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 […]
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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
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A piece of jewelry can make or break an outfit so this type of accessory must be carefully selected. It’s the finishing touch and it will polish your overall look. Unfortunately, most earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets have very high price tags. So, what should you do and where could you find jewelry that looks
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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
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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
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Brilliance, fire, and an elegant hue. No, I’m not talking about a diamond but a much more affordable gemstone that’s sure to give you a unique look for a fraction of the price. Now’s the time to embrace elegance with emerging ideas for blue moissanite necklaces, bracelets, and rings. While data from the National Jeweler
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Melanie Weir knows a thing or two weddings. The freelance author and contributor to Business Insider has covered numerous weddings and over the years noticed an emerging trend: a desire to cut back on overall wedding costs. And many of these trends bode well for less conventional gem stone choices like moissanite vs cubic zirconia. According
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Charles & Colvard has been a name in the moissanite jewelry industry since 1995, but recently it made news not for its signature collection of moissanite jewelry, but for how the company is performing financially. Top News-Herald mentioned Charles & Colvard as a key player in the moissanite stone market, alongside other big players such
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Gemstones are beautiful, precious and colorful alternatives to diamonds–but knowing where to find loose gemstones, especially online, can be tricky. The best places, in fact, might be more accessible than you’d imagine. There’s ample reason to both want to and be hesitant to shop online, but there’s no doubt that gemstones themselves can make beautiful
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Want to know if palladium jewelry, white gold, or silver are in style before you get engaged and plan your wedding? One way to tell: look at the trendsetters. While celebrities show off often expensive and over the top rings, it’s the royalty that makes a more lasting impact. Of all the iconic engagement rings
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