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 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.
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends!🤍 Today we are celebrating the engagement of the sweet couple, Brandon & Alyssa
Their story begins when they met through their pastors from church and after 6 months of dating, they knew they were meant to be! 🥰Brandon had the perfect ring in mind, and with his vision, we made it a reality! With the scenic background of Topsail Island Beach, Brandon surprised Alyssa and asked her to marry him. 🥹 “She absolutely adores the ring!” These two are set to be married in September of this year!🎉⛪️
Thank you for letting us play this small role in your love story.❤ We hope the wedding planning goes smoothly and that your special day will be the most memorable of them all!☺️
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends!🤍 Today we are celebrating the engagement of the sweet couple, Brandon & Alyssa
Their story begins when they met through their pastors from church and after 6 months of dating, they knew they were meant to be! 🥰Brandon had the perfect ring in mind, and with his vision, we made it a reality! With the scenic background of Topsail Island Beach, Brandon surprised Alyssa and asked her to marry him. 🥹 “She absolutely adores the ring!” These two are set to be married in September of this year!🎉⛪️
Thank you for letting us play this small role in your love story.❤ We hope the wedding planning goes smoothly and that your special day will be the most memorable of them all!☺️
It`s that time of the week again! Happy #WeddingWednesday and today, we are celebrating the marriage of Rami & Denise 🤍
Their story is a true “love at first sight” moment🥹. Shortly after meeting in 2022, they knew “this was it!” One year later on December 11, Rami proposed using the sweetest and most creative idea with strategically placing ornaments on the Christmas tree, spelling out “merry me Denise” and giving her the most beautiful engagement ring!💍❤️ They were both so excited that they started planning immediately! The wedding was set to be on April, 20th, 2024 in South Carolina near Denise’s hometown, which they just celebrated!🎉 “The day was everything we wanted and planned, thankfully!” The weather was perfect and truly a special day that they will never forget 🥰
Rami & Denise, thank you for letting us play this small role in your new chapter in life, we are so excited for you! We wish you a happy life with endless adventures, congratulations!❤️🎉
It`s that time of the week again! Happy #WeddingWednesday and today, we are celebrating the marriage of Rami & Denise 🤍
Their story is a true “love at first sight” moment🥹. Shortly after meeting in 2022, they knew “this was it!” One year later on December 11, Rami proposed using the sweetest and most creative idea with strategically placing ornaments on the Christmas tree, spelling out “merry me Denise” and giving her the most beautiful engagement ring!💍❤️ They were both so excited that they started planning immediately! The wedding was set to be on April, 20th, 2024 in South Carolina near Denise’s hometown, which they just celebrated!🎉 “The day was everything we wanted and planned, thankfully!” The weather was perfect and truly a special day that they will never forget 🥰
Rami & Denise, thank you for letting us play this small role in your new chapter in life, we are so excited for you! We wish you a happy life with endless adventures, congratulations!❤️🎉
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of this sweet couple, Ryan & Casey 🤍
Today we have another story of a long awaited love from childhood, where thanks to a long friendship between two mothers, Ryan and Casey met when they were just kids. Through brief encounters at the office where their mothers worked, their lives would continue to be short glimpses of each other. Fortunately, they were in the same school district, but their age difference permitted Casey to graduate to the next school level while Ryan entered into the previous one, just missing her every time. 😢
Both of them continued to experience life at their own pace with Ryan asking about Casey every so often to keep in touch about her life and how she was doing. Through these updates and learning her accomplishments, heartbreaks and becoming a new mother, he realized how much he admired Casey as a mother and as a friend before “love and fate worked its magic.”☺️
What was supposed to be a friendly catch up at Red Oak Brewery, instead “blossomed into a love that nobody expected. Casey has turned into the best friend that I always knew, but didn`t realize was out there for me. I will thank God everyday for allowing our paths to cross once again.” cue waterworks 😭
While taking a special trip to London, Ryan decided to give Casey “her own crown jewel” at the Windsor castle, and the answer was a giddy YES!😁
What an incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story these two have.🥰 Thank you for letting us play a small role in your forever story. We wish you the very best in your wedding planning and your future life together as husband and wife, congratulations!🎉❤️
*If you would like to see their sweet proposal video it will be posted on our story!
