7 Ways to Upgrade Your Engagement Ring

There are many brides who, after rediscovering their diamond engagement ring from their jewelry box years later, feel the same wonder, excitement and love as they did when they first set their eyes on it.  And then there are brides who don’t.

Whether your taste or your situation that has changed over the years, if you are looking for means to upgrade your engagement ring, you’ve come to the right place at Padis Jewelry.

You may have fallen head over heels in love the moment you first saw your engagement ring, but if you’ve had a change of heart, you don’t need to feel ashamed or uneasy. Our preferences change all the time. With so many new trends and intricate designs for engagement rings today, you may feel the urge to change it up a bit.

This is a ring you are wearing everyday as a symbol of love and devotion to your partner, you should love it! Here are some ways to bring the spark back.

Go For A Bigger Stone:

With a few little adjustments, setting a new bigger diamond is one of the easiest ways to make your diamond engagement ring more noticeable and attention-grabbing. If your setting allows for it, our jeweler can simply set a bigger diamond on the band, making it sparkle even more than before.

Add A Set Of Complimentary Diamonds On The Shoulder:

If the main stone isn’t the issue and the bland broad shoulder is just not appealing enough, just add a band of smaller cut diamonds to get that heavier looking feeling off the ring. The detailed new band will make any plain-looking diamond engagement ring more intricate and exquisite.

A Single or Double Halo Will Do the Trick:

If a big-sized center stone is out of your budget, you can simply make it appear bigger by adding a halo of small cut diamonds to encapsulate the center diamond. It can make the stone look upwards of 20% larger and also serves as a natural “bumper” to protect your center diamond from damage.

Change the band:

You can always opt for a band change by either eliminating or adding more twists to your plain looking diamond engagement ring. Not only will it give the center stone more definition, it will also give the ring a whole new look.

Change the Ring’s Setting:

Many a times, the setting on the ring is too impractical. The end result is that it sits in a cushioned box on your dressing table. If ring sits up too high, it gets tangled in your hair and snagged on those clothes; too low and it shadows the intricacy of the ring. Get it fixed with just a few adjustments that we will be happy to make.

Change The Shape Of The Stone:

Not a big fan the shape of your center stone? Feel like everyone around you has the same cut? Perhaps consider a new shape!  A different shape will change the overall look of the ring and certain stone shapes compliment your fingers and hands well.

Set Side Stones:

If a little enhancement or bling is all that you need, opting for smaller side stones is the perfect way to do that. When opting for side stones, you can either go with trillions, princess cuts, round stones, tapered baguettes etc. Traditionally, the three stones in an engagement ring represent “Past, Present, and Future,” a nice way to tie in the sentiment and span of your relationship.

So whether you’re upgrading your own ring or even updating grandma’s ring, consider these options and you’ll surely be happy with the outcome! It can be difficult to let go of something with so much personal value attached to it, but Padis Jewelry can help guide you toward the best option for what to do with your piece, and make sure you are well educated in all the different options.  Don’t hesitate to visit us at the store, give us a call, or shoot us an email with questions.

Shopping for Diamond Stud Earrings?

Many top jewelry experts agree that one of the most important pieces of jewelry a woman can own is a pair of diamond stud earrings.  Classic and elegant, diamond studs look beautiful for your most dressed up occasions or as everyday wear.  They simply go with everything and help to create a finished, polished look. 

Diamond studs are a great gift to show a woman she is loved and special or as a present to yourself.  Furthermore diamond studs never go out of style and are a piece of jewelry that you will most certainly wear for the rest of your life.  However before you buy your earrings; you will need to decide on the carat weight, cut and metal color.

At Padis Jewelry we have a large selection of diamond stud earrings that are sure to please the most discerning customer and come in a variety of carat weights, cuts and price range as well as a choice of precious metals.  Many are from our Padis Signature Collection and include diamonds studs from around a full carat to almost 3 and a ¼ carat.  One stunning example from our exclusive collection is a 2.03 Cttw. 14K white gold round brilliant diamond earrings graded as an H Color and SI2 Clarity. The earrings come with an AGS Certificate.

To see our exquisite selection of diamond stud earrings, please visit our website.  While you are there, fill out a guest pass to schedule an appointment to one of our premier showrooms located in the heart of the San Francisco Wholesale Jewelry District. A guest pass is required so those not in the trade may enter the buildings.  While our pictures look beautiful online, diamonds are meant to be seen in person.  We look forward to meeting you. 

