We understand that buying an engagement ring is overwhelming, but it shouldn’t have to be. We’re here to make it easy!
Step #1:
Choose a Style
Step #2:
Choose a Diamond
Step #3:
She says YES!
Your Guide To Styles
Solitaire
simple, timeless, classy
Halo
grand, modern, glamorous
Diamond Accent
chic, versatile, elegant
Three Stone
classic, refined, generational
Split-Shank
elevated, confident, striking
Free Form
expressive, unrestricted, contemporary
Antique
ornate, charming, vintage
Your Guide To Diamonds
Round
Oval
Pear
Emerald
Radiant
Princess
Cushion
Marquise
Trillion
Asscher
Heart
The Four C’s
Carat
Carat refers to a diamond’s weight. Generally speaking, the higher the carat weight, the larger the diamond appears and the more valuable the stone. How large a diamond appears also depends on its proportions. For example, a one-carat diamond that is wider but has shallow proportions will appear larger than a one-carat diamond with excellent proportions.
[Credit: GIA “How to Buy a Diamond” Guide]
Color
Color measures a diamond’s absence of color. This is because most “colorless” or “white” diamonds actually contain trace amounts of yellow, brown or gray color. The less color in a diamond, the more desirable and valuable it is. There are 23 color grades on the D-to-Z scale, with D meaning that a diamond has no detectable color at all and Z meaning that a diamond has “light” color. Any diamond beyond the Z color grade is a fancy color diamond and is evaluated on a different color scale. Color grade impacts the price of a stone, but differences of one to three color grades are not easily detectable to untrained eyes. Diamonds graders evaluate diamonds face-down in special environments to see subtle color differences.
[Credit: GIA “How to Buy a Diamond” Guide]
Clarity
Clarity measures the amount, size and placement of internal ‘inclusions’ and external ‘blemishes.’ Inclusions include small crystals or fissures within the diamond. Blemishes include chips. Grades range from ‘Flawless,’ which means a diamond has no visible imperfections at 10x magnification, to ‘Included,’ which means a diamond contains a significant number of imperfections. Diamonds with grades down to VS2 (Very Slightly Included) or SI1 (Slightly Included) do not typically have eye-visible inclusions. These diamonds can be good value. Diamonds I1 (Included) or lower have inclusions that are easily seen and can appear less attractive; some of these inclusions might also impact the diamond’s durability.
[Credit: GIA “How to Buy a Diamond” Guide]
Cut
Cut does not refer to a diamond’s shape, but rather to the quality of workmanship (proportion and arrangement of facets) for round brilliant diamonds. The quality of a diamond’s cut determines the amount of brilliance, sparkle and fire that a diamond shows. Grades range from ‘Excellent’ to ‘Poor.’ Most diamonds on the market have ‘Excellent’ to ‘Very Good’ cut. Diamonds with a ‘Poor’ cut grade will generally appear lifeless and dull.
[Credit: GIA “How to Buy a Diamond” Guide]
Couples Recently #EngagedbyWades
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends!🤍 Today is extra special as we have the joy of celebrating the engagement of one of the great granddaughters of Wade’s, Emily Clark, and her fiance, Vincent Paolucci! 🎉
A little background on the family tree, Emily is the great granddaughter of Wade, our founder, granddaughter to Steve, our owner, and daughter to William Clark, here at Wade’s.
Emily’s journey took her to Wake Forest, where she found both her ministry and the love of her life, Vincent Paolucci, at Two Cities Church. Their connection was instant, built on faith, deep conversations, and mission trips together!
Vincent wasted no time with the engagement preparations! In addition to Vincent, everyone at Wades had a little part in making sure the ring was absolutely perfect!☺️
Vincent planned a sunset beach proposal in California, where he is originally from, complete with roses, candles and Emily’s favorite photographer to capture “the proposal of her dreams!”🌹🌊😍 Afterwards, Vincent’s parents hosted a lovely dinner to celebrate, which they had been planning for weeks!
