Educational: Engagement
Buying an Engagement Ring at Braunschweiger Jewelers
Braunschweiger Love Story: Jacquie and Stephen
Stephen and Jacquie found out when they were both 13 that they share the same birthday. Before long, they would share much more. Jacquie, then a competitive cheerleader, was introduced to Stephen by his older sister Sophie, who was also Jacquie's cheer team teammate....
Braunschweiger Love Story: Matt & Dana
While Matt and Dana went to high school together, they were just friends. After graduation, as most friends do, they headed off to separate colleges and many new friendships. A few years later, on the Fourth of July in 2015, Matt and Dana "reconnected" at a friend's...
Braunschweiger Love Story: Raul and Christine
After meeting online, and a few weeks’ worth of emails, texts, and eventually long talks that would go late into the night, Ronald was pretty certain even before his first date with Kristen that he’d be asking to see her again.
‘Rock On’ with your engagement ring purchase!
There are many things to think about when investing in an engagement ring, but the one major focus is the center stone. Most of the time, the stone accounts for a substantial or, in some cases, the largest part of the expense.
Ring design tricks add prominence and pizazz to moderately sized stones, as do alternative ‘center stones.’
Can I damage my diamond ring?
Everyone knows the phrase “a diamond is forever” in part because there is no harder material on earth than a shiny, beautiful diamond. But despite the fact it’s harder than nails, many of our customers want to know if it’s possible to damage a diamond ring.
Can my ring be stretched or resized?
Ever find the ring that you have been wearing for 10 years has “shrunk?” Or you were given a ring as a gift and it is too big or too small? This is something we see all the time. Customers want to know their options: Can a ring be stretched or resized to fit their hand?
The Anatomy of a Ring
Rings come in different shapes and sizes. From casual to formal, we’ve seen them all here at Braunschweiger Jewelers. In fact, rings are some of the most common pieces we see for repair in the service department at our jewelry stores.
The cost of gold vs platinum wedding and engagement rings.
When it comes to buying an engagement ring or wedding band for that special someone, there are many things to consider. Most customers have a ton of questions, from simple queries like “How much should an engagement ring cost?,” to more complex problems such as “How to wear engagement rings & wedding bands,” to specific questions like “How long does it take to get my wedding band or engagement ring?”
Diamond Certifications & Certifying Agencies
When it comes to diamonds, there’s a lot to take in. From the 4C’s, to
the price, to the shape, there’s a lot to consider. However, when looking at a
diamond, many of our customers have asked who’s grading it? Is it our staff? Is
it regulated by the government, or some other agency?