The Journal
Notes from the bench.
Stories on diamonds and design, buying guides for pre-owned Rolex, and the small lessons that come from three generations behind the same counter.
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Famous Engagement Rings
Iconic proposals from Katie Holmes to Grace Kelly, and the rings that made them unforgettable love stories.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Engaging Engagements
Real proposal stories that prove the ring is only half the story — creative inspiration before you plan your own moment.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 1 min read
Don’t Finance Your Jewelry!
Why financing that bigger ring often costs far more than sticker price — and the fine print worth reading before you sign.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Could It Be A Clue?
The subtle signs — from sudden budgeting to snooping in your jewelry box — that suggest a proposal might be closer than you think.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Four Clues it’s Time to Pop the Question
Four telltale signs you and your partner are truly ready for engagement, from milestone moments to those unmistakable hints.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Breaking the Trend
A case for old-fashioned courtship — mending family ties and seeking a blessing before you ever shop for the ring.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Ask Her Father… or Her Friends
Whether the old-school blessing tradition still matters, and who to win over instead when her father isn't the right person to ask.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Are You Ready to Ask for Marriage?
Honest questions to ask yourself about trust, motivation and emotional readiness before you shop for the ring.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
An Appropriate Ring
Why a beautiful engagement ring doesn't require an inflated budget, and how direct diamond importing keeps prices honest.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Add a Little Color to Your Engagement
Why more couples are skipping the diamond norm for ruby, garnet, and sapphire engagement rings that reflect who they really are.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 1 min read
Some Thoughts about Carat Weight
Why a diamond just under a carat can look nearly identical to a full carat stone while costing considerably less.
April 2022
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What's Important About a Diamond Cut
Why cut matters more than clarity or color, and how it shapes a diamond's brightness, sparkle and fire.
April 2022
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