The Engagement Ring Podcast by Melanie Casey Jewelry is your go-to guide for everything you need to know before choosing an engagement ring. Hosted by fine jewelry designer Melanie Casey of www.melaniecasey.com, each episode explores the details that matter most when buying a diamond ring — from classic solitaire and bezel settings to modern designs, colored stones, lab-grown diamonds, and unique wedding band pairings. Whether you’re just beginning your search or narrowing down your dream st ...
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Big Stones: Diamond Talk with Dan Moran of Concierge Diamonds, Inc.
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Private jeweler and diamond expert Dan Moran is well-known for his different approach to buying a diamond and designing an engagement ring. He works with clients from all over the world and has been featured in Bridal Guide Magazine, Brides, Modern Luxury, The Huffington Post, Women’s Health and more. Moran is dedicated to creating lifelong relationships with his clients as their friend and advocate in an often-intimidating industry, educating them about diamonds and gemstones, and custom cr ...
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Head to our website at www.melaniecasey.com to enter your diamond or precious gemstone for our Trust Fall giveaway! The Heirloom Stone Reset Trust Fall Giveaway is back! Entries are now open for our first giveaway of the year! To submit your stone for the Trust Fall: Valentine Edition Giveaway, fill out the information in the link below by January …
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Your Jewelry Needs Cleaning (Just Like Your Underwear): The Right Way to Do It
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Jewelry designer Melanie Casey gets real about how to properly clean your fine jewelry at home, and why skipping this step could be the reason your earrings feel itchy or your diamond ring looks dull. In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, Melanie explains exactly how to use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, what jewelry can and can’t go insi…
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Melanie Casey Bridal Week: What Happened at Our In-Person Jewelry Event
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Melanie Casey shares an inside look at Bridal Week 2025, the only time of year her fine jewelry brand offers exclusive engagement ring discounts and bridal jewelry sales—both online and in person. After a whirlwind event at the Melanie Casey showroom in Andover, Massachusetts, where over 400 guests attended, Melanie reflects on the energy, the spar…
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From Drawer to Daily: Resetting Your Heirloom Diamonds & Sapphires
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Have a family ring or diamond tucked away in your jewelry box that you’ll never wear, but can’t bear to part with? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, jewelry designer Melanie Casey shares how her Heirloom Jewelry Reset Program helps clients transform cherished heirloom stones into modern, wearable designs. Learn how r…
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The Best, and Worst, Months to Buy a Diamond Ring
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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…
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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 inspi…
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The Truth About Your Engagement Ring Warranty
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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 …
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GIA Drops the 4C’s for Lab-Grown Diamonds: Why It Doesn’t Matter
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Starting October 2025, GIA will stop grading lab-grown diamonds with the traditional 4C’s, instead labeling them “Premium” or “Standard.” In this short news update, designer Melanie Casey of melaniecasey.com explains what this change means, why most lab-grown diamonds will end up labeled “Standard,” and why it has no impact on clients. IGI reports …
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Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring: Why the Antique Cushion Cut Is About to Explode
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THE Taylor Swift is engaged! Designer Melanie Casey breaks down the design details of her engagement ring! This is everything we know so far. After much debate over that grainy photo, I’m officially calling it — Taylor Swift’s engagement diamond is an antique elongated cushion cut, also known as an old mine cut. With its wide, open facets and unmis…
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The Designer’s Guide to Sourcing Elongated Cushion Cut Diamonds
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In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast by Melanie Casey Jewelry, designer Melanie Casey of melaniecasey.com explains what makes elongated cushion cut diamonds so special — and how to choose them well. Discover why this cut is both finger-flattering and versatile, how it blends antique romance with modern faceting, and the insider tips Melan…
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Bezel Engagement Rings Explained: Secure, Timeless, and Classic
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In this first episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast by Melanie Casey Jewelry, fine jewelry designer Melanie Casey of melaniecasey.com breaks down everything you need to know about bezel engagement rings. Discover why bezel settings are one of the most secure and protective ways to set a diamond, how bezels can make a diamond appear larger, and why…
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Ep 5: How to Set A Budget for Your Engagement Ring
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Dan Moran of Concierge Diamonds discusses how to properly set a budget for your engagement ring. Buying a diamond engagement ring should be a fun, relaxing process and working with a diamond expert like Dan makes the process not only much smoother, but can save you time and money. Dan works with clients all over the world so if you're unable to see…
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Ep 4: The Dangers of Tungsten & Titanium Rings
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Dan Moran of Concierge Diamonds talks about the dangers of tungsten and titanium engagement rings and why you don't want to risk wearing one!By Dan Moran, Concierge Diamonds Inc.
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Dan Moran of Concierge Diamonds, Inc gives the most concise explanation of the difference between diamond grading certifications from GIA and EGL USA.By Dan Moran, Concierge Diamonds Inc.
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If you’re diamond or engagement ring shopping, you’ve possibly heard about fluorescence in diamonds. Diamond expert Dan Moran of Concierge Diamonds explains there is a misconception among consumers that fluorescence is a bad thing. The truth, says Dan, is that it’s a lot more nuanced than that.By Dan Moran, Concierge Diamonds Inc.
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Welcome to the first episode of Big Stones with private jeweler and diamond expert, Dan Moran. This episode helps people at the beginning of their search for either the perfect diamond or engagement ring by covering the 4 C's of diamonds: color, carat, clarity and cut. Dan explains to listeners how each of the four attributes impact the quality of …
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