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! Today we are celebrating the engagement of this sweet couple, Ryan & Casey 🤍
Today we have another story of a long awaited love from childhood, where thanks to a long friendship between two mothers, Ryan and Casey met when they were just kids. Through brief encounters at the office where their mothers worked, their lives would continue to be short glimpses of each other. Fortunately, they were in the same school district, but their age difference permitted Casey to graduate to the next school level while Ryan entered into the previous one, just missing her every time. 😢
Both of them continued to experience life at their own pace with Ryan asking about Casey every so often to keep in touch about her life and how she was doing. Through these updates and learning her accomplishments, heartbreaks and becoming a new mother, he realized how much he admired Casey as a mother and as a friend before “love and fate worked its magic.”☺️
What was supposed to be a friendly catch up at Red Oak Brewery, instead “blossomed into a love that nobody expected. Casey has turned into the best friend that I always knew, but didn`t realize was out there for me. I will thank God everyday for allowing our paths to cross once again.” cue waterworks 😭
While taking a special trip to London, Ryan decided to give Casey “her own crown jewel” at the Windsor castle, and the answer was a giddy YES!😁
What an incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story these two have.🥰 Thank you for letting us play a small role in your forever story. We wish you the very best in your wedding planning and your future life together as husband and wife, congratulations!🎉❤️
*If you would like to see their sweet proposal video it will be posted on our story!
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we have a special engagement celebration for a couple close to one of our own in Southport, Jessica & Zack 🎉🤍
Their story began in the summer of 2018 when they met at a boot camp for the Coast Guard. Unbeknownst to them, they had crossed each other`s paths several times, just missing each other. They officially met in the Fall of 2019 where they were stationed together in New Jersey. After this first meeting, they quickly built up a strong friendship blossoming over the next 2 years until they officially started dating in 2021🥰.
One night, Zack not only surprised Jessica with a home cooked meal, but also a gorgeous ring 💍as he asked her to be his wife🥹. The two enjoyed the warm weather, basking in their newfound excitement as they started planning for their wedding in April of next year.❤️
We are absolutely over the moon for the two of you as you venture on this journey together and wish you all the luck with the wedding planning! Thank you for letting us play a small role in your forever love story ☺️
Happy #WeddingWednesday friends! This week we have a special engagement celebration for a couple close to one of our own in Southport, Jessica & Zack 🎉🤍
Their story began in the summer of 2018 when they met at a boot camp for the Coast Guard. Unbeknownst to them, they had crossed each other`s paths several times, just missing each other. They officially met in the Fall of 2019 where they were stationed together in New Jersey. After this first meeting, they quickly built up a strong friendship blossoming over the next 2 years until they officially started dating in 2021🥰.
