From the Mouths of Babes

  Hello all Kerry Ryan here……..

 From the mouths of babes…………………………………

  I got home last night and my cheerful daughter Kayla met me at the door (as per usual). She follows me around the house as I adjust to home life, kiss my wife, say a hello to my son and so on. Well, I finally arrive in the kitchen to put together dinner and my daughter asks,” you know what I want for Easter daddy” thinking candy, Easter eggs or those marshmallow chickens I state flatly,” no honey what do you want” Kayla replies,” I want gold and diamonds”. I say,’Huh”, she states again, “ I want gold and diamonds”. To say the least I’m a bit flabbergasted and start chuckling to which I get the response,” and a chocolate bunny too.”

  Thankfully for my business, the education in diamonds starts young. The girls all seem to go to the same school, which is okay by me. Unfortunately, us guys tend to start our education much later in life, usually around the time when we here,” you know Mike we’ve been dating for two years now and my girlfriend Susan just got an engagement ring, and her and Bob have only been dating a year what’s up with that.” At this point Mike has two options, and the smoothest path is to get that Diamond Engagement Ring. The other option can be quite sticky and messy.

  Well Mike, I can tell you we at Shenoa Diamonds are here to help with the education, the process of choosing the right diamond and setting to go along with it. I’m sure Mike is sweating beads and afraid of the unknown (and at this point cursing Bob). No worries, we are real easy to deal with and Mike knows he’s deeply in love with his girlfriend and was just postponing the inevitable.

  So this ditty’s motto should be, At Shenoa & CO relax don’t sweat the small stuff we’ll take care of that for you , you just take care of the rest of your lives!!!!!!!

 Happy Hunting!!!!!!!!!

 Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager
Shenoa & Co.
201-927-6725 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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A Happy St Patrick’s to all!!!

A Happy St Patrick’s to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Hello me wee leprechaun Friends Kerry Michael Ryan here…………………..

  Being Irish myself and a traditionalist, I am wishing you all a very Happy St Patrick’s day. It is a day that inspires smiles and good cheer and I recommend to all our Shenoa friends the same. While we are not all Irish, it’s not hard to share in a day when we can all act like we are.

   It’s a day inspired by great deeds and should be celebrated in kind, on a day that the many parade up 5th Avenue dancing many a jig along the way. A day when I personally see such smiles and loved shared by all when you can’t help but to hum an Irish tune, my hope is that you too dance a jig, whistle a tune, kiss a loved one and bring a smile to someone special to you.

  So, on St Patty’s day I invite you to shine as bright as a Diamond and to sparkle brightly as any gem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

     ‘ May the road rise to meet you

      May the wind be always at your back

      A warm sun in your face

      And may a gentle rain fall upon your fields…………….

   And most importantly……………………..

 May you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows your dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  (in my case pray for a solid 45 minutes to a hour head start)

 HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY

  From a wee olde leprechaun

 

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager

Shenoa & Co.
201-927-6725 Mobile
212-764-1625 Office

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Random Thoughts and (some) Questions…Ladies, will this be the year he gets you the diamond engagement ring?

Hello all! Kerry Ryan Here…

Random Thoughts and (some) Questions…

I believe in the goodness of the human spirit and I also believe that marriage brings out the best in most people. There is peace that comes with getting engaged; it is palpable, I highly recommend it.

Diamonds and diamond jewelry will continue to be what women want so as I always say; guys give them what they want.

The micro pave style ring, with and without a diamond halo, will be 2010’s most in-demand style; its beautiful and brings out the beauty of the center stone.



As a designer and salesperson versatility is the word and will continue to be so one size definitely doesn’t fit all.

Girls, do you trust your guy to pick out your ring or do you believe he needs concrete instructions?

Guys, do you think that when you shop alone for a ring you have your girl’s best interest or you’re looking just for the best deal?

Maybe it’s just because I never did it but for those certain gentlemen, do you really need your mother to pick out your engagement ring? C’mon isn’t it time to break that old umbilical right?

Ladies, will this be the year he gets you that ring? I sure hope so!!!

Well that’s enough for now, we’ll talk later.

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds
1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

PS: One last thought; The Colts will beat the Saints in two weeks!!!



