Huddleston jewelry brokers jewelry to wholesale clients that are in the jewelry business that have a tax resale number but select appointments can be made to the public with a personal referral. These sales can only be made by appointment and unfortunately we no longer accept walk in sales. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Testimonials
Cati and Stephen Davis
This was the easiest process and the best selection in the city of St. Louis. Best selection of quality loose diamonds you can find.
Cori and Danny Costello
This was the easiest process and the best selection in the city of St. Louis. Best selection of quality loose diamonds you can find. He does whatever it takes to get you exactly what you want.
Rachel and Jeff Schmitt
Almost 5 years after we bought I still constantly get wonderful compliments about my ring!!! People always tell me how beautiful it is. Wouldn't have found EXACTALLY what I wanted without you lovey. Thank you soo much. Best jewelry guy I know!! Love you! (By the way we need to do sushi soon).
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Engagement Sets
Here at Huddleston jewelry we have a lot of different styles. We normally stock a couple hundred different engagement rings but also have accounts with a few of the nation's top designers. If we don't have what you're looking for there is a good chance we can make it.
Please take a few minutes to read what we feel are some important things to think about when shopping for your engagement ring.
Know what you want to spend!!!
You will be confronted with a dizzying array of choices when it comes to engagement rings. Have a price range in mind. Going in with fairly specific parameters will help your jeweler find the right engagement ring to fit your budget.
What kind of jewelry does she already wear?
Is she more classic or modern? Feminine or sophisticated? Does she wear more silver or gold? Do her pieces tend to be more delicate or chunky? Simple or ornate? Have these preferences in mind when you set out to shop. If you buy something similar to what she already likes, you can't go wrong.
Know her ring size!
If she wears rings, borrow one she already owns. Trace the inner circle on a piece of paper, or press the ring into a bar of soap for an impression. You can also slide it down one of your own fingers and draw a line where it stops. A jeweler can use these measurements to identify her approximate ring size.
Know what diamond shape suits her!
If she hasn't made it easy for you by already voicing an opinion on the subject (or admiring someone else's engagement ring), here are a few things to keep in mind when considering shape:
She will be wearing this ring 24/7 every day of your married life. It will need to go with everything from jeans to evening wear. If you're uncertain about her shape preference, it's sensible to stick to the classics. They became classics because they appeal to most people most of the time.
Shapes with fewer facets, such as emerald or square, require higher clarity. The fewer the facets, the more visible any inclusions will be.
Certain shapes pair more successfully with other gems in multi-stone rings. Round, Oval and Marquise all work well. Pear and Heart shape are more challenging.
Taste in shape is often reflected in other tastes a woman has. If she prefers clean, modern lines in furniture, for example, it's likely she'll react well to the same aesthetic in Emerald or Square shapes. If she tends towards the traditional, a round shape rarely misses. More bohemian types tend to favor more unusual shapes, like Trilliant or Marquise.
What Setting Makes Sense?
While there are an unending variety of patterns, details and metal choices, there are four basic types you are likely to encounter:
Solitaire: A single stone. Still the most popular choice in engagement rings. The head secures the diamond. Prongs allow the diamond to catch the most light. A four-prong-setting shows more of the diamond, but a six-prong setting is often more secure.
Side stone: Diamonds or other gemstones, flank the main stone for additional sparkle or color. Popular sidestone settings include 'channel', which protects stones by keeping them flush, and 'bar-channel', which allows more light to enter the sidestones.
As to actual setting design, consider her lifestyle, and how well a certain setting will fit into it. If she's more active or outdoorsy, look for lower profile, less ornate, more sturdy choices, which are less likely to get knocked or caught on things. If she's more of a glamour girl, look for statement settings, with a higher stone profile and more intricate ring detailing or unique motif.
Earrings
Earrings are some of the most flattering pieces of jewelry a girl can wear. From the eloquent simple stud style to a fancy chandelier dangle Huddleston Jewelry has it all. Whatever you are looking for we can deliver.
Pendants
Pendants and neckwear can enhance any woman's attire. A simple solitaire pendant will go with anything. Also we can create or order just about anything your special someone desires. Huddleston Jewelry always has a nice variety of styles and designs in stock with a number of different length chains to go with them.
Bracelets
From the classic tennis bracelet to a fancy gold or white gold design we have all your bracelet needs.
Loose Diamonds
Huddleston Jewelry offers a variety of loose certified diamonds in all shapes, sizes and qualities. Obviously if something is not in stock we have the sources to get in almost anything. Also, please take note that we do not sell any treated or enhanced diamonds.
As with most diamonds the universal 4 C's will determine the price. There are 231 different gradings involving just color and clarity so when you ask " How much is a 3/4ct diamond ?" It is a little more complicated then that. It's not so complicated that it can't be explained though. Here's a general idea:
Carat
Of the 4Cs, carat weight is the simplest factor to determine in the value of a diamond. As with all precious gems, the weight of a diamond is expressed in carats. One carat equals one-fifth of a gram, or 1/142 of an ounce. One carat is also divided into 100 "points", so a diamond weighing 3/4 carat may be described as weighing 75 points, or .75 carats.
Cut
The cut is the factor in releasing the diamonds "fire" and "brilliance", it is NOT the shape of the diamond which is a common mistake.
Clarity
Diamond clarity is determined by the absence of these inclusions. The fewer the inclusions, the rarer the diamond, and the greater the value. Flawless and internally flawless diamonds are exceedingly rare.
Color
Although most gem-quality diamonds, when seen alone, appear colorless to the untrained eye, there are subtle differences in shade that become apparent to a trained professional. Our diamonds are color graded in a Gem Laboratory, using a special diamond light developed for color grading or most likely certified by an independent laboratory.
