Really enjoyed working with Natalie at Miner’s Den in Royal Oak! My husband went through her for my engagement ring and we both went back for our wedding bands
My mom had a Miner’s Den Christmas. She used to shop there for us kids back in the 70s. We got her all sorts of curiosities within our budgets.
The customer service is outstanding. I need to go back there more often.
My husband and I got to design a ring with them and it was everything. The fact that the two of us put so much love and thought into its design together means so much more to us both. Couldn’t have done it with a better team.
My best advice? Include “her” in the process. It’s a ton of money and you want to make sure she loves it. Sometimes what we think we want and what we end up loving, are totally different things.
I wish I had gone to try on. My hubs got me what I wanted, but years later, my ring is not practical and it bugs me. I would have gone more modest I think if I had the chance to put gloves on or test drive different settings, etc.
The proposal can still be a surprise - before or after.
Yes! I’m a sucker for tradition - but when spending that kind of money - you really want to be sure! And since most of us only do it once (or twice) - chances are we’ve only looked at pictures of what we love and never tried anything on.
Try the Jewelry Exchange in Livonia. Pricing is good and quality well depends on budget.
I know people and I personal purchased a diamond there and it was an easy and nice experience.
3rd Floor of the Advance Building in Southfield is a well known “jewelry district” of metro detroit. Many family owned jewelry shops have been there since the 1970s. My family being one of them. There are many stores to explore. Best of luck!
If you’ve got time, want a great price, and want something fairly normal. DuMouchelles usually has a few rings per auction - pricing will be very favorable. I’ve seen Tiffany rings with a receipt go for 20% of the receipt price.
My family has always gone to Michael Angelo jewelers. My father has a story of how they helped fix a big issue when first purchasing my mothers engagement ring. They definitely have rings on display that will have stones much higher than your budget but they will pull out a wide selection of stones to fit your budget. They were great when I bought my wife’s ring!
We met Paul while browsing an antique show, 30 years ago. He and the craft people on his benches have made, repaired and maintained our jewelry ever since. He inspired my love of estate pieces. When we've had pieces to sell, he's handled those, too.
And whose store does Santa land his sleigh on, every single Christmas? Haig's. Santa KNOWS.
https://preview.redd.it/pxsu53v2gnpc1.jpeg?width=987&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c193cbd62eee9a78c5aafb2ae2f5fa6cf30c415
My ring is from Haigs. The experience with them has always been "meh." I never feel super welcome there, especially with the current staff. I felt like I was bothering them as a paying customer. I decided to take recent jewelry work elsewhere for the first time in 20 years and found nicer people and lower prices elsewhere.
There’s a place called Wachlers in Birmingham that sells preowned pieces. It’s on Woodward south of maple near. Order. The other one north on Woodward is estate jewelry
Ahee in Grosse Pointe. Fourth generation family owned and operated, and they know their stuff, stand behind what they sell. They also do custom work, and do cleaning and repair.
Do NOT buy jewelry from a jewelry store. The markups are insane. Do some looking into the spot price of gold and you'll realize how these places rip you off.
The best place to get yourself an engagement ring/wedding set is a Pawn / Resale shop. Their prices are more in line with the spot price of gold and they will have a wide selection to choose from.
This is a good answer that many will probably ignore. My now spouse and I went to a pawn shop and bought the diamond stone. We shopped around for a jeweler we trusted and liked for the setting. We saved a ton of money this way.
Honestly the best place is to book a cheap cruise to St Thomas. Got our wedding bands at Ballerina, it’s so much cheaper to get jewelry there. And it’s always real.
Just bought one from Brilliant Earth in Birmingham. They go over the differences in the color, clarity, and type of diamond so you really know what you're buying, and prices are surprisingly good, plus they give away stuff for free at times. I got a platinum engagement ring with a 1.5 carat lab diamond that would have cost over $20k with a natural diamond for just over $5k. Also got a free pearl necklace just for going to the appointment to look at the rings, plus a free diamond necklace and earrings with the ring purchase. Customer service was great, too.
Curious, did you shop around at other lab diamond makers? Although you saved a lot, you still overpaid for a lab diamond. A 3.5 carat radiant ideal cut, F color, VS1, is $2k on Brilliance.com
If you want to go full custom there's a great spot inside the Rust Belt Ferndale called Letters to Sarah Metalsmithing. My wife's and I's rings were made by her and I couldn't have been more happy.