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How to find the perfect diamond…Here are some simple suggestions help you with your diamond shopping

How to find the perfect diamond…

Hello all! Kerry Ryan here…

In this imperfect world we strive to find perfect things in our lives; being this is a diamond and jewelry forum, let’s talk about finding the perfect diamond today.

Well to do so, you have to determine what defines perfect to you; for some perfect is the highest color, for others it could be the largest size, yet others still it could be what fits into one’s budget. There are many factors that may play into what one considers when they select their “perfect” diamond. How do you go about this? Well here are some simple suggestions:


-If you’re doing this as a couple then be open with each other about what is most important to you, and then find a middle ground; marriage is based on compromise and teamwork, this is just the start.

-Guys, determine a comfortable budget and then let that dictate what options will be the driving force. I don’t care how much one is willing to spend; no budget is ever open ended.

-Ladies, the way you set your diamond lends to its perfectness so help the boys out and give them concrete options or strict directions.

-Just because the diamond is graded D color - IF clarity doesn’t mean it’s perfect, there are more factors such as cut, dimensions and size that come into play. They are all equally important.

-While round shape diamonds have a formula, fancy shapes do not; you need to determine what shape that you like and go from there.

-Have flexibility, you might surprise yourself a little, flexibility can go a long way to determining with what you end up purchasing.

-Lastly; have fun, don’t make it a chore, and enjoy yourself. This is a life changing event and should be done so with great cheer.

Well, there are some simple suggestions, I know I have more but there’s no point in overdoing it today. We have many more days in front of us at Shenoa Diamonds.

So come on down and we’ll work together on finding that perfect diamond!!!

Kerry M. Ryan
Production and Design Manager

Shenoa & Co.
1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

11 days to Christmas…Trials and tribulations of a gentleman named I. B. Putz

Hello all! Kerry Ryan here,

11 days to Christmas…

It’s like a truck careening downhill, on an ice covered road with no brakes and the end of the road is coming up fast!

So if you indulge me for a moment let me relate the trials and tribulations of a gentleman named I. B. Putz. See Mr. Putz shops two ways; one year he’ll stop by Shenoa Diamonds, starting in September, searching for that perfect Christmas gift for his wife. It will entail weekly visits; one week we’ll look at diamond studs and never quite come together on the proper size. The next week we’ll look at diamond pendants and the right shape will be the obstacle, on and on. Diamond bracelets, too flashy. Okay, next week diamond and sapphire rings, not quite sure. What eventually happens is Mrs. Putz ends up with the short end of the stick again.

The other Mr. Putz, well he shows up with an ambitious agenda on Christmas Eve; the type of agenda that as a designer I know well it would take up 6 weeks to fulfill. While we fill the portions of it that we can, this Mrs. Putz is also, shortchanged.

The morals of this story:

1) As discussed previously focus on your options and the make a well informed decision.

2) The 5 P’s of smart shopping. They are… drum roll please: PROPER PLANNING PREVENTS A PISS-POOR PERFORMANCE


Grasshopper, so ends today’s lesson and that would be; don’t be a Putz!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa & Co.

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

15 days to go…Crystal helps Dad pick Mom a Christmas present.

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

15 days to go…

I stepped out of the store yesterday for some air and at the same time a father and his 5 year old daughter were viewing the window. The daughter decked out in her Christmas coat (you know the red wool one with black buttons, matching scarf and hat) pointed at a big emerald-cut diamond eternity band and said:” Daddy, why don’t you buy mom that one? I’m sure it would make her happy!”. Well the father replied:” That looks a little rich for our budget honey but you have great taste!”



At that point I interjected: “I’m sure young lady we could find something that your Mom would love and fits into Dad’s price range but I’m going to need your help picking it out.”

So with smiles all around I introduced myself and welcomed Don and his daughter Crystal into Shenoa & Co. Over the next hour we proceed to pick out a beautiful diamond ring for Crystal’s Mom, Karen. The diamond ring they decided on is a 5 stone emerald-cut ring in Platinum, well within Don’s price range, and in the same moment thrilled a 5 year old girl who helped Dad pick out Mom’s Christmas present. I don’t know what made me happier the sale, gaining a new client and friend or that beaming smile on Crystal’s face.

