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
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!🤍
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we are celebrating Austin & Leah 🤍
Their story begins in youth group at their local church where they both attended. Soon after they started serving in youth band and other youth events together, they became best friends! Of course one thing leads to another and they start dating during their junior-senior year of high school then graduate to college where they both went to Appalachian State University! 💛
During this past Winter, a dear friend, who just so happens to be a photographer, reaches out wanting to take some pictures to “build her portfolio.” They got ready and headed to Blowing Rock, where a conveniently coordinated pose making them face away from each other, creates the perfect opportunity for Austin to drop down on one knee, taking Leah by surprise! Of course she says YES! 🎉But this wasn’t the last surprise Austin had up his sleeve! A premeditated plan for dinner with both of their families to celebrate was set into motion after the big proposal! ☺️
Now, they are enjoying their time being engaged by wedding planning, watching the sunset on the Blue Ridge Parkway, attending every possible sporting event and playing with their 1 year old golden doodle Memphis! 😍
Thank you so much for allowing us to play a little part in this next chapter of your life together🥰 May the wedding planning be smooth sailing from here on out!🤍
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we are celebrating Austin & Leah 🤍
Their story begins in youth group at their local church where they both attended. Soon after they started serving in youth band and other youth events together, they became best friends! Of course one thing leads to another and they start dating during their junior-senior year of high school then graduate to college where they both went to Appalachian State University! 💛
During this past Winter, a dear friend, who just so happens to be a photographer, reaches out wanting to take some pictures to “build her portfolio.” They got ready and headed to Blowing Rock, where a conveniently coordinated pose making them face away from each other, creates the perfect opportunity for Austin to drop down on one knee, taking Leah by surprise! Of course she says YES! 🎉But this wasn’t the last surprise Austin had up his sleeve! A premeditated plan for dinner with both of their families to celebrate was set into motion after the big proposal! ☺️
Now, they are enjoying their time being engaged by wedding planning, watching the sunset on the Blue Ridge Parkway, attending every possible sporting event and playing with their 1 year old golden doodle Memphis! 😍
Thank you so much for allowing us to play a little part in this next chapter of your life together🥰 May the wedding planning be smooth sailing from here on out!🤍
Happy happy #WeddingWednesday everyone! This week, we are celebrating our friends Ethan & Audrey 🤍
This sweet couple met back in 2019 through a mutual friend at UNCW where they both attended college. After their first date around a year later, they instantly clicked! “We connected so easily and knew we were meant for each other.”🥹
Fast forward to this October, Ethan planned to take Audrey to dinner at the restaurant where they had their first date to make it all the more special.🥰 But before dinner, he suggested that they take a walk together at Wrightsville beach, and there, Ethan got down on one knee and proposed with that little green box!💚🎉 Audrey was taken completely by surprise, but in the best way possible! Meanwhile, a hired photographer captured their sweet moment so they can cherish it forever.☺️ Now off they headed to dinner, where Ethan secretly invited all of their friends and family in hopes of surprising Audrey even further, and it definitely worked! To end this eventful weekend they spent time walking and reminiscing around Wilmington and the college campus where they met. 🥰
We are so happy for this sweet couple and are honored to play a part in something so special and memorable. We wish you luck with all of your wedding planning and can’t wait to hear about the big day!🤍
Happy happy #WeddingWednesday everyone! This week, we are celebrating our friends Ethan & Audrey 🤍
This sweet couple met back in 2019 through a mutual friend at UNCW where they both attended college. After their first date around a year later, they instantly clicked! “We connected so easily and knew we were meant for each other.”🥹
Fast forward to this October, Ethan planned to take Audrey to dinner at the restaurant where they had their first date to make it all the more special.🥰 But before dinner, he suggested that they take a walk together at Wrightsville beach, and there, Ethan got down on one knee and proposed with that little green box!💚🎉 Audrey was taken completely by surprise, but in the best way possible! Meanwhile, a hired photographer captured their sweet moment so they can cherish it forever.☺️ Now off they headed to dinner, where Ethan secretly invited all of their friends and family in hopes of surprising Audrey even further, and it definitely worked! To end this eventful weekend they spent time walking and reminiscing around Wilmington and the college campus where they met. 🥰
