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Best Engagement Ring Colored Gems
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Best Engagement Ring Colored Gems
Description of use of sapphires, emeralds, and other colored gems in engagement rings.
November 2024
Do Engagement Rings Have to Be Diamonds?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Do Engagement Rings Have to Be Diamonds?
A discussion of how bound we are to choose diamond engagement rings.
November 2024
Three Ways to Make Your Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Three Ways to Make Your Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget
Strategies for getting an affordable engagement ring.
November 2024
A Quick and Easy Explanation of How to Use the Four C’s When You Buy an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
A Quick and Easy Explanation of How to Use the Four C’s When You Buy an Engagement Ring
An explanation of how to use the Four C's to save a substantial amount of money on a diamond.
November 2024
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring?
A blog post encouraging couples not to overspend on engagement rings.
November 2024
What Is the Three Months’ Salary Guideline?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Is the Three Months’ Salary Guideline?
An explanation of the three month salary guideline and why you should ignore it.
November 2024
A Diamond Cut to Consider Other than the Round Brilliant Cut
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
A Diamond Cut to Consider Other than the Round Brilliant Cut
A description of the emerald cut diamond for an engagement ring
October 2024
Is It Okay to Use a Pre-Owned Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Is It Okay to Use a Pre-Owned Engagement Ring?
A discussion of why some people don't like vintage engagement rings.
October 2024
Can I Use a Ruby for an Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Can I Use a Ruby for an Engagement Ring?
Quick discussion of the use of rubies in engagement rings.
October 2024
Three Ways to Make an Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget 
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Three Ways to Make an Engagement Ring Fit Your Budget 
Three strategies for spening less on an engagement ring.
October 2024
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring
Tips on determining how much to spend on an engagement ring.
October 2024
In Your Engagement Ring: White Sapphires Vs. Diamonds
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
In Your Engagement Ring: White Sapphires Vs. Diamonds
An explanation of the difference between diamonds and white sapphires on engagement rings.
October 2024
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