The couple is planning on getting married at the First Baptist Church of Gibsonville, where they will be the third generation to do so. Emily knew that she wanted to carry on the tradition with Steve and Peggy, and William and Holly all having been married here.⛪️❤️
We are over the moon that we get to celebrate with you in this next unforgettable chapter in life. We hope your marriage is nothing but joyous and fulfilling in every way! Congratulations!🎉🥰
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends!🤍 Today is extra special as we have the joy of celebrating the engagement of one of the great granddaughters of Wade’s, Emily Clark, and her fiance, Vincent Paolucci! 🎉
A little background on the family tree, Emily is the great granddaughter of Wade, our founder, granddaughter to Steve, our owner, and daughter to William Clark, here at Wade’s.
Emily’s journey took her to Wake Forest, where she found both her ministry and the love of her life, Vincent Paolucci, at Two Cities Church. Their connection was instant, built on faith, deep conversations, and mission trips together!
Vincent wasted no time with the engagement preparations! In addition to Vincent, everyone at Wades had a little part in making sure the ring was absolutely perfect!☺️
Vincent planned a sunset beach proposal in California, where he is originally from, complete with roses, candles and Emily’s favorite photographer to capture “the proposal of her dreams!”🌹🌊😍 Afterwards, Vincent’s parents hosted a lovely dinner to celebrate, which they had been planning for weeks!
The couple is planning on getting married at the First Baptist Church of Gibsonville, where they will be the third generation to do so. Emily knew that she wanted to carry on the tradition with Steve and Peggy, and William and Holly all having been married here.⛪️❤️
We are over the moon that we get to celebrate with you in this next unforgettable chapter in life. We hope your marriage is nothing but joyous and fulfilling in every way! Congratulations!🎉🥰
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we have the opportunity to celebrate our sweet friends` engagement, Kayleigh and Trenton!🤍
Although they attended ECU and had mutual friends, their paths didn’t cross until later when Kayleigh visited a friend in Wilmington. They instantly connected, and the following weekend, Trenton drove to Burlington for their first date.🥰 Their first year was spent long-distance, with Trenton in Holly Springs and Kayleigh in Burlington.
On her birthday last year, Kayleigh casually mentioned that Zinchouse would be the perfect place for an engagement.😉 Exactly one year later, Trenton took her back to Zinchouse and surprised her with a proposal!✨💍 She was absolutely thrilled, saying, “It turned out to be the best birthday and engagement!” Trenton had planned everything, ensuring their friends and family were there to celebrate alongside them!❤
We are so happy for the two of you and this next exciting chapter in your lives! We wish the best in wedding planning and can’t wait to celebrate with you on the big day!🎉🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we have the opportunity to celebrate our sweet friends` engagement, Kayleigh and Trenton!🤍
Although they attended ECU and had mutual friends, their paths didn’t cross until later when Kayleigh visited a friend in Wilmington. They instantly connected, and the following weekend, Trenton drove to Burlington for their first date.🥰 Their first year was spent long-distance, with Trenton in Holly Springs and Kayleigh in Burlington.
On her birthday last year, Kayleigh casually mentioned that Zinchouse would be the perfect place for an engagement.😉 Exactly one year later, Trenton took her back to Zinchouse and surprised her with a proposal!✨💍 She was absolutely thrilled, saying, “It turned out to be the best birthday and engagement!” Trenton had planned everything, ensuring their friends and family were there to celebrate alongside them!❤
We are so happy for the two of you and this next exciting chapter in your lives! We wish the best in wedding planning and can’t wait to celebrate with you on the big day!🎉🤍
Happy happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of Gracie and Liam! 🤍
Gracie and Liam’s love story began in Wilmington at a local gym where Gracie worked and Liam regularly came to work out. After meeting there, Gracie invited Liam to join her on a trip to Texas for a friend’s wedding, and from that moment on, they were inseparable!🥰 Their connection was instant, and they quickly realized they envisioned a future together.
