First thing’s first: Happy New Year, everyone! Though we updated the blog a day or two after the new year began, wishing everyone well somehow slipped our minds. We know. We’re hopelessly inconsiderate (and late). Our thoughtlessness aside, we’re taking...

Jeweler convinced your partner that she needs a 3 carat diamond? Just go outside and cry it out. You (and your bank account) deserve to let it out. If you’ve ever visited an extremely high-end diamond shop, there’s a good...

Everyone wants something for practically nothing these days. Nobody, not even us, is immune to this widespread penny-pinching syndrome. Snagging a pair of cute earrings for $15 in the mall on the weekend? Score! A charm bracelet for $20 or...

You may think boycotting a good is an ideal solution, but the abundance of a good can be a community's livelihood. We should instead focus on making improvements to the industry's standards. Today’s consumers are lost in a sea of...

Love isn't practical, so we're not going to preach to you about buying an affordable ring. Yes, affordable is better, but feelings get in the way of logic. There is a great irony about this piece. As the consumer, you...

If you’ve ever looked into buying a diamond ring online, you’ve probably run into one of those ads which offered “no-credit-needed” engagement ring financing. Of course, you, being the reasonably cautious online shopper that you are, were skeptical. Because, let’s...

This tarnished metal has lost its luster and won't make a particularly appealing addition to anyone's Friday night look... From sterling silver to platinum, fashion jewelry may consist of any number and combination of metals. Some of us prefer silver...

She isn't going to dump you because of what's not in your pocket! That's why you want to marry her! Hello, all! We’re back with the third installment in our jewelry financing series! If you missed last week’s financing education...

You have entirely too many things to get done this holiday season. You’re simultaneously planning your Thanksgiving get-together while scrambling to get your Christmas shopping done. To make matters worse, you’re not quite sure that all of this Christmas shopping...

You, like your lender, should know the risk of entering into any financial deal beforehand. When shopping for fine jewelry or other luxury goods, your credit is probably the last thing on your mind. Even those of you who finance...