I’ll rate the smile first, I love Christmas!!!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Diamonds are a guy’s best friend and you ask why?

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

Random thoughts…

17 days to Christmas, how fast it comes!

Diamonds are a guy’s best friend and you ask why? Well I’ll tell you; have any of you ever given your wife/girlfriend some sort of diamond and not had her thrilled with it and you?

Yes there is a Santa and my children are living proof. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their voices to think, at times I was skeptical silly me!

Shenoa Diamonds rocks this time of the year; it’s a ton of fun to be associated with it. The only drawback is, it keeps me away from my family but they understand.


Diamond stud earrings and diamond bracelets are running neck and neck as this year’s “it” gift, you can’t be wrong with either.

I am wishing for a white Christmas, I don’t have to drive this year. I know it’s slightly selfish but it’s been a long time since we’ve had one… think, it would be cool!!!

I wish everyone was as nice all year long as they are at this time of year, I mean I’m in New York and only been told where to a couple of times this month, a new record!

I may be prejudiced but I still recommend buying your girl diamond jewelry, the flat screen can wait!

That’s enough for now more to follow.

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds


1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

It will be a Blue Christmas without…20 days to go…

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

It will be a Blue Christmas without…

Nice little boxes full of sparkling diamonds… that’s why this one is for the guys. I’m speaking man to man here and I will repeat my quote “Happy wife = Happy Husband”, no truer words have ever been spoken and gentleman at Shenoa Diamonds we have the answers to that equation.


Now all you need to do is take a jewelry inventory of what your wife has and then you will be able to fill in the blanks. Goes like this, well Barbara has diamond studs, a beautiful diamond engagement ring as well as a diamond bracelet. She did drop a hint that she wants that diamond band that has a little antiquish style to it, well you just filled in a blank. I bet comes Christmas day Barbara and her betrothed have one great day.

Annie’s had a rough December and JT knows it so this year he’s getting her that diamond necklace, he realizes things are tight but he knows he can’t take it with him and those accessories for the boat can wait and besides she’s been waiting for that necklace for years.

Gentlemen, these are but two examples of Happy Wife = Happy Husband so come on down to Shenoa Diamonds this holiday season and we will help you do the math.

20 days to go…

Thanks Elvis!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Bring some cheer to that special someone in your life

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

The Christmas countdown is on! Hey there are 22 days left and here at Shenoa we are ready for you. I’ll tell you this is my favorite time of the year and I have my lovely wife and wonderful children to thank for it. Christmas music is always playing at our house, we decorated color coordinated of course and the shopping has begun. We plan on making it a great Christmas and I recommend you do also.
Bring some cheer to that special someone in your life what could be better then giving her a beautiful pair of diamond studs and seeing that radiant smile and all the goodwill the gift creates. We can learn a lot from our young and the pure joy you see in them is something that we can harness in ourselves, I know I will feed off my children’s and as well as my customers; it’s one great feeling.

So come on down to Shenoa & Co and make this Christmas extra special; spread that Holiday cheer. I can feel the excitement you should too!

Speak Soon…

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Countdown is on, 22 shopping days left…

Hello all, Kerry Ryan Here!

22 shopping days left…

Those dreaded words; the countdown is on what to do, well we’ve all been bombarded with those Black Friday ads and every big box store and flat screen push ad nauseam.

So I recommend changing the perspective, try shopping the Shenoa experience, you know you can’t try those diamond studs on that you see on the computer screen. Are you really going to order that diamond bracelet from a company that has an 89% rating? Well here come the recommendations, ready?

1) Figure out how you are getting to New York; planes, trains (buses), automobiles… the city is great this time of year and you can make a great day of it. The Rockefeller Center Tree is right around the corner and I can also recommend a few nice Irish pubs for some holiday cheer, the city really hums now so come experience it.

We are located at 1 west 47th street right off 5th avenue, in a private setting that will enhance the shopping for jewelry experience.

2) At the store you can choose from a wide selection of Merchandise whether it be a diamond pendant or diamond bracelet or perhaps a nice sapphire ring… we have it all and the fun can really be in the picking, can it???

