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Do's & Don'ts for Buying an Engagement Ring

Published: Jul 5, 2024
Do's & Don'ts for Buying an Engagement Ring
Author: 
Nancy Brittian
Do’s 

DO Your Investigating  - We are here to help you to find the perfect price and ring! Our Rings in store are flexible for pricing inquire today Text or Call ahead of time before a visit (419)691-6352

DO Utilize your experts in store. Northwood Jewelers sales associates have gone through educational courses such as GIA (*Gemological Institute of America) and seminars to learn all there is to know about how diamonds are formed and all of their characteristics and what makes them the price they are. Let us help break down what the costs are of todays market diamond. You really do get what you pay for! You cannot put a price on the correct education you will receive with your quality purchase.

DON’T buy a diamond based off just the diamond grading report. Some reports are much more accurate than others when compared to GIA and EGL. Sound like another language? Stop in we will explain the difference.

Please DO!

 DO create a relationship with your jeweler. Take a seat, let’s chat-you will begin to feel more comfortable and less overwhelmed, be sure the jewelry store is for you too. Local? Close to home, easy to contact? Will they go the extra mile? Of course we will….look at our reviews!

Plan ahead! - If you want, schedule an appointment with us - Your time is valuable let us give you our full attention!

 

DO ask what type of services come with your purchase/after the sale! From Northwood Jewelers you will receive 1) Options for 0% financing for your purchase. We will configure your monthly payments before you buy 2) Insurance education is important, we want you to be covered after that beautiful rings leaves our store.  When purchased from Northwood Jewelers we supply you with a FREE $75.00 value Appraisal for Retail Replacement Value to take to your insurance agent. 3) We offer Lifetime Jewelry Care Plans. Jewelry repair exists because jewelry can break-This should not be a shocker.

 

PLEASE DO purchase a Care Plan! Boo boo's happen and they can be pricey. Our Care Plan is the BEST Out There -NO PENALTY care plans for LIFE with no out of pocket expenses. Lifetime repairs, cleanings, check-ups, one free sizing, rhodium dipping for white gold rings etc. Want to learn more about our amazing care plans? Visit our information page on our website.

 

 Purchasing your Diamond Engagement Ring from us? Be sure we are your one stop shop. Our Men's wedding band selection is SUPURB! The possibilities are endless.

Don’t

DON’T go out one day and decide out of nowhere you’re going to buy an engagement ring! This item is expensive and you want to view all of your options. Put your 007 shades on and get an idea of what she likes-INVESTIGATE! Pay Attention and Take Notes. If you are not sure how…Amanda at Northwood Jewelers- She ask has many tricks up her sleeve to help you! Narrow down the options and it will take a huge weight off your shoulders.

 

DON’T be afraid to ask "stupid" questions! OMG… I hear this all the time and the questions are not stupid at all. My most recent "stupid" question was "What is the difference between silver and gold silver?" What my customer meant was-What is the difference between Sterling Silver 925 and White Gold. SO MUCHHHH! Sterling Silver is a very soft metal and very low in cost. Sterling was known to be costume jewelry for many years in the jewelry industry because of its lack of wear-ability. Sterling Tarnishes quickly, it can dent and pit. White gold naturally comes out of the earth yellow, so there are alloys added to white gold to make that color. White gold is so much stronger when compared to Sterling Silver and it is a higher price range as well depending on the percentage of gold within the piece i.e.: 14K, 10K, 18K gold.

 

DON’T panic if you don't know her/his size OR if you have absolutely no idea what to get that special someone! Most customers come into the store knowing they want to ask the person they love to spend the rest of their life with them-----then there is choosing the ring and the correct size?!?!? Breathe! Wrong size-we will size it. No problem and get it done ASAP- If you don't pick the correct ring we will exchange it for you. That is our Northwood True Love Guarantee! No One else does that.

DON’T BREAK THE BANK! Save, budget and ask for that interest free financing. DON’T skimp on quality because of price. At Northwood Jewelers we will meet you in the middle. We will find you a quality piece of jewelry at a fair price. Again we will remind you-you get what you pay for.

 DON’T Stress! Take it easy, follow this guide and it will be smooth sailing from here on out. We hope to see you soon.
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