Since 1974, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry.  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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, please schedule a visit to San Francisco’s finest jewelry showrooms.

Why Shop for Your Jewelry at Padis?

At Padis Jewelry we are often so busy bragging about the exceptional quality of our exquisite loose diamonds and gemstones, we sometime forget to mention our prices are great too!  Since we buy directly from the source and eliminate the middleman, we are able to offer our customers high quality stones at the lowest price possible.

From the moment you walk into our showroom, our knowledgeable, non-commissioned sales consultants make you feel right at home.  We also have two GIA Graduate Gemologists on staff at all times so you can feel confident knowing exactly what you are buying.  Furthermore as we understand everyone has a budget, all of our jewelry is clearly marked with prices so you know up front what it costs. 

In addition we are committed to only buying diamond and gemstones from partners that engage in socially and environmentally sourcing, and consistently use suppliers that adhere to those standards.  Among our inventory of at least 10,000 diamonds at any given time, all stones sold by Padis over 0.40 are certified by the top accredited laboratories in the industry such as Forevermark, GIA, and the U.S. divisions of AGS.      

As San Francisco's exclusive retailer for many top luxury name-brands, you will collections from Tacori, Verragio, Henri Daussi, Endless, Jeff Cooper Designs, Ritani, Forevermark, Michael M., Sylvie, Demarco, Simon G., Scott Kay, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Michele Watch, Bulova AccuSwiss and more.  We have three locations in San Francisco and one showroom in beautiful St. Helena, CA in Napa Valley.  With over 40 years in business, we have built a reputation for selling the finest engagement and wedding rings, fine jewelry, and timepieces.  Please visit our website to browse our inventory as well as to request a guest pass to set up a visit.  We look forward to helping you buy the perfect piece of jewelry. 

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.

Is Your Style Classic, Modern or Uniquely Your Own?

The shape of an engagement ring is sure to say something about the woman wearing it.  One of the most iconic and timeless choices as well as the most popular is the round solitaire, which looks as stunning today as it did on your grandmother’s hand fifty years ago.  While a round solitaire can be subtle and understated, it is unlikely to ever go out of style. 

This classic diamond engagement ring was first introduced in 1886 by Charles Tiffany.  The setting was designed to elevate and showcase a round diamond above the band of the ring, and was held in place with six evenly spaced claw-shaped prongs.  Prior to this time, most rings were extremely intricate and had very detailed designs so a simple, precious metal band that allowed a diamond to sparkle to its fullest potential was considered revolutionary.   

As the stone is the focal point in a solitaire, it is important to buy the highest grade round brilliant cut stone you can afford to ensure your ring has the maximum sparkle.  Padis Jewelry’s consultants remind customers that the larger the diamond is, most likely it has more inclusions.  Also as it is larger, the inclusions are typically more visible than on a smaller diamond so it is better to go with a smaller but better grade stone.

A close second in popularity to the round brilliant cut is a princess shaped diamond.  Almost matching the fire and brilliance, the princess cut was created in 1980 and is the most common fancy cut diamond.  The square or rectangular shaped stone is a mix of diamond cuts and has a profile of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.  It can have anywhere from 53 to 144 facets.  Emerald and Asscher shaped diamonds are step cuts consisting of rectilinear facets arranged parallel to the girdle.  This produces a mirror effect that plays with the light and dark planes of the cut. 

Please schedule a visit to one of Padis Jewelry’s beautiful showrooms to see our diamond collection up close and in person to really appreciate the different stones.  Also remember if you are traveling this summer to Napa Valley, visit Padis Romance in St. Helena, CA. 

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.

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everything-wedding-rings.com/princess-cut-engagement-rings.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond cut   

Diamond and Gemstone Engagement Rings

At Padis Jewelry, we have one of the largest selections of engagement rings in Northern California and more than 10,000 diamonds to ensure customers find the perfect ring.  Among our extensive collection, we have the most sought-after luxury name brands that include classic and modern designs as well as the latest trends.

Shopping for an engagement ring you will both love forever can be a tough decision for many couples, and it isn’t any easier with the amount of choices available in not only diamond rings, but beautiful gemstone choices.  If you want to choose classic styling, diamonds are a timeless way to go, but even here you have a wide range of choices.  For example, you can choose a diamond as a center stone and go with complementary diamonds or colored gemstones around the setting and band. 

