first opened for business, only a select group of consumers knew the names Adiamor and Blue Nile. But when it comes to buying an engagement ring or wedding band, the shopping experience and selection has changed dramatically over the past decade. And that means fewer purchases from traditional brick and mortar jewelers and […]
Continue readingZola vs Amazon Registry Compared (2019): Which is Right for You?
It wasn’t until the 1920’s when Macy’s introduced a wedding registry that such a thing existed. Before then, giving gifts was a tradition carried over from the idea of wedding dowries, and there were some guidelines, but also a lot of guesswork when it came to selecting a gift for the couple. That’s why I […]
Continue readingBest Blue Nile Alternatives [Updated for 2019]
For a decade after decade, diamond engagement rings have been an investment. Until about fifteen to twenty years ago, most engagement rings were bought at traditional jewelry stores in small boutiques or sprawling malls. The assumption was that a diamond ring should cost about three months’ salary, making it an important, expensive, and time-consuming endeavor. […]
Continue readingRitani Review: Everything You Need to Know About Ritani Diamonds
All wedding rings are beautiful in their way, but few had gotten more attention than Meghan Markle’s when she married Prince Harry this past month. Made out of Welsh gold, it was a gift from none other than Queen Elizabeth II. And while it’s impossible to come across a ring with of such grandeur, quite […]
Continue readingBrilliant Earth vs Blue Nile Compared: Which is the Better Online Jewelry Retailer?
To say a diamond ring is worth a million dollars is a gross under-exaggeration. That is if you’re talking about the wedding industry. In the United States, diamond rings accounted for $31.4 billion in sales, proving that the decline during the 2008 recession was a temporary dip. For consumers, that often means shelling out a […]
Continue readingKay Jewelers vs Jared Compared [2019 Edition]: Which is Right for You?
Even if you know nothing about jewelry, chances are you’ve at least heard of two companies: Kay Jewelers and Jared. From the iconic commercials with the catchphrase “every kiss begins with Kay” to the excited declaration of a newly engaged woman declaring “he went to Jared,” both companies have inundated the United States so much […]
Continue readingRitani vs James Allen [2019 Edition]: Which is Best?
Considered an 80 billion dollar industry in the United States alone, the sheer quantity of jewelry retailers isn’t so surprising. Adding to that, Americans account for over half of diamond purchases every year. And nowhere is that more evident than through the proliferation of online retailers. From 2016 to 2020, American e-commerce is expected to […]
Continue readingWhiteflash vs Brian Gavin Compared: Which is better?
The diamonds with the most carats get the headlines. From Paris Hilton’s 20 Carat present to Mariah Carey’s jaw-dropping 35 Carat platinum ring, there’s a common misconception that the bigger, the more brilliant. Luckily for those of us who don’t have celebrity-like budgets, that isn’t the case. In fact, the most stunning quality in a […]
Continue readingBest Prime Day Jewelry Deals for 2018: Deals on Rings, Necklaces, and Watches
Amazon Prime Day is back for 2018 and promises to be better than ever for Jewelry! Last year we found some amazing discounts on name brand jewelry. Each year Amazon improves on the previous year, so we are super stoked to see what they have in store this year. One of the issues we had […]
Continue readingBlue Nile vs Tiffany Compared: Which Retailer is Better for You?
Blue Nile and Tiffany & Co. are both upscale, preeminent, jewelry retailers known for their diamond engagement rings. However, there are some significant differences between the two, and being informed of them is important when making a momentous decision like purchasing an engagement ring. Read on to discover the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing from […]
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