3) For the customer interested in a diamond engagement ring or maybe an upgrade of their current stone our selection of loose stones is unparalleled, you would be hard pressed not to be able to find that perfect diamond for that perfect partner.

4) So come in sit-down and share some holiday cheer with all here at Shenoa & Co we are here for you!


Well ladies and gentleman those are some of my recommendations, there will be more to follow let this Christmas be special, enjoy the whole experience and the satisfaction you will receive cannot be attained from a computer screen.

Happy Hunting!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa & Co.
http://www.shenoadiamonds.com

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry for the Holidays, You Just Can't Go Wrong!

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

A little story…

My husband, being unhappy with my mood swings bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my mood swings better.

We discovered that when I’m in a good mood it turns bright green!

Better yet when I’m in a bad mood, it leaves a big red mark on his freaking forehead.

Maybe next time he’ll buy me a diamond instead!!!


That is an example of what I tend to repeat ad nauseam that a happy wife/girlfriend equals a happy husband/boyfriend. It doesn’t take a tremendous amount of thought to buy that special someone a beautiful piece of diamond jewelry. Whether it is a ring of some sorts or diamond studs or a diamond pendant, bracelet etc., it will be greatly satisfying results to you and most importantly your wife/girlfriend.

So on your next trip to NYC come to Shenoa & Co., I would be happy to walk you through different selections at different price points. It’s that time of year and I will continue with my not so gentle reminders that guys this Christmas should be a diamond and diamond jewelry Christmas, it’s never to early to plan. Don’t be the guy that’s on my window December 23rd pulling his hair out.

While we would love you to come down to the store (New York is lovely this time of year) please keep in mind that we are also available online at ShenoaDiamonds.com as well as over the phone. I myself as well as my associates are available to help you 7 days a week. So just walk in or if you prefer make an appointment and we will help you make this the best Holiday yet.

Or you could just buy that mood ring…

Happy Halloween!!!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

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1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Jewelry and diamond shopping forecast for the holidays from Shenoa Diamonds.

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

Observations…

You all know by now that I gain part of my instinct and knowledge through observation and then I use that in my sales and design work; here are some examples:

Customers usually go back to their original choice, not all the time but quite often. An example of this is the young lady I was working with lately on a diamond mounting. She picks a ring similar to the one pictured, and then we are off to the races looking at many options. While we started with the split shank with trapezoids we progress to classic three stone mountings on to antique style after a couple of well spent hours she settles on her original choice, life comes full circle yet again. Like I said it happens all the time.

The classics are classic for a reason, they are timeless. The three stone diamond mounting, 4 prong style diamond tennis bracelet, the Riviera diamond tennis necklace, they all have been around for many years and will be around for many more, and by the way micro pave is the new contemporary classic here to stay.

The number one diamond gift item for the holidays will continue to be diamond stud earrings; they are truly a no-brainer. The girls can wear them with anything; dress them up dress, them down. Do you want to be a hero this Christmas? Get her diamond studs... trust me.

All women are beautiful diamonds just enhance their beauty and make them happy, trust me again guys you want them happy.

Sapphires are the second most precious stone sold after the diamond; they are neutral like the diamond can be worn with anything.

White metals like platinum and white gold will continue to out sell yellow gold for the foreseeable future.

I believe this is going to be a great holiday season; people are just ready to move on and up.

Well that’s enough for now, we will speak soon.

Have a great day!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds
http://www.shenoadiamonds.com

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

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Holidays are upon us, no time like the present to visit Shenoa & Co. Diamonds to start your shopping.

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here!

Rainy Days and Mondays…

Well, here in New York we’re about to loose the whole weekend to back to back Nor’easters, there goes my plans for golf and running around with the kids outside as the days are getting shorter.

What that does afford me is time to plan and at Shenoa & Co. Diamonds it means I go over our in house stock. Hey the holidays are upon us, no time like the present. I am presently filling the gaps in our Diamond Stud Earring sizes that include adding 0.70ct – 1.00ct total weight sizes; I found that we have an ample supply of 2.00 cts. to 3.00 cts. total weight, great for the customer that’s thinking of upgrading.