We are so happy for this sweet couple and are honored to play a part in something so special and memorable. We wish you luck with all of your wedding planning and can’t wait to hear about the big day!🤍
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the sweet marriage of Jacob and Candice 🤍
“I think we always knew we would be together forever”🥰
These two have been together for a long time, but they knew early on that they were going to be lifelong best friends! After being introduced by mutual friends back in the Summer of 2015, they stuck by each other through thick and thin. Fast forward 8 years, and they became engaged in the beautiful little town of Sullivan’s Island, as Charleston is one of the favorite places to visit together. Jacob presented “the most beautiful, unique engagement ring with the help of Wade’s” so it was a resounding YES! A long awaited moment that they were able to share effortlessly together.☺️
Another year and a half goes by, and the Linebergers are officially united! 🎊Jacob and Candice tied the knot at Emerald Isle with an absolutely gorgeous wedding with accents of their shared love of the beach. Through all of the craziness and vast emotions you feel during a wedding, they left feeling full of love and cherished memories with the help from their family and friends that made the day unforgettable.
“Nine years later we are finally husband and wife and officially best friends forever!”❤️
Thank you so much for trusting us with such an amazing and important time in your life. May your marriage be a dream come true! 🤍
It`s time for another #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the sweet marriage of Jacob and Candice 🤍
“I think we always knew we would be together forever”🥰
These two have been together for a long time, but they knew early on that they were going to be lifelong best friends! After being introduced by mutual friends back in the Summer of 2015, they stuck by each other through thick and thin. Fast forward 8 years, and they became engaged in the beautiful little town of Sullivan’s Island, as Charleston is one of the favorite places to visit together. Jacob presented “the most beautiful, unique engagement ring with the help of Wade’s” so it was a resounding YES! A long awaited moment that they were able to share effortlessly together.☺️
Another year and a half goes by, and the Linebergers are officially united! 🎊Jacob and Candice tied the knot at Emerald Isle with an absolutely gorgeous wedding with accents of their shared love of the beach. Through all of the craziness and vast emotions you feel during a wedding, they left feeling full of love and cherished memories with the help from their family and friends that made the day unforgettable.
“Nine years later we are finally husband and wife and officially best friends forever!”❤️
Thank you so much for trusting us with such an amazing and important time in your life. May your marriage be a dream come true! 🤍
It`s been a minute since our last #WeddingWednesday but we’re back and better than ever! Today we are celebrating the marriage of Brandon & Alyssa Bellamy!🤍
We shared their story a few months ago with their engagement and now we have the pleasure of sharing their beautiful wedding! These two met on a blind date set up by their pastors and after a couple months, they knew they were made for each other!☺️The two of them then started looking at engagement rings and ended up custom making one to hold Brandon’s grandmother`s diamond! After their engagement in July, they tied the knot this September! 🎉🤍
Unbeknownst to them, hurricane Helene was making its way towards their venue, but with lots of prayers, the weather cleared up just in time for their ceremony and it couldn`t have been more wonderful!
We want to wish Brandon and Alyssa a big congratulations on their marriage and wish them a joyful future together! Thank you for allowing us to play a small role in your love story.🥰
It`s been a minute since our last #WeddingWednesday but we’re back and better than ever! Today we are celebrating the marriage of Brandon & Alyssa Bellamy!🤍
We shared their story a few months ago with their engagement and now we have the pleasure of sharing their beautiful wedding! These two met on a blind date set up by their pastors and after a couple months, they knew they were made for each other!☺️The two of them then started looking at engagement rings and ended up custom making one to hold Brandon’s grandmother`s diamond! After their engagement in July, they tied the knot this September! 🎉🤍
Unbeknownst to them, hurricane Helene was making its way towards their venue, but with lots of prayers, the weather cleared up just in time for their ceremony and it couldn`t have been more wonderful!
