Buy Like a Guy

This episode was originally published in December, 2022.

Picking the "right" engagement ring or other fine jewelry can be unnerving as hell.  Questions start flooding your head..."what if she doesn't…

In this episode, I'm going to summarize a brilliant talk I heard "way back when," from a legend in our industry, Shane Decker. (I got his permission, and one day I'll have him on as a guest.) His pro…

Gentleman, in this episode I present the official "Buy Like a Guy Diamond to Steak Conversion Chart."

It's a tool designed to help you relate the 4 C's of diamond quality to the final price you'll p…

Most men's day-to-day revolves around work, making money, hitting the gym, maybe managing fantasy football teams, getting ready for hunting season, or getting sweet tickets to the game.  You know..."…

In this episode I'm going to share something I learned first hand about what you should not do when you buy and give something as special as an engagement ring, an anniversary gift...hell...any gift …

We live in the age of fast fashion and convenience, where we can pretty much get everything we want with the click of a button. 

My guest would say that this is exactly the wrong way to buy something…

In this episode I discuss a listener's questions and concerns about buying a lab grown diamond online, among other things. 

He had already gone "ring lookin'" with his girlfriend and had a solid budg…

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…

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.…

While some may not immediately associate jewelry shopping with noble acts, we do. Think about it; you're trading your hard-earned dollars for something small and valuable, something you might not ful…

**The Truth About Diamonds**

Diamonds, often touted as "forever," have a mystique of invincibility. However, the reality is that they are not indestructible. Much like everything else in our physical…

Just last week, there was a guy who was agonizing a bit over what quality and size of diamond he should get. He was clear on the ring style, and he had his budget set, so all was moving along smoothl…

In the last episode, I explored the question of why diamonds hold such a special place in the hearts of women. In today's episode I'm venturing into the world of mysticism surrounding diamonds. This…

In this episode I'll give you a small piece of advice that pretty much never fails.  Pretend we're sitting at a bar and we've just ordered our first pint of Guinness, and you want to know how to find…

My dad was blunt, honest, and as funny as can be. He was a "character." We worked together for years in the jewelry business, and I learned more about people than I did about diamonds and jewelry fro…

Today I'm going to address a classic problem: finding the perfect engagement ring, then finding out it's out of your price range. It's a drag, but it's not "game over." You just need to call a differ…