Have you ever had an experience so AMAZING that you couldn't stop telling everyone about it? This has definitely been the case after working with Bryan and his team at Wolfe Diamonds!
My boyfriend popped the question over a candlelit, champagne-laden dinner overlooking the Houston skyline a few weeks ago. It came as a very unexpected, but immensely happy surprise. When he somewhat sheepishly said he didn't have a ring for me, I was SO RELIEVED! We both agreed that this was such an important decision, we absolutely needed to pick my engagement ring out together.
Men, are you listening? While the theatrics and ceremony of whipping out a ring during a proposal may be customary, (hey, isn't that how it always happens in the movies?)...what most women really want is to pick out (or at least weigh-in on) the ring they'll love and admire for a lifetime. I've had numerous newly engaged friends secretly tell me the ring their beloved picked out for them "isn't something they'd pick out for themselves." And that ring "they wouldn't pick out for themselves" will be a constant disappointment sitting on their hand for the rest of their lives. What a shame!
I found Wolfe Diamonds by searching on Yelp (I'd actually scouted them out 6 months before my actual proposal, "just in case"). I was impressed with their large number of 5-star quality reviews (same for Google Reviews...as of this writing, they now have EIGHTY SIX 5-star reviews!). I could tell that this was a place we were likely to have a highly personalized experience, with quality product (and without the crazy high retail price-tag). Most people are aware of the huge markup (rip-off) in the diamond market. It's definitely a "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) kind of thing. The more education you can do up front the better. Most importantly, the more you save, the BIGGER and more beautiful your diamond will be (while still fitting within your budget).
My fiancé called Bryan the morning after our engagement and he agreed to meet with us two hours later. We were ecstatic! Bryan greeted us like old friends and we felt immediately at ease. Bryan proceeded to explain the way his company works; he takes time to get to know each customer, works hard to understand what they are looking for, spends considerable time on education, not just about diamonds (i.e. grade, color, cut, etc.), but also the diamond market in general. We learned how all the "other guys" work, including mall jewelers, on-line wholesalers like Blue Nile and other local Houston jewelers and the "big guys" like Cartier, Tiffany and Harry Winston. The education was fascinating and we felt this really enabled us to make an intelligent buying decision, regardless of who we ultimately gave our business to.
We started off discussing the shape of the diamond I wanted. It turns out, the shape and cut I thought I wanted....wasn't what I wanted at all. I brought up all of my "wish list" engagement rings I'd been saving on Pinterest, and Bryan went through each and every one, very patiently, to explain the pros and cons (and also pointed out a lot of "click bait"). Bryan also took a LOT of time to show us how many seriously flawed diamonds are on the market (hello Blue Nile) and what to watch out for with the cut. Bryan educated us patiently and thoroughly and we made it through "Diamond buying 101" in no time at all. Unlike most jewelers, there wasn't a single moment we felt we were being "sold to." We felt like a family friend was guiding us through one of the most important decisions of our lives.
When all was said and done, I decided on an oval shape (thank you Blake Lively for showing the world how exquisitely classic and chic the oval cut is!). Bryan actually had a sample ring to show me that he'd made for another lucky gal (who will be proposed to this Christmas!)...and I fell in love. Immediately. I knew, just KNEW, this was the ring I wanted.
In closing, I just can't say enough about our experience with Wolfe Diamonds. Bryan (and his equally fabulous associate Tim), were superior in their knowledge, customer service, attention to detail, quality of design and workmanship...and most important of all, their desire to make me the HAPPIEST WOMAN ON EARTH (which makes my beautiful, loving finace'...the happiest man on earth).
FIVE STARS all around is an understatement. Wolfe Diamonds is simply AMAZING! Going anywhere else to get your diamond engagement ring (or any diamond jewelry for that matter) is a waste of time and your hard-earned money. Wolfe Diamonds will give you a bigger, more beautiful ring for the lowest price you can find...anywhere. read more