I do hard-data price comparisons for diamonds, mainly rings. And this incredible Costco 4-carat emerald cut diamond ring in a platinum setting is of the most beautiful, and most expensive, that I’ve compared so far. Does Costco have the best deal on it? Can my “go to” winner, James Allen, beat Costco even on this […]
Shane Co. vs James Allen: Which is better for diamond shopping?
In this post, I put Shane Co. and James Allen head to head in a competition to give you the best price and service on a 1-Carat, Round Brilliant Cut diamond engagement ring. All with identical grades and specs. Which is better? The ring. We start at Shane Co. with this ring …. It has […]
Zales vs Kay Jewelers [2021] Which is the best jewelry store?
Why you (and many) love to compare these two stores It’s natural that you’re asking whether Zales or Kay Jewelers is the best jewelry store. We’re uber familiar with them. And with others such as Jared, and Tiffany. They do a lot of advertising. And they occupy a lot of real estate in shopping districts […]
Is This Costco Diamond Engagement Ring Worth it? Who wins this 1-Carat contest of value?
Are Costco diamonds worth it? Let’s see how this specific 1-Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring from Costco stacks up against the best online retailer in diamond engagement rings, James Allen. Costco ring offer: $4,699.99 You can see this Costco ring live as item number 1224083 at Costco (but possibly only until someone buys it.) (It’s […]
Are Costco Diamonds Worth it? I compare identical 1.5-Carat rings at Costco vs James Allen.
Are Costco diamonds worth it? For this one of my many comparison shopping sprees, I decided to compare a 1.5-carat amazing ring at Costco with a virtually identical ring at James Allen. The diamonds of both rings have identical GIA grades That’s hugely important, of course. The Gemological Institute of America grades the diamonds impartially. […]
Jared vs James Allen on a 1-Carat Total Weight Halo Diamond Engagement Ring:
In this blog post, I’ll show you exactly how to get a better deal on a 1-carat total weight halo diamond engagement ring. We’ll compare Jared and James Allen. Today’s diamond engagement ring shopping adventure: a 1-carat total weight halo diamond engagement ring at Jared vs James Allen I’ll show you how to select a […]
How My Readers Get a James Allen Premium True Hearts Diamond Engagement Ring for (about) $1,000
In this quick article, you’ll learn: How my readers save $2,000, even $3,000 or more on diamond engagement rings … avoiding needless overspending — and getting a premium diamond, together with premium settings of any kind of gold — white, rose, or yellow gold. Just want to see the steps to get the premium diamond […]
Engagement Rings Under $1,000: The Complete Guide
Can you get a good engagement ring for under 1,000 dollars? Absolutely. I show you ten examples of diamond engagement rings for under $1,000. Complete with links.
Lime green diamonds: meanings, prices and excellent alternatives
Lime green diamonds refer to diamonds that are the color of the skin of a lime, quietly vivid and dark green. Or they can be the color of the inside fruit of a lime — that translucent citrus green. This article shows you the truly stunning prices, as well as beautiful alternatives.
Green Diamonds: Prices, Kinds, and How to Find One You Can Afford
Green diamonds are made green from exposure to radioactivity over billions of years.
They’re not radioactive, but they rare. Cost ranges from affordable to extravagant. Here’s how to find a green diamond you love at an affordable price.