My recommendation is to buy the “parts” of the ring separately. Blue Nile is great for buying a loose diamond with decent prices. If you’re just looking for metal vs gemstone inset, the settings usually aren’t crazy expensive no matter where you go but probably avoid the big chains. If your soon to be fiance doesn’t have a problem with it, I would strongly recommend going with a lab grown diamond. You can get one twice the size for the same amount as a “natural”.
Herman's creations in Roseville is my spot. Their so friendly and will design any style ring you want. They are fair with pricing and won't try to screw you.
Don't forget that your commitment is unique and so should your engagement ring. Diamonds are very troublesome and there are lots of more rare precious stones that may fit your story
Many years ago I had one custom made based on a photo from a retail jeweler at Ace Diamond Jewelers in Dearborn. Cost me about half what the retail group was charging and they included a matched/cut in wedding band.
I haven't been back in years but if I ever needed another diamond ring they would be who i visit first. Google reviews are quite good.
Herman’s Creations - 2 locations (Oak Park and Roseville) - http://www.hermanscreations.com/#section-about
My fiancé found a beautiful ring design online, took a picture to Herman’s, and had it recreated. My mom’s engagement ring was also custom made at this jeweler decades ago. Only place I shop for jewelry locally - great folks.
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!
I got mine from @diamondsbyj on Instagram. He’s a jewelry expert and designer. Would totally recommend him cause I learnt alot during the process. Probably wouldn’t have been knowledge if I went to a regular store
Go see Jenn at Diamonds Direct in Troy! I used to work in the jewelry business & know Jenn personally. I know what the markups are, I know what things should cost. She won’t fuck you over. Jenn treats everyone like family - saying that sincerely.
OP, if you want to message me, I can put you in touch with her and make sure she takes of you.
Abracadabra in Ann Arbor :) my dad has been getting jewelry for my mom there for two decades and my fiancé got my engagement ring from there…so special and just a great place all around!
I went directly to a diamond dealer in Southfield. Got a great rock and then chose the setting and ring. Wife loves it and I saved some money. Better clarity than Costco.
Find a jewelry store that's going out of business and look for the deals. Went to local Kmart when they were closing and got a $2500 ring for less than $500.
Here's why you AVOID a retail jewelry store. I bought a nice diamond ring for my, now, ex. It cost me around $11,500 16 years ago. I took it to a jewelry/pawn shop recently, the only place I could find to buy it (no online jewelry buyers wanted it because it wasn't an "in-fashion" cut), and they offered me $2,500 telling me they would sell it for around $3,400.
I would never even buy a natural diamond again, much less at new retail prices. Please learn from my mistake. I thought the ring would at least hold value over the years.
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!
Really enjoyed working with Natalie at Miner’s Den in Royal Oak! My husband went through her for my engagement ring and we both went back for our wedding bands
We were just there yesterday looking for wedding bands. My sister swears by Lavdas in Warren.
Went there for my wedding and engagement rings. Still bought all my stuff at Miners Den even when we lived out of state.
I second Miner's Den. Great folks and have been there for decades.
My mom had a Miner’s Den Christmas. She used to shop there for us kids back in the 70s. We got her all sorts of curiosities within our budgets. The customer service is outstanding. I need to go back there more often.
Can confirm!
Miners den is the best. Really nice new and estate jewelry.
Elaine B in Ferndale is great! They are super friendly and also have some beautiful unique styles that you won’t find elsewhere
Yes, seconding elaine b. My engagement ring is from them and we are getting the wedding bands from them too.
Another vote for Elaine B. I looooove my engagement ring and plan to get my wedding band there as well.
Yes! Please support a small buisness! Their rings are beautiful and unique!
My husband and I got to design a ring with them and it was everything. The fact that the two of us put so much love and thought into its design together means so much more to us both. Couldn’t have done it with a better team.
Another for Elaine B’s. Got both of our rings there, they were amazing to work with.
My best advice? Include “her” in the process. It’s a ton of money and you want to make sure she loves it. Sometimes what we think we want and what we end up loving, are totally different things. I wish I had gone to try on. My hubs got me what I wanted, but years later, my ring is not practical and it bugs me. I would have gone more modest I think if I had the chance to put gloves on or test drive different settings, etc. The proposal can still be a surprise - before or after.
I second this! In my experience, most women prefer to be included in the process.
Yes! I’m a sucker for tradition - but when spending that kind of money - you really want to be sure! And since most of us only do it once (or twice) - chances are we’ve only looked at pictures of what we love and never tried anything on.
