Timing matters more than you think when buying an engagement ring. In this episode, I break down the seasonal cycles that drive diamond pricing, the surprising effects of tariffs in 2025, and the best months of the year to shop to avoid paying a premium.

Learn when to buy, when to wait, and how to make strategic choices, whether you’re shopping for a lab-grown or natural diamond engagement ring.

If you want the very best price on your dimond, shop during Melanie Casey Bridal Week, starting on October 18th, 2025, for the only time of year we host a sale on our core collection.

We’ve just launched 17 new men’s wedding band designs at Melanie Casey Jewelry, and there’s a story behind this collection. After my husband lost his original hand-carved ring during a frisbee game, it was time for an upgrade — and the perfect chance to take a fresh look at men’s wedding jewelry.

In this short episode, I share how that moment inspired me to design 17 brand-new men’s bands, more than doubling our offerings. From the bold new Square Band in yellow gold to the unique Two Twines Ring design, this collection gives men more options for meaningful, beautifully designed wedding rings.

Explore the new collection in the “For Him” section at www.melaniecasey.com

Lifetime warranty. It sounds like a promise when you’re buying an engagement ring, but in fine jewelry, those words rarely mean what you think.

In this episode, fine jewelry designer Melanie Casey of melaniecasey.com reveals the truth about engagement ring warranties: what they really cover, what voids them, and why most are written to protect the jeweler, not you.

You’ll learn why six-month inspection requirements, exclusions for normal wear and tear, and paid warranties should raise red flags.

Melanie shares the two real ways to protect your ring, a jeweler’s full lifetime warranty and proper insurance, and explains why the Melanie Casey Jewelry lifetime warranty is the real deal, and how their partnership with JM Insurance helps to further enhance your protection.

If the fine print is longer than your wedding vows, it’s not a warranty; it’s a marketing tool. Listen in to understand how to protect your jewelry the right way.