Buy Like a Guy

Bourbon continues to be a "go to" for guys who want to move away from cheap beer and fruity drinks, and I support it.  It's a crazy big world of choices that are mind boggling, even to seasoned bourb…

This is an auspicious moment because in this episode, for the first time, I’m going to address "The Ladies."

Specifically, I’m going to talk about what you, as a woman,  should NOT do when you and yo…

Customer involvement in designing jewelry is a growing trend in the jewelry business. Independent jewelry stores offer a range of options, from changing metals and gemstones to adding unique touches.…

A lot of guys have no idea what a “push present” is.  I have to confess that until there was a baby in my future, I never heard of it, nor did I know what it was.  (And I'm in "the business!") So wha…

"The times they are a changin'..."  I'm changing up the show and taking the podcast in a different direction!  Buy Like a Guy will be exploring topics beyond fine jewelry to include other areas of in…

In this episode of Buy Like a Guy, I revisit when the proverbial "right time" is to make your buying decisions, and the importance of having a Plan B.

It's always best to buy important jewelry well b…

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shane Decker we discuss the role of jewelry in celebrating life's events and he shares the most important factors to consider when buying diamond jewelry. The conver…

It seems like most, if not all, of the information and marketing messages coming out of the jewelry industry these days are geared toward women. It makes sense because oftentimes she is the driver wh…

In this episode I'm going to talk about something that resonates with both men and women: When you glance down at your brand new ring, and see those first few scratches and dings.  It can be disheart…

If you’re the kind of person that doesn’t give a whole lotta’ "you know what’s" about fine jewelry or diamonds, or where the prices come from, I’m here to tell you, that’s okay.  In fact, I think it’…

“So what’s the hardest year of marriage?” You may be surprised to hear that I've been asked that question more than once. (Unless you're married. Then you know it's not an uncommon question, especial…

As human beings we have an innate need to express ourselves to the rest of the world. Whether through our clothes, our time pieces, sharing our tastes in music, wearing our favorite team's merch…and …

There are some fantastic pieces of jewelry that are beautiful and impactful, and they tend to cost a lot of money, and it's also the kind of jewelry that she won't wear "all the time."

It begs the qu…

In this episode I'm going to clue you in on something that I learned last week after talking with the girls here at the jewelry store.

First time listeners, if you don’t already know, I get a wealth …

This the second half of a discussion I had with my friend and hero, Maarten de Witte, aka "The Diamond Wizard."  He's a living legend in the diamond cutting world, and he decided to tackle the oft re…

So I ran across a video where the guy in the video said that engagement rings were a scam and a rip-off and I just had to address it. But rather then answer it myself I brought in an expert jeweler a…

I wore a Rolex as I recorded this episode. Not to impress anyone, but because I had a certain memory, and a revelation a bit earlier in the week that is wrapped up in the Rolex brand, so I thought I …

In this episode I'm going to address something that is rare, but it DOES happen, and if it happens to you,  it can bring on a not-so-slight feeling of dread.  And I don’t think I’m being overly drama…

Someone asked me to put together a Top 10 list of the things a guy (or girl) should know to make buying jewelry less painful, and maybe even fun. 

I personally believe buying jewelry should be fun. W…