One Sunday afternoon after church, Gracie was told that lunch and family photos would be taken at her family’s hunting land in Caswell County. What she didn’t know was that Liam had something much more special planned. He led her to a quiet spot on the land and proposed, in the area where Gracie’s parents had also gotten engaged, making the moment even more meaningful. ☺️🥹To Gracie’s surprise, her family and friends were there, waiting to celebrate with them. “It was even more perfect than I could’ve imagined and I was completely clueless about all of it!” Gracie shared.❤️
We are so honored to have been a small part of your incredible love story. We wish you both nothing but happiness as you prepare for your wedding, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on your big day!🎉🤍
Happy happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of Gracie and Liam! 🤍
Gracie and Liam’s love story began in Wilmington at a local gym where Gracie worked and Liam regularly came to work out. After meeting there, Gracie invited Liam to join her on a trip to Texas for a friend’s wedding, and from that moment on, they were inseparable!🥰 Their connection was instant, and they quickly realized they envisioned a future together.
One Sunday afternoon after church, Gracie was told that lunch and family photos would be taken at her family’s hunting land in Caswell County. What she didn’t know was that Liam had something much more special planned. He led her to a quiet spot on the land and proposed, in the area where Gracie’s parents had also gotten engaged, making the moment even more meaningful. ☺️🥹To Gracie’s surprise, her family and friends were there, waiting to celebrate with them. “It was even more perfect than I could’ve imagined and I was completely clueless about all of it!” Gracie shared.❤️
We are so honored to have been a small part of your incredible love story. We wish you both nothing but happiness as you prepare for your wedding, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on your big day!🎉🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are sharing the sweet engagement of Stephen and Caroline! 🤍
Their journey began during one of Caroline’s Christmas breaks in 2021 when she was home from college. Over the following years, they bonded over shared passions for cooking and playing golf.⛳️🥘 As their relationship grew, they made the exciting decision to buy a home together! After some time, they found the perfect place, and the moment they stepped inside, Stephen didn’t waste any time—he popped the question! ✨💍In a whirlwind of excitement, they became both engaged and homeowners within hours, marking two monumental life moments in one unforgettable day.🥳
The design of Caroline’s ring holds special meaning—it combines both their favorite color and birthstone. As May babies with a shared love for green💚, their ring beautifully reflects their personalities and likeness.
We are so honored to be part of this special moment and to help create lasting memories as you start this new chapter in your lives. Best of luck with your wedding planning, and we can’t wait to see all the beautiful photos from your big day!🎉🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are sharing the sweet engagement of Stephen and Caroline! 🤍
Their journey began during one of Caroline’s Christmas breaks in 2021 when she was home from college. Over the following years, they bonded over shared passions for cooking and playing golf.⛳️🥘 As their relationship grew, they made the exciting decision to buy a home together! After some time, they found the perfect place, and the moment they stepped inside, Stephen didn’t waste any time—he popped the question! ✨💍In a whirlwind of excitement, they became both engaged and homeowners within hours, marking two monumental life moments in one unforgettable day.🥳
The design of Caroline’s ring holds special meaning—it combines both their favorite color and birthstone. As May babies with a shared love for green💚, their ring beautifully reflects their personalities and likeness.
