EP04 Buying Fine Jewelry: Part 1 Diamonds
Have you ever wanted to buy a diamond or another piece of fine jewelry but felt you should already know what you’re doing before walking into the store? This episode is for you.
I sit down with Nicole Nettles, owner of Blue Water Jewelers, and Kashmir Elkin, an engagement ring specialist, to talk through the questions people actually have before making a significant jewelry purchase. We’re keeping it practical: no gemology degree required.
We cover lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, what really affects sparkle, why cut matters, how carat weight can be misleading, what to know about resale and upgrade policies, how to choose a setting that fits your lifestyle, and why seeing a diamond in person can matter more than the grading report alone. We also cover buying for yourself, traveling with valuable jewelry, and a few expensive mistakes buyers make when they don’t know which questions to ask.
This is Part 1 of Buying Fine Jewelry because, as with watches, there was too much to cover in one conversation. In Part 2, we’ll cover buying jewelry online, metals, and why a relationship with a jeweler can matter more than you might think.
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