Diamonds are Still the Most Popular Choice for Engagement Rings

The first ever diamond engagement ring is believed to have been commissioned by the Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477 for his betrothed, Mary of Burgundy.  The ring was designed in the shape of an “M,” and fashioned from a series of thin, flat diamonds.  The European aristocracy and nobility soon followed suit by giving diamond rings to their intended brides.     

Today it is estimated that nearly three-quarters of first-time American brides receive a diamond engagement ring.  A 2014 report from Bain & Company suggests that “China, India and the U.S. will drive the majority of growth in diamond-jewelry consumption over the next decade, in part because of the growing interest in diamond engagement rings in India and China, and a stable interest in the U.S.” In 2016, The Knot’s annual Real Weddings Study found the average cost of an engagement ring was $6,163.    

If you want to save some money on the cost of an engagement ring, the American Gem Society (AGS) recommends that you do not sacrifice the cut of the diamond as that is what attributes to the diamond’s brilliance.  Rather they say get the “best cut you can afford, but maybe skimp a bit on clarity and color if you need; slight inclusions (or flaws) and faint coloration will not be visible just by looking at the diamond, and will result in substantial savings.” 

At Padis Jewelry we not only carry a large selection of engagement rings from many of the industry’s top luxury brands but also have an inventory of more than 10,000 loose diamonds on hand at any one time.  Moreover we are committed to only buying and selling conflict free diamonds.  Please visit our website to learn more about Padis Jewelry.     

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For the opportunity to view one of area’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Sources: 

americangemsociety.org/en/the-history-of-the-diamond-as-an-engagement-ring

theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/02/how-an-ad-campaign-invented-the-diamond-engagement-ring/385376/

theknot.com/content/how-much-to-spend-on-engagement-ring

Shop Our Beautiful Selection of Henri Daussi Wedding Rings

Padis Jewelry is honored to be an exclusive retailer for many of the industry’s most luxury brands.  Included among our select collection is Henri Daussi, a company with a long tradition of “cutting the world's most brilliant diamonds and creating only the finest jewelry.”   

Henri Daussi Loots founded the company over sixty years ago in the diamond capital of the world, Antwerp Belgium.  He had been taught the art of diamond cutting from his father who had learned it from his father, and went on to become a most highly respected master diamond cutters.  With his reputation firmly established, he was tasked with cutting some of the most significant diamonds of the time.   

Today the firm is headquartered in New York City and Henri Daussi jewelry is only offered at the most exclusive jewelry retailers in the U.S. and Canada.  As a family business, it prides itself on providing the “same excellence in craftsmanship and design set forth by our founder, Henri Daussi Loots.”   

Padis Jewelry’s Henri Daussi collection includes fine jewelry and engagement rings as well as a large selection of wedding rings in a choice of precious metals and styles.  Our rings feature brilliant prong set and pave diamond bands and offer choices that include stunning natural black diamonds as well as sapphires or rubies set with diamonds.  All of the diamonds in Henri Daussi designs have been certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and are graded on color, clarity, carat weight and cut.   

To appreciate the true beauty of a Henri Daussi piece, it must be seen in person.  We invite you to visit our website to view our collection and then promptly schedule a visit to one of our three San Francisco showrooms or our Napa Valley store.  A piece of Henri Daussi jewelry is sure to become an heirloom that will be treasured by your family for generations to come.      

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We have one of the area’s largest inventories as well as an impressive selection of top name luxury brands.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewelry, we encourage you to schedule a visit to the San Francisco area’s best jewelry store.

Jewelry is the Perfect Gift for the Holidays!

As the holidays are just around the corner, it is not too early to start shopping for someone special in your life and we all know jewelry makes a wonderful gift.  At Padis Jewelry, we have an outstanding collection of beautiful fine jewelry, engagement rings, timepieces, and thousands of certified loose diamonds and gemstones.  Furthermore, we are proud to say that we have been a trusted source for jewelry in and around the Bay Area for more than forty years. 

Our website is a good place to start to get an idea of our extensive selection of fine jewelry that includes the Padis Signature Collection and other well-known luxury brands including Tacori, Roberto Coin, Meira T., Simon G, Forevermark Diamonds, Scott Kay, Four Keeps, Henri Daussi and others.  Our jewelry pieces come in a variety of precious metals such as 14K and 18K white, rose, and yellow gold, platinum, and sterling silver and are sure to please the most discerning customers.    

You will be pleased to discover a fine jewelry collection that is comprised of earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, fashion rings, gift ideas, and men’s fashion in a variety of prices that range from the very affordable to high-end, luxury pieces.  In addition if you are searching for an engagement, wedding or anniversary ring, Padis Jewelry offers an exquisite collection from all of the top brand-name luxury designers.     

Once you have browsed through our online collection, we invite you to set up a visit to one of our three San Francisco showrooms or the Padis Jewelry Padis Romance store in St. Helena, CA.  We are certain you will find shopping with Padis is an altogether different experience than that of other jewelry stores.  Starting with knowledgeable, non-commissioned sales consultants, jewelry prices clearly marked, and the largest collection of loose diamonds in California, we would love to help you select a gift for the coming holidays.    

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area to offer an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For an opportunity to view one of the San Francisco area’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule a visit.