Virtual Appointments
Due to the COVID-19 crisis we have closed our physical business and are not allowed to meet anyone for appointments or order pick-ups at this time. I encourage you to call me at 708-246-8100 or email me at guyblando@gmail.com with any of your needs during this time. As always, I will do my best to help you.
If you are interested in custom work or purchasing an engagement ring during this time, this page will be a good starting point for your search.
Finding the perfect engagement ring
A diamond purchase is a gift of love, used to mark a special occasion. The first diamond purchase for many is the engagement ring. Diamonds 101 is a one-on-one class I teach that uses nine loose diamonds to show color, clarity and make. This class takes about one hour, but will give you the experience needed to pick a diamond for purchase. During this health crisis, I am able to virtually teach Diamonds 101 will not be able to show you the diamonds and teach you to see the difference. If you are looking for the first step on choosing a ring, use the guide below.
Step 1: Set a budget
Similar to any big purchase, I encourage you to start with a rough budget of what you would like to spend on an engagement ring.
Step 2: Decide on a diamond shape
Marquise, heart, round, square? There are a dozen standard primary stone shapes to choose from. I bet a few will look familiar and one or two might stand out. If you are using the below search, you can filter by diamond shape on the left side under Primary Stone Shape.
Step 3. Pick a style
From classic to vintage, there are a dozen popular categories of styles that most engagement rings fall into. If you are using the below search. you can filter by category to see examples of common engagement ring styles. You’ll find this filter - top left - under Category.
Start Searching
Use the engaement ring search to discover styles, stones and inspiration for your engagement ring. Once you’ve narrowed down the search, send me an email with info on your first three steps as well as a link to any of your favorite rings. It’ll be a great jumping off point to finding the perfect ring for the love of your life.