Best Solitaire Engagement Rings Podcasts (2025)

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Your Jewelry Needs Cleaning (Just Like Your Underwear): The Right Way to Do It 9:34

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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 4:59

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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 3:18

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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 7:35

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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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Just Launched: 17 New Men's Wedding Bands 1:52

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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 4:37

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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 3:11

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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 0:50

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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 6:05

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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 5:31

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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…