While diamonds may be the most expensive gemstone, they symbolize eternal love and strength, and are also the most popular choice for an engagement ring.  If you do go with a diamond, you will still have plenty of options to choose from in terms of cuts and settings.    

Another popular choice for engagement rings is sapphires, which are believed to symbolize fidelity.  Sapphire engagement rings became more popular after Kate Middleton received her 18-carat royal blue sapphire ring, which had previously belonged to Princess Diana.  Sapphires are a good choice for everyday wear as they are just behind diamonds in hardness (9 on the Mohs scale with diamonds at 10).  The deep blue gemstone’s quality is judged on the color.  

Rubies also make excellent engagement rings as they too are a 9 on the Mohs scale and will look as beautiful as the day you bought it for years to come.  More affordable than diamonds and symbolizing purity and innocence, pearls are a nostalgic and feminine choice.  Please visit Padis Jewelry’s website to see our large collection of loose diamonds and gemstones along with stunning engagement and wedding rings. 

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 an opportunity to view one of San Francisco’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Schedule a Visit with One of Our Knowledgeable Jewelry Consultants

At Padis Jewelry, we are proud to say that we have some of the most educated diamond experts as well as engagement, bridal and fashion experts in the industry.  We call them our team of diamond concierges!  They are also one of the friendliest sales team around.  Furthermore all of our staff work on a non-commissioned basis so you can feel confident knowing our first priority is to help you find the perfect piece of jewelry – not just to sell you something. 

Additionally several of our consultants are GIA Graduate Gemologist, which is the most prestigious credential in the industry.  To receive the designation, an individual goes through an extensive training program involving both diamonds and colored stones.  The training includes technical expertise and practical skills that allow our gemologists to evaluate gemstones by the 4Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight), the International Diamond Grading System™, and the Colored Stone Grading System.

As our showrooms are located in the heart of the San Francisco Wholesale Jewelry District, we provide a guest pass so that those not in the trade may gain entry to the buildings.  Just visit our website to fill out an online form.  Be sure to let us know which location you would like to visit – The Jewelry Center, The Padis Designer Galleria, or The Gift Center. 

Also if you have worked with one of our staff in the past, and would like to set up a visit specifically with them, we have a link available on our home page to directly contact them.  Even if you are not ready to schedule a visit right now, drop them a note and say “hi.”  We also have a convenient online form if you would just like to ask us a question.   

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 San Francisco’s most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Shop for Furrer Jacot at Padis

Throughout Padis Jewelry’s many decades in the industry, we have offered our customers fresh new looks and current jewelry trends.  Furthermore we have continued to broaden our selection of jewelry from top name-brand designers to ensure customers find exactly what they want.  As the premier Bay Area jeweler, our inventory includes stunning pieces from Tacori, Verragio, Gabriel NY, Jeff Cooper Designs, Ritani, Forevermark, Henri Daussi, Sylvie, Simon G., and Scott K. as well as Furrer Jacot wedding bands and engagement rings.

The Furrer Jacot collection includes Swiss-made diamond rings, carbon fiber rings, wedding bands and engagement rings that are designed to last a lifetime and offer individuality, authenticity, creativity and exclusivity.  The company’s roots began over 150 years ago, and continued with the partnering of Fritz Furrer and Lucienne Jacot in the mid-20^th century.  The House of Furrer Jacot has continued to perpetuate its founders' vision: “creating rare jewels that symbolize a vow, a shared hope, and happiness itself.” 

As a circle symbolizes the eternal bond of love, Furrer Jacot rings are designed to express a promise of eternity with exceptional rings crafted from the most precious alloys.  Each piece is created using the highest standards of craftsmanship and distinctive production methods. 

On Padis Jewelry’s website and in our showrooms, we offer an exquisite collection of Furrer Jacot wedding bands and engagement rings.  For example, we have a matte Furrer Jacot men's wedding ring with beautifully polished ridge center detail in Palladium 950 and Carbon Fiber.  Another gorgeous piece from the collection is an 18K White Gold 1.82 Cttw. diamond engagement ring.   

Please visit our website for more Furrer Jacot’s wedding rings and engagement rings as well to take a look at our collection of stunning rings and other fine jewelry and timepieces.  While you are there, we encourage you to fill out a guest pass to schedule an appointment to view exceptional jewelry in one of our three San Francisco showrooms.    

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.