We are so honored to be part of this special moment and to help create lasting memories as you start this new chapter in your lives. Best of luck with your wedding planning, and we can’t wait to see all the beautiful photos from your big day!🎉🤍
Hi friends! Its time for another #WeddingWednesday and we have a sweet one! Today, we are celebrating the engagement of Gracie & Kaleb!🤍
Once this sweet couple met, they quickly fell in love.❤ During Lighting Of The Green this past month, Kaleb knew he couldn’t wait any longer and picked out a ring he thought Gracie would adore!🥰 After careful consideration for almost a month, Kaleb decided to propose during their family Christmas pictures on December 8th with the ring he bought during Lighting Of The Green. Needless to say, Gracie was completely surprised as she saw Kaleb down on one knee holding their adorable 9 month old baby girl, who is their entire world! They then took some sweet family pictures as well as some newly engaged ones!😍💍
We are so thankful to be a small part of your forever story and wish you all the happiness in this new chapter of your life! 🤍
Hi friends! Its time for another #WeddingWednesday and we have a sweet one! Today, we are celebrating the engagement of Gracie & Kaleb!🤍
Once this sweet couple met, they quickly fell in love.❤ During Lighting Of The Green this past month, Kaleb knew he couldn’t wait any longer and picked out a ring he thought Gracie would adore!🥰 After careful consideration for almost a month, Kaleb decided to propose during their family Christmas pictures on December 8th with the ring he bought during Lighting Of The Green. Needless to say, Gracie was completely surprised as she saw Kaleb down on one knee holding their adorable 9 month old baby girl, who is their entire world! They then took some sweet family pictures as well as some newly engaged ones!😍💍
We are so thankful to be a small part of your forever story and wish you all the happiness in this new chapter of your life! 🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the marriage of our sweet friends Marisa & Corey Miller!🤍🎉
We celebrated their engagement back in November of last year and we are honored to celebrate them again this November with the announcement of their marriage!
Originally these two were supposed to wed at Lake Lure but unfortunately because of Hurricane Helene, they had to find another venue 4 weeks before!!😲 We can’t imagine how stressful this must have been, but in the end, it was the most beautiful wedding and they were even able to keep their original wedding date! 🎉She was blessed to have such fantastic bridesmaids, family and friends who made sure she was taken care of throughout the whole planning process and helped in any way that they could. Marisa says “I’ve never felt more genuine love on that day and I wish I could go back and relive it a million times.”❤🥹
A little extra side note to their story, we had the incredible honor of making Marisa’s band out of her grandfather`s original wedding band, so she will have a little piece of him forever! We can’t thank you enough for trusting us with such a sentimental task and we hope you are able to cherish it forever! 🥰
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story and for trusting us with something so special. We hope your marriage is nothing but joyful and full of love!🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the marriage of our sweet friends Marisa & Corey Miller!🤍🎉
We celebrated their engagement back in November of last year and we are honored to celebrate them again this November with the announcement of their marriage!
Originally these two were supposed to wed at Lake Lure but unfortunately because of Hurricane Helene, they had to find another venue 4 weeks before!!😲 We can’t imagine how stressful this must have been, but in the end, it was the most beautiful wedding and they were even able to keep their original wedding date! 🎉She was blessed to have such fantastic bridesmaids, family and friends who made sure she was taken care of throughout the whole planning process and helped in any way that they could. Marisa says “I’ve never felt more genuine love on that day and I wish I could go back and relive it a million times.”❤🥹
A little extra side note to their story, we had the incredible honor of making Marisa’s band out of her grandfather`s original wedding band, so she will have a little piece of him forever! We can’t thank you enough for trusting us with such a sentimental task and we hope you are able to cherish it forever! 🥰
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your story and for trusting us with something so special. We hope your marriage is nothing but joyful and full of love!🤍
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday! Join us in celebrating the very special marriage of Paxton and Davis Kernodle!🤍🎉
As the great granddaughter of our Wade Litten, the marriage of Paxton and Davis is an extra special one! 🥰We celebrated their engagement at the end of last year and now we have the honor of celebrating their beautiful wedding!
Their ceremony was made special in more ways than one, including a very significant wedding venue at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach where Davis’s parents tied the knot over 20 years ago! This added a heartfelt touch to their traditional ceremony centered around God and their commitment to each other. 🥹❤Paxton says “surrounded by friends and family, every detail felt perfect, and I wouldn`t change a thing. It was truly a day to remember.”
We are so happy for both of you and are truly honored to celebrate this wonderful day of love and cherished moments with you. We hope your marriage is full of lasting memories and endless adventures!🤍🎉
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday! Join us in celebrating the very special marriage of Paxton and Davis Kernodle!🤍🎉
As the great granddaughter of our Wade Litten, the marriage of Paxton and Davis is an extra special one! 🥰We celebrated their engagement at the end of last year and now we have the honor of celebrating their beautiful wedding!