We want to wish Brandon and Alyssa a big congratulations on their marriage and wish them a joyful future together! Thank you for allowing us to play a small role in your love story.🥰
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of the sweet couple, Matt & Kendall🤍
These two met through a few mutual friends who set them up on a blind date, not knowing that this would be one of the best decisions they could’ve made! Since day one, they have been completely inseparable.🥰
During a cruise in May of this year, Matt decided to pop the question when it was just the two of them, creating a sweet private moment as he asked Kendall to marry him.🥹 With a resounding yes and the next few days dedicated to enjoying each other on the beaches of Mexico, it was the perfect trip!☺️
Matt is a fireman and Kendall works at a dermatology office. Being quite the adventurers, they enjoy Skiing, going on cruises, and visiting the mountains and beach along with the fur baby Bailey who they adore!❤️
Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your love story! We are over the moon for you both and wish you all the luck with the wedding planning and this next chapter of your life.🤍🥰
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of the sweet couple, Matt & Kendall🤍
These two met through a few mutual friends who set them up on a blind date, not knowing that this would be one of the best decisions they could’ve made! Since day one, they have been completely inseparable.🥰
During a cruise in May of this year, Matt decided to pop the question when it was just the two of them, creating a sweet private moment as he asked Kendall to marry him.🥹 With a resounding yes and the next few days dedicated to enjoying each other on the beaches of Mexico, it was the perfect trip!☺️
Matt is a fireman and Kendall works at a dermatology office. Being quite the adventurers, they enjoy Skiing, going on cruises, and visiting the mountains and beach along with the fur baby Bailey who they adore!❤️
Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your love story! We are over the moon for you both and wish you all the luck with the wedding planning and this next chapter of your life.🤍🥰
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the sweet engagement of Nick & Ariel🤍🎉
In true modern fashion, these two met on a dating app which turned out to be the best decision they ever made! Since their first date back in 2022, they have been absolutely inseparable. They immediately matched each other`s energy and became instant best friends, which came unexpectedly but exuberantly! They each knew that this was the one.🥹
On Nick’s annual family beach trip to Holden Beach, Ariel knew something was up. The moment Nick said “we’re taking pictures tonight… no questions asked” Ariel`s guard went up. But still much to her surprise, she was met with a secluded, beautiful beach sunset, glowing behind an adorable beach picnic, complete with peach wine and a charcuterie board (which just sounds like the best surprise in and of itself) . “It looked like a fairytale” and once he popped the question, she couldn’t believe it was real. 🥹🥰“Having bonded over both of them growing up at Holden beach without ever knowing until now, being proposed to there was definitely special.”
We cannot get over how sweet and memorable this experience was for the two of you, we are so glad that we could be a part of it!❤️ We wish you many years of joy and happiness as you begin to plan this next chapter in your lives.
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the sweet engagement of Nick & Ariel🤍🎉
In true modern fashion, these two met on a dating app which turned out to be the best decision they ever made! Since their first date back in 2022, they have been absolutely inseparable. They immediately matched each other`s energy and became instant best friends, which came unexpectedly but exuberantly! They each knew that this was the one.🥹
On Nick’s annual family beach trip to Holden Beach, Ariel knew something was up. The moment Nick said “we’re taking pictures tonight… no questions asked” Ariel`s guard went up. But still much to her surprise, she was met with a secluded, beautiful beach sunset, glowing behind an adorable beach picnic, complete with peach wine and a charcuterie board (which just sounds like the best surprise in and of itself) . “It looked like a fairytale” and once he popped the question, she couldn’t believe it was real. 🥹🥰“Having bonded over both of them growing up at Holden beach without ever knowing until now, being proposed to there was definitely special.”
We cannot get over how sweet and memorable this experience was for the two of you, we are so glad that we could be a part of it!❤️ We wish you many years of joy and happiness as you begin to plan this next chapter in your lives.
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