There is a lot to consider when you’re looking for a setting style, but perhaps the most important is the woman who will be wearing it. Think about her tastes, interests, career, activity level and style as a guide. What color jewelry does she gravitate toward—white, rose or yellow? Does she prefer simple or ornate? Is she drawn to the classics or does she have her own unique style? Based on your input, we are able to navigate you in the right direction!

It’s also important to consider metal type when choosing the setting. Platinum, white gold, and yellow gold are the most common metals used to make engagement rings and wedding bands.

Platinum is the among the purest and most valuable of the precious metals. It’s rarer than gold which makes it more expensive than gold. It’s the only white metal that won’t tarnish or turn a natural “yellow” color, and doesn’t require any routine plating. It’s also an ideal metal for those with metal allergies because of its purity.

White gold and yellow gold are chosen more frequently for engagement ring settings with white gold being much more common. Gold is harder than platinum, and for many engagement ring styles, gold is recommended. White gold isn’t actually “white” it’s created by mixing white alloys like nickel to yellow gold to achieve the white color.

The four C’s refer to the diamond’s properties: Color, Clarity, Cut Grade and Carat Weight. Instead of filling this answer with highly scientific terms and getting really technical, we will educate you on all of these in layman’s terms. And no, you don’t need to know any of this prior to your appointment. Regardless of what you’ve learned from online sources or other jewelry stores, we prefer to take you through our entire diamond education process. We find that everyone ends up learning something new or gaining additional knowledge regardless of their prior education.

There is no “right” answer to this question. We are here to provide you with diamond education on all of the diamond shapes to help you determine the right answer for you. It’s easy to confuse “cut” with shape, but they are different. A diamond’s shape refers to the general outward appearance of a diamond (i.e. round brilliant, oval shape, pear shape, etc.), while the cut refers to its outline and brilliance.

Round brilliant diamonds are the only diamonds that earn a cut grade. If she’s looking for a “really sparkly” diamond, round brilliant is the ideal shape for her. A round brilliant cut diamond is the only shape that we have determined—in gemology—has ideal proportions to optimize light performance. We have created a consistent scale of measurements and proportions that produce a pleasing pattern and brilliant scintillation (or sparkle).

Oval shape, cushion cut, marquise cut, princess cut, emerald cut, and more are considered “Fancy” shape diamonds. Fancy shapes are cut for unique artistic outline, and preference can vary. They can have varying measurements and do not earn a cut grade. For example, oval shape diamonds can be long and lean or wider and more robust. One is not more correct than other.

The key takeaway is that beautiful diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. Choosing one is a matter of personal taste. Here are a few things to think about:

What is her personality? Is she more traditional or more contemporary? Is she fashion-forward or does she prefer a timeless classic? These are a few questions we will walk you through during your diamond presentation.

The Gemological Institute of America, or GIA, is the world’s foremost authority for diamond grading. They are a third-party laboratory that serves as a reference point for determining a diamond’s overall value based on the qualities it possesses. Having a GIA certificate gives you, the buyer, a sense of confidence and trust in your diamond purchase. As a non-profit entity, they are able to provide an objective opinion.

Approximately 99% of our diamonds at Moyer Fine Jewelers are GIA certified and come with a lab report. The only exceptions to this rule would be estate diamonds which have been personally graded by our in-house GIA Graduate Gemologist and diamond buyer.

Any of our bridal specialists can assist with custom designing an engagement ring. Our associates are trained to make your vision come to life with the help of sketches, Computer Animated Design (CAD) programs, and more. Whatever you are envisioning, we are able to make it a reality! Please be aware (especially if you're in a hurry to propose) that the custom design process can take 4-6 weeks!

We are proud to be authorized dealers of the world’s most renowned bridal brands such as Tacori, Christopher Designs, Rahaminov Diamonds, Michael M, and more. We pride ourselves on our selection within each of these brands, and are confident you’ll find the designer ring you’re looking for at Moyer Fine Jewelers.

Right now, brides are loving the "fancy shape" diamonds- emerald cut, oval shape, radiant cut, etc. Whatever shape they choose, most brides are opting for a large diamond (spending most of their budget on the center stone) paired with a very classic solitaire mounting. We can walk you through all of the options in our store!

A budget can only be decided by you! You can take into account how much you make, your discretionary income, etc. to find the right amount for you! We do offer financing through Wells Fargo for couples that are interested. We recommend doing the 12 month, special financing with approved credit option! When you decide what you're comfortable budgeting for the ring, we can show you a variety of options ranging from $1995 to several hundred thousand dollars. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our selection.

When you purchase your engagement ring, your sales associate will give you an appraisal detailing the diamond specifications, mounting specifications and full retail replacement value. You should speak to your insurance provider about putting your engagement ring under your homeowners or renters policy. You can also go through specialized jewelry insurers like Chubb or Jewelers Mutual.