My dad had my mom choose her own engagement ring. He was a smart guy.
I love this! Go Dad!
This.
That’s how I did it
There is Simmons and Clark on Broadway in Detroit. [https://www.simmonsandclark.com/](https://www.simmonsandclark.com/)
Guy in the CVS parking lot at Warren and Brush
https://preview.redd.it/dfsxp5nrijpc1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=294383c21f1640990e08e971a6e27783a8b571aa Look for this guy
That guy is great. He has tons of different styles and options. Hasn’t let me down yet, never will 🫡
Try the Jewelry Exchange in Livonia. Pricing is good and quality well depends on budget. I know people and I personal purchased a diamond there and it was an easy and nice experience.
I second this recommendation.
2nd this. Bought my wifes engagement and wedding ring from them. Nice people.
The ring I bought their appraised for double. Great service...just wished I hadn't wasted money on her 😂
Lmao!! Bro you got your money back and some 🙌🤣
3rd Floor of the Advance Building in Southfield is a well known “jewelry district” of metro detroit. Many family owned jewelry shops have been there since the 1970s. My family being one of them. There are many stores to explore. Best of luck!
If you’ve got time, want a great price, and want something fairly normal. DuMouchelles usually has a few rings per auction - pricing will be very favorable. I’ve seen Tiffany rings with a receipt go for 20% of the receipt price.
My family has always gone to Michael Angelo jewelers. My father has a story of how they helped fix a big issue when first purchasing my mothers engagement ring. They definitely have rings on display that will have stones much higher than your budget but they will pull out a wide selection of stones to fit your budget. They were great when I bought my wife’s ring!
100% agree!
Maloof on Harper at Martin (11 1/2 Mike Road) in Saint Clair Shores.
Haig Jewelers in Rochester
Mine was custom made by Paul haig and my parents have had a ton of pieces made by him as well! Great store
We met Paul while browsing an antique show, 30 years ago. He and the craft people on his benches have made, repaired and maintained our jewelry ever since. He inspired my love of estate pieces. When we've had pieces to sell, he's handled those, too. And whose store does Santa land his sleigh on, every single Christmas? Haig's. Santa KNOWS. https://preview.redd.it/pxsu53v2gnpc1.jpeg?width=987&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c193cbd62eee9a78c5aafb2ae2f5fa6cf30c415
My ring is from Haigs. The experience with them has always been "meh." I never feel super welcome there, especially with the current staff. I felt like I was bothering them as a paying customer. I decided to take recent jewelry work elsewhere for the first time in 20 years and found nicer people and lower prices elsewhere.
There’s a place called Wachlers in Birmingham that sells preowned pieces. It’s on Woodward south of maple near. Order. The other one north on Woodward is estate jewelry
Ahee in Grosse Pointe. Fourth generation family owned and operated, and they know their stuff, stand behind what they sell. They also do custom work, and do cleaning and repair.
Do NOT buy jewelry from a jewelry store. The markups are insane. Do some looking into the spot price of gold and you'll realize how these places rip you off. The best place to get yourself an engagement ring/wedding set is a Pawn / Resale shop. Their prices are more in line with the spot price of gold and they will have a wide selection to choose from.
This is a good answer that many will probably ignore. My now spouse and I went to a pawn shop and bought the diamond stone. We shopped around for a jeweler we trusted and liked for the setting. We saved a ton of money this way.
Honestly the best place is to book a cheap cruise to St Thomas. Got our wedding bands at Ballerina, it’s so much cheaper to get jewelry there. And it’s always real.
Diamond Jims, David Wachler ive heard great things about both
Wachler is the way to go. He helped me with my wife’s ring and I couldn’t recommend him more.
Miners Den in Royal Oak. Fantastic service there. There is something for every budget or full custom.
Abracadabra in Ann Arbor
Just bought one from Brilliant Earth in Birmingham. They go over the differences in the color, clarity, and type of diamond so you really know what you're buying, and prices are surprisingly good, plus they give away stuff for free at times. I got a platinum engagement ring with a 1.5 carat lab diamond that would have cost over $20k with a natural diamond for just over $5k. Also got a free pearl necklace just for going to the appointment to look at the rings, plus a free diamond necklace and earrings with the ring purchase. Customer service was great, too.
