I’m sure you like morganite – but there will always be one soul who loved it more… The famed banker JP Morgan loved it so much the gem was actually renamed from a lazy “pink beryl” to Morganite. Imagine that. This gemstone’s accessible price and stunning appearance has made it a very popular diamond … Continue reading 5 Morganite Engagement Ring Designs And Ideas You’ll Love
Diamond size matters. It’s not just sales talk or an unnecessary burden laid on most men who go engagement ring shopping. Most jewellery designs really look much nicer with a larger diamond. Some designs actually need a large diamond to work at all. A decent sized diamond is your first step to crafting a visually appealing … Continue reading 4 Hacks To Get WAY More Diamond For Your Money
Pro-tip; she’s marrying the man – not the ring. Ok, let’s proceed with that in mind. We hear the words “I don’t how much I should spend on an engagement ring” close to every day at our Pretoria based studio. The awesome, short answer would be: whatever you feel comfortable with. That’s not really how … Continue reading How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?
Although we always advise gentlemen to get some form of girlfriend involvement/input when purchasing an engagement ring I know some folks prefer to keep it a complete surprise. Erring on the side of caution doesn’t mean the ring has to be dull and boring. Over the years we’ve identified a few styles that … Continue reading The 5 Safest Engagement Ring Designs If You’re Shopping Without Your Girlfriend
I’m a big fan of the old(?) saying; you get what you pay for. Buying the cheapest per se is a sure-fire way to get burnt. Luckily, after a few burns most of us start to grasp the concept of value. This price to quality ratio (value) is an invaluable tool when making purchasing … Continue reading Why Are Mall-Based Jewellers So Expensive?
A few short nights ago I was stunlocked by a fascinating radio interview with a car salesman discussing car buying myths and tips. First lesson; take the bare amount of extras – they’re completely worthless when you resell the vehicle. Second lesson; when you’re seriously (like, really really) in buyer-mode negotiate prices during the last … Continue reading Engagement Ring Shopping Tips From Professional Jewellery Consultants
The ever weakening South African Rand has caused engagement ring prices to increase quite a bit over the last few years. By “a bit” I mean they have pretty much doubled. Whatever your friend paid 5 years ago – you’ll be paying double that today.
“What’s popular?” isn’t a question we get bombarded with here at Poggenpoel.com. I’m proud to announce that most guys have figured out that buying a diamond engagement ring is a tad more complex than renting a DVD for Friday date-nights.
Whether you like curves or not, there is one curve you can’t avoid: The Buyer’s Learning Curve.