Their ceremony was made special in more ways than one, including a very significant wedding venue at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach where Davis’s parents tied the knot over 20 years ago! This added a heartfelt touch to their traditional ceremony centered around God and their commitment to each other. 🥹❤Paxton says “surrounded by friends and family, every detail felt perfect, and I wouldn`t change a thing. It was truly a day to remember.”
We are so happy for both of you and are truly honored to celebrate this wonderful day of love and cherished moments with you. We hope your marriage is full of lasting memories and endless adventures!🤍🎉
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we are celebrating the marriage of Will & Jordan🤍
These two met 6 years ago in Durham, when Jordan was on a business trip as a traveling nurse. Their first year together was filled with touring the best parts of North Carolina as Will happily showed her around the state, making her fall in love not only with NC, but with Will too! 🥰🥹
After a few years, one day they took a trip to the Sarah Duke Gardens in Durham, where Will asked Jordan to marry him, making them officially engaged!💍 We also had the honor of making Jordan’s wedding band out of her grandfather’s ring, adding a sentimental touch to her wedding set. Life got crazy after this, which included a slight mishap with Will becoming injured after a jet ski accident right before the wedding!😳 But he soon made a comeback after having surgery and was rocking a splint for the whole wedding! But they made the best of it surrounded by all of their sweet family and friends in a small intimate ceremony, a dream come true!
“We are lucky to now have the rest of our lives to continue exploring, hiking, biking, dancing, and growing together!” ❤️
Thank you so much for letting us play a small part in your story and for trusting us with your grandfather’s ring to make something truly special! We hope your marriage is full of love and endless adventures!🤍
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we are celebrating the marriage of Will & Jordan🤍
These two met 6 years ago in Durham, when Jordan was on a business trip as a traveling nurse. Their first year together was filled with touring the best parts of North Carolina as Will happily showed her around the state, making her fall in love not only with NC, but with Will too! 🥰🥹
After a few years, one day they took a trip to the Sarah Duke Gardens in Durham, where Will asked Jordan to marry him, making them officially engaged!💍 We also had the honor of making Jordan’s wedding band out of her grandfather’s ring, adding a sentimental touch to her wedding set. Life got crazy after this, which included a slight mishap with Will becoming injured after a jet ski accident right before the wedding!😳 But he soon made a comeback after having surgery and was rocking a splint for the whole wedding! But they made the best of it surrounded by all of their sweet family and friends in a small intimate ceremony, a dream come true!
“We are lucky to now have the rest of our lives to continue exploring, hiking, biking, dancing, and growing together!” ❤️
Thank you so much for letting us play a small part in your story and for trusting us with your grandfather’s ring to make something truly special! We hope your marriage is full of love and endless adventures!🤍
What Our Customers Say
I wanted to give my wife a special gift for our 10 year anniversary. I had an old ring of my grandmother’s that I wanted to give her but knew she wouldn’t like the style. So I sent it to Wade’s and they worked a miracle. The turned the old ring into the perfect new piece and my wife absolutely loves it. I gave the creative freedom to the team and they certainly worked magic. The new ring, made from the gold and diamonds of the old, is perfect. I will use no other jeweler moving forward and I am in Texas! Wade’s Jewelers should be your stop for the perfect piece of jewelry for any occasion.
– Hud
I have always had a great experience with Wade’s Jeweler’s. I had a pocket watch cleaned by them that was very old and had sentimental value and it was cleaned beautifully. It still runs and keeps good time. It is from the early 1900’s. I have my engagement ring that I have had since 1993 and I take it back to have checked and cleaned and my husband and I chose it together. I picked three sets I liked and let him choose the one he would give to me.
– Sabrina
Absolutely wonderful! After a terrible experience with a large company, we were beyond blessed that we were referred to Wade’s. They did our amazing custom wedding band in less than a week!! Their in-house jeweler and laid back personalities made our pre-wedding jitters decrease and now we have the perfect wedding band to show for it! Thank you so much, team!
– Ashleigh