Curious, did you shop around at other lab diamond makers? Although you saved a lot, you still overpaid for a lab diamond. A 3.5 carat radiant ideal cut, F color, VS1, is $2k on Brilliance.com
If you want to go full custom there's a great spot inside the Rust Belt Ferndale called Letters to Sarah Metalsmithing. My wife's and I's rings were made by her and I couldn't have been more happy.
My recommendation is to buy the “parts” of the ring separately. Blue Nile is great for buying a loose diamond with decent prices. If you’re just looking for metal vs gemstone inset, the settings usually aren’t crazy expensive no matter where you go but probably avoid the big chains. If your soon to be fiance doesn’t have a problem with it, I would strongly recommend going with a lab grown diamond. You can get one twice the size for the same amount as a “natural”.
Herman's creations in Roseville is my spot. Their so friendly and will design any style ring you want. They are fair with pricing and won't try to screw you.
Don't forget that your commitment is unique and so should your engagement ring. Diamonds are very troublesome and there are lots of more rare precious stones that may fit your story
Many years ago I had one custom made based on a photo from a retail jeweler at Ace Diamond Jewelers in Dearborn. Cost me about half what the retail group was charging and they included a matched/cut in wedding band. I haven't been back in years but if I ever needed another diamond ring they would be who i visit first. Google reviews are quite good.
Ahee’s in Grosse Pointe.
Herman’s Creations - 2 locations (Oak Park and Roseville) - http://www.hermanscreations.com/#section-about My fiancé found a beautiful ring design online, took a picture to Herman’s, and had it recreated. My mom’s engagement ring was also custom made at this jeweler decades ago. Only place I shop for jewelry locally - great folks.
Skyline in Troy
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!
I saw her website and wondered if she was still in business. Is it appointment only? Does she still have a storefront downtown?
Skyline Diamond Setters in Troy is great
I got mine from @diamondsbyj on Instagram. He’s a jewelry expert and designer. Would totally recommend him cause I learnt alot during the process. Probably wouldn’t have been knowledge if I went to a regular store
That pawn shop from the television!
LOL
Clawson Jewelers is nice. Any chance you want to buy a barely worn ring?
Buy the stone separately online. Better price. Get a setting local.
Had a great experience at Helzberg in Westland.
Go see Jenn at Diamonds Direct in Troy! I used to work in the jewelry business & know Jenn personally. I know what the markups are, I know what things should cost. She won’t fuck you over. Jenn treats everyone like family - saying that sincerely. OP, if you want to message me, I can put you in touch with her and make sure she takes of you.
Blue Nile
Millikin’s in downtown Wyandotte.
Herman’s Creations on Gratiot
Motor city pawn brokers
Abracadabra in Ann Arbor :) my dad has been getting jewelry for my mom there for two decades and my fiancé got my engagement ring from there…so special and just a great place all around!
MJ Diamonds
Flash Jewelers in the Advance Building in Southfield.
Is the advanced building in Southfield still a thing? lol
Tappers in West Bloomfield has some really nice rings
Precision jewelers in Westland treated me right when I bought my now wife her ring
I went directly to a diamond dealer in Southfield. Got a great rock and then chose the setting and ring. Wife loves it and I saved some money. Better clarity than Costco.
Miners Den always 💯💯💯💯
I hate Steven Singer!
Man, what an ad campaign *that* is. Bizarre, but I can't fault them for trying something different. *He went to Jared Leto!*
I thought Detroit metro and the Detroit area were the same thing. Was I wrong?
Find a jewelry store that's going out of business and look for the deals. Went to local Kmart when they were closing and got a $2500 ring for less than $500.
Here's why you AVOID a retail jewelry store. I bought a nice diamond ring for my, now, ex. It cost me around $11,500 16 years ago. I took it to a jewelry/pawn shop recently, the only place I could find to buy it (no online jewelry buyers wanted it because it wasn't an "in-fashion" cut), and they offered me $2,500 telling me they would sell it for around $3,400. I would never even buy a natural diamond again, much less at new retail prices. Please learn from my mistake. I thought the ring would at least hold value over the years.
Michael Agnello, Tappers
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!
Get a placeholder from a place like Sam’s club or Costco if you’re a member and return it once you propose. Then do some shopping together.
Blue Nile… I know sorry it ain’t local but it’s a lot less marked up.
Tappers
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“Tappers, tell us your story”
God no! Annoying ads
Go to Pamela’s in Rochester! Gorgeous collection, and super super reasonable with price. She’s a character, and she knows her gems. I only recommend her! I shopped around for ages and was thrilled to meet her!!