iTUNES iMIX

            THE PRICE OF DIAMONDS

            HOW TO POP THE QUESTION

            TRUE LOVE SPEAKS

            RINGS

            THE FOUR C's

            WEDDING CHECKLIST

            CONFLICT DIAMONDS

            CREDIT APPLICATION

Congratulations! Whether you are getting engaged, looking for wedding bands, or celebrating your anniversary, we have the perfect ring for you. At Koser Jewelers, we believe that an educated customer will see the value in what we do. While we know that	information about the 4 C's (cut, color, clarity and carat weight) will serve as a good starting point to understanding diamond beauty and value, we encourage you to take time to come to our store, speak with our experienced staff, and see the difference that great Koser quality makes. We can help you find a diamond that speaks to your heart.

How Much Should I Spend on Engagement rings?

When a young couple is contemplating getting engaged there are many questions about costs, how to, when, and more. We thought it might be helpful to share some information about typical scenarios in the US at present. Everyone is different, but sometimes it's nice to know "what most people do," before you decide what is best for you.

The Bridal Association Of America (BAA) says there will be 2.3 million weddings in America in 2007. On average they will spend $28,850. The average groom is 28, and the bride is 26. Usually their engagement lasts 17 months. In 2005 the average spent on diamond engagement rings was $2,750. Increasingly, the young couples (28 percent) are shopping together to make engagement ring choices. Nearly 17% of women picked out their ring on their own. Sometimes the young woman gave suggestions (11 percent) to her boyfriend, and another 13 percent gave indirect hints about what type of ring she may like. Of the young couples surveyed, 54% said their jeweler influenced their choice, 44% were said to have been influenced by their family or friends, 30% by online research, and 25% by television ads.

Many years ago De Beers came out with the guidelines that 2 months of your current salary should be spent on an engagement ring. I do see many follow that, and many who buy smaller, and upgrade later.