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

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

In our Maker Spotlight this week, we have Carolyn Pollack who designs and owns Carolyn Pollack Jewelry under Relios, Inc. The company was founded in 1994 by Carolyn and her husband, Bill. Her studio is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Relios & Carolyn Pollack Jewelry When talking about her history, we have to include her

Deliberately different. That’s how emerging company With Clarity describes its New York-based model for selling diamond engagement ring and wedding rings to a modern consumer base. With Clarity claims to be among the most innovative and quickest growing companies that allow customers to shop for rings online from the comfort of their homes.  That’s a

Bottom Line Up Front (TL;DR): The better overall online shopping experience, inventory, and selection – in my view – goes to James Allen here. Finding the right engagement ring is no easy task; it’s also an investment. The average cost of an engagement ring has now risen to over five thousand dollars–excluding the average of

Bottom Line Up Front Summary: While Shane Co has a decent selection, the better purchasing experience online is definitely with James Allen here. Plus, they offer more selection and better ethical sourcing processes.  Main Differences Between Shane Co vs James Allen The main differences between Shane Co vs James Allen are: Shane Co offers natural diamonds,

If you’re the lucky owner of a diamond ring, congratulations! Diamond rings are among the most popular types worn by brides and brides-to-be. Your fiance may have bought a ring straight from a jeweler or gifted you with a family heirloom. Or, perhaps you’ve treated yourself to a bit of bling? Either way, it’s essential