Jared Engagement Rings - That's Jared!

Executive Summary about Engagement Rings By Julie Shields

Jared engagement rings are sold at the Jared Galleria of Jewelry, a distinctive jewelry store that offers a wide variety of jewelry, watches, loose stones, ring mounts, and services to the public. The first Jared's store was opened in 1993 and they offer prices from the affordable to the very luxurious. They have numerous stores across the nation; however the majority of their stores are located in the eastern United States. Jared Galleria of Jewelry is also a proud supporter of Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital. o Yellow gold-24 karat gold is pure gold with no other alloys. This type of gold is much too soft for jewelry so there is 18 karat gold (meaning 18 parts gold to 6 parts alloy) or 14 karat gold (most popular for rings because it is 14 parts gold to 10 parts other alloy). The alloys used are cooper and silver.

o White gold-comes in 18 karat and 14 karat. The alloys used in white gold are copper, nickel, and zinc.

o Platinum-has a similar look to white gold, however it's most attractive feature is its durability. There are many popular styles.

o Round Brilliant- the most common classic cut.

o Marquise-A lengthened brilliant-cut stone that has a point on each end.

o Princess-Usually a four-sided square to somewhat rectangular brilliant cut.

o Radiant-Usually a somewhat rectangular to square diamond.

o Emerald-A conventional octagonal cut regularly rectangular.

o Asscher-Most often called a square emerald cut; this stone is step-cut and square with cut corners.

o Heart-Extra fanciful cut, shaped just like a heart.

o Oval-Similar to the round brilliant cut, the cut is slightly oval.

o Pear-Joins the form and brilliance of a round stone with the lengthened sophistication of a marquise. The cut of a diamond is a gauge of the sizing, facet angles and finish.

o Color- the color rating is the comparative position of a diamond's body color on a colorless-to-yellow scale. The top, most striking diamonds are colorless.

o Clarity-The diamond's clarity is the gauge that measures the amount of a diamond that is without inclusions, extremely minute normal birthmarks that are found within most diamonds.

o Carat- Diamonds are weighed in units called carats. A carat is measured in increments called points. Jared's has a fully trained staff to help you through the entire process. They will help you find the perfect engagement ring, whether it is traditional, contemporary, modern, or something that you yourself has designed. They will also go over the various protection plans, cleaning schedules, guarantees, and warranties that the store offers.

Jared's website allows you to design your own engagement ring. They have many pre-designed settings that allow you to place the shape of the stone you prefer into the setting so that you may get a visual of the end result. You can also take a photograph or other type of picture that shows the ring you like. For example if you like Jacqueline Kennedy's engagement ring, bring them a picture and they will help you design that ring.

No matter what your heart desires, or what your budget is, Jared Galleria of Jewelry will be glad to help you with any questions you have to get you the ring that will make your intended bride happily say yes to you.

Engagement Ring Stores

Executive Summary about Engagement Rings By Julie Shields

With such a vast array of engagement ring stores available to the everyday consumer, how can one possibly narrow down the choices and make a decision about where to purchase their engagement ring? Time and research are your friends and will guide you through this messy maze. A typical mall jewelry store rings up 1.2 - 1.5 million dollars a year in sales. Unfortunately, as the retail stores takeover America, the mom and pop stores have to close up shop as they find it hard to compete.

Let's start with Zales. What lucky person can get through Christmas or Valentine's Day without hearing a jingle from this retail giant? Zales Corporation owns 2,300 stores throughout the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico and has been around since the 1920s. They own a variety of stores including Bailey Banks and Biddle, Gordon's Jewelers, etc. Its world headquarters are located in Irving, Texas. Bailey Banks and Biddle is where their higher end jewelry is sold.

Come see the softer side of Sears.... Located directly in their jewelry section. Sears isn't just for dudes looking to pick up a lawn-mower or some hardware. Sears has some robust jewelry sales. A quick look on their website shows simple engagement rings as low as $200

Here's a surprise! Your local Walmart and Kmart sell gazillions of dollars worth of jewelry each year. Like MaKat Jewels (combo of Walmart + Kmart) in the Lower East Village.

You may not have heard of Sterling Jewelers but you've probably heard of their stores, Kay Jewelers and Jared. All in all, they own 1,307 stores located throughout the U.S. Jared is cool in that they offer complimentary beverages in their store and even have a play area for the little tykes. How thoughtful. Jared seems to offer a wider range of jewelry than Kay both in merchandise and pricing.

Tiffany & Co Jewelry is located in more high-end shopping malls. Everything about Tiffanys is classy from their regal doorman to the beautiful blue bag your purchase is enclosed in. Unfortunately, high class usually comes with a high price.