One night, Zack not only surprised Jessica with a home cooked meal, but also a gorgeous ring 💍as he asked her to be his wife🥹. The two enjoyed the warm weather, basking in their newfound excitement as they started planning for their wedding in April of next year.❤️
We are absolutely over the moon for the two of you as you venture on this journey together and wish you all the luck with the wedding planning! Thank you for letting us play a small role in your forever love story ☺️
Its #WeddingWednesday and today we are celebrating the sweet engagement of two childhood friends, Olivia & John Michael!🤍
Their love story starts all the way back in elementary school if you can believe it! Ever since they were 5 years old, they have always been close friends, which makes their engagement all the sweeter 🥰
After growing up together, they were eventually separated when enrolling into two different colleges. However, this separation did not last long, because by their senior year, Olivia would visit John Michael at his college more and more. Even outside of college, they would visit home at the same time and continue to hang out more and more until finally they started dating! ❤After 3 years of being official, John Michael decided it was finally time to put a ring on it.😉💍 “When he started crying, I knew something was up” Olivia said. “It caught me very off guard” as you can see by her reaction as she saw the stunning ring he presented. 😍Surrounded by close family and friends, their proposal was a bittersweet one🥹
We are so excited for our sweet friends and the many more years they will share together in their marriage!🤍 Thank you so much for letting us play this small role in your forever story. We wish you all the luck with your wedding planning as you prepare for your special day. Congratulations! 🎉
Its #WeddingWednesday and today we are celebrating the sweet engagement of two childhood friends, Olivia & John Michael!🤍
Their love story starts all the way back in elementary school if you can believe it! Ever since they were 5 years old, they have always been close friends, which makes their engagement all the sweeter 🥰
After growing up together, they were eventually separated when enrolling into two different colleges. However, this separation did not last long, because by their senior year, Olivia would visit John Michael at his college more and more. Even outside of college, they would visit home at the same time and continue to hang out more and more until finally they started dating! ❤After 3 years of being official, John Michael decided it was finally time to put a ring on it.😉💍 “When he started crying, I knew something was up” Olivia said. “It caught me very off guard” as you can see by her reaction as she saw the stunning ring he presented. 😍Surrounded by close family and friends, their proposal was a bittersweet one🥹
We are so excited for our sweet friends and the many more years they will share together in their marriage!🤍 Thank you so much for letting us play this small role in your forever story. We wish you all the luck with your wedding planning as you prepare for your special day. Congratulations! 🎉
It`s that time again! This #WeddingWednesday we would like to celebrate the sweet union of our friends, Caleb & Erin Burkhart!🤍
We shared Caleb and Erin’s story last April with their engagement, and now we have the great honor of sharing their wedding!🥰 These two met at NC State during their senior year of college which also happens to be where Caleb proposed! Fast forward a year, now these two just tied the knot at Lady Bird Farms. The weather was a little gloomy at first, but by the time of their ceremony, the weather was perfect☀️. They made sure to celebrate with a big dance party at their reception, ending with a dazzling sparkler exit.✨
We are honored to play a part in your love story, and are so excited for your future endeavors together! May you have many years of joy and laughter!☺️❤️
It`s that time again! This #WeddingWednesday we would like to celebrate the sweet union of our friends, Caleb & Erin Burkhart!🤍
We shared Caleb and Erin’s story last April with their engagement, and now we have the great honor of sharing their wedding!🥰 These two met at NC State during their senior year of college which also happens to be where Caleb proposed! Fast forward a year, now these two just tied the knot at Lady Bird Farms. The weather was a little gloomy at first, but by the time of their ceremony, the weather was perfect☀️. They made sure to celebrate with a big dance party at their reception, ending with a dazzling sparkler exit.✨
We are honored to play a part in your love story, and are so excited for your future endeavors together! May you have many years of joy and laughter!☺️❤️
Happy #WeddingWednesday, friends! Today, we are celebrating the sweet couple, Jacob and Ivy, on finally tying the knot!😍🤍
Having known each other since high school, this sweet pair have finally gotten their happily ever after with a beautiful church wedding⛪️ surrounded by their close loved ones. The love and support from their friends and family truly made their day all the more special. “It couldn’t have been a more perfect day! A dream come true!”
Jacob and Ivy, we are truly grateful to have played a small part in your forever story. We wish you a long and happy marriage together! 🥰❤️
Happy #WeddingWednesday, friends! Today, we are celebrating the sweet couple, Jacob and Ivy, on finally tying the knot!😍🤍
Having known each other since high school, this sweet pair have finally gotten their happily ever after with a beautiful church wedding⛪️ surrounded by their close loved ones. The love and support from their friends and family truly made their day all the more special. “It couldn’t have been a more perfect day! A dream come true!”
Jacob and Ivy, we are truly grateful to have played a small part in your forever story. We wish you a long and happy marriage together! 🥰❤️
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