According to some statistics, as much as over eighty percent of engagement rings are diamonds, despite a recent trend towards diamond ring alternatives, including gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and morganite, and moissanite. But what many people don’t realize is that some of the popular engagement rings are not from natural diamonds, but from lab-grown diamonds, […]

Bottom Line Up Front Summary: While both companies are reputable, I found the better online experience and selection with Jared’s here.  Both Shane Co and Jared are reputable and well-known jewelry vendors with long brand histories. They both market a pretty wide range of precious items, settings, and models. Lately, they did their best to

Before searching or purchasing engagement rings and diamond jewelry online, you should first gather as many details as possible about the vendors. Still, this will be a complex and time-consuming process that requires you to go through dozens of articles or reviews to discover collections, customer support, shipping policy, payment options, prices, and more. To

Ritani and Blue Nile, two of the biggest names in the online jewelry industry are becoming increasingly competitive–with each other especially for diamond jewelry. Just three years ago, Ritani, a New-York based retailer, partnered with independent jewelers and local jeweler storefronts to expand its loose diamond collection, diamond engagement ring collection, and fine jewelry, specifically

Bottom Line Up Front Summary: While both brands are reputable, the better overall online experience and selection is definitely with the digitally native Blue Nile experience here. Blue Nile and Shane Co are some of the largest diamond retailers in the world. Most of their current activity happens online, on their websites, where you can order

Jewelers with a huge online presence, like Jared and Blue Nile, are making waves. In a recent interview with JCK, Blue Nile’s Chief Financial Officer, Bill Koefoed, revealed that, to stay competitive, Blue Nile has made sweeping changes over the years, in part by revamping the company’s website, improving “diamond visualization”, and paying extra attention

Blue Nile and Tiffany & Co. are both upscale, preeminent, jewelry retailers known for their diamond engagement rings. My Top Line Up Front: While I prefer Blue Nile for having a better ONLINE customer experience, I ALSO like a completely different retailer overall. MY new favorite online retailer has to be James Allen here, with

To say a diamond ring is worth a million dollars is a gross under-exaggeration. Bottom Line Up Front Summary: Overall, I found the sheer selection, varieties of cuts, and diamond prices to be superior at Blue Nile here. That said, if sustainable sourcing (or lab created diamonds) are what you are looking for, Brilliant Earth

Bottom Line Up Front Summary: While Adiamor had some nice aspects, the better overall selection, online experience and prices are definitely with Blue Nile Here. 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

For 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. All