Diamond bracelets are always popular this time of year and I feel that you will be quite happy with the selection we now have in house; from the classic tennis bracelet style to the more fashion oriented. There are styles here at Shenoa & Co. Diamonds that should fit anyone’s taste and most people’s budget.

I’m not forgetting the bridal crowd either; I am introducing some exciting new styles (I highly recommend making the trip to our showroom in the Diamond District in New York City and checking them out yourselves). Micro Pave is still HOT and the three-stone look remains quite strong. I’m telling you our showroom window on 47th street looks like HIGBEE’s from ‘The Christmas Story” only instead of toys they are Diamonds.

So on this rainy weekend I will find the time to plan, to build and to create, surly beats just complaining about the weather!

Have a great day!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street

Diamond District

New York, NY 10036

Looking for value? Read John Ruskin's famous quote about paying to much.

Shenoa & Co. Diamonds is known for value, service and quality in diamonds and fine jewelry.

It is unwise to pay too much. But it is worse to pay too little.

When you pay too much, you lose a little money; that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the product you bought is incapable of doing what it was bought to do.

The common law of business prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. It can't be done.

If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run. And if you do that, you would have enough to pay for something better.

There is hardly anything in this world that someone can't make a little worse and sell a little cheaper-and people who consider price alone are this man's lawful prey.

By John Ruskin 1819-1900

Guys, don't lose the romance factor when buying a diamond engagement ring; surprise her!

Hello all, Kerry Ryan Here!

Random diamond thoughts…

When buying a diamond engagement ring guys don’t lose the romance factor, surprise her! It is commendable and rewarding. If a surprise is not in order then get engaged somewhere cool, you’ll create a memory for life trust me I’ve got one.

Looking for the right jeweler, trust your inner instincts, most people don’t like pushy people, why would you want a pushy jeweler?



Stress stinks when buying diamonds and/or diamond jewelry, to lower the stress factor one way is by creating a budget and sticking to it make the jeweler work for you not the other way around. If you know what you want to spend that’s half the battle, trust me it will keep the blood pressure lower.

Diamond gift ideas; pick something she doesn’t have. Do a mental inventory:

1. Ears – Diamond studs perhaps diamond earrings


2. Wrist – Diamond bracelet or a diamond bangle


3. Fingers- God gave them 10 so after the engagement ring there are many more options: diamond band, sapphire and diamond ring, etc

It’s October, if you go to the local malls they are already decorating for Christmas, what I’m advocating is that it’s been a tough year, don’t you think that special person in your life deserves something special? If your answer is yes now is a good time to firm up the planning, trust me on this one.

If you’re sitting on the fence it’s time to jump off, there is nothing more fulfilling in life then a well grounded relationship, one that is full of love and understanding. It took me awhile to figure it out but even the blind squirrel finds an acorn

Well that’s enough for today, more to follow…

Have a great day!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa & Co.

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

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Diamonds Q&A - How to buy the perfect diamond for your budget

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here!

A little Diamond Q & A…

Questions I’ve heard over the years and their answers…

- What is the most brilliant diamond?

The most brilliant diamond is the round brilliant cut because it’s the most symmetrical and the more symmetrical the more brilliant (FYI: the second most brilliant is a square radiant cut).




- What is the most expensive cut?

Again with all things being equal the round diamond is the most expensive (Two main reasons: 1- it’s the most in demand. 2- It’s the most expensive to manufacture).

- Which is the most important of the 4 C’s?

In my opinion and this is putting the size of the diamond aside (carat), the most important C is the cut (a diamond that is cut properly is brilliant with lots of fire, with that said the order is as follows:

Cut- we just discussed why.
Color- you want as white(colorless) as possible.
Clarity- if you don’t see it with the naked eye why worry.

Basically I’m saying pay for what you see not what you don’t.

- I like a round, my girlfriend likes a square cut what do you recommend?

Here is one of life’s lessons: get her what she WANTS (I’ve said this before Happy Wife=Happy Husband, a very simple formula -no added ingredients necessary).

- What happens if she says NO?

If you don’t know what the answer to that question you are in the wrong store you should be at the florist.

- What makes Shenoa Diamonds different then the other stores?

Well I’ll tell you, I feel we go the extra mile, we are customer service driven and with our attention to detail I feel we are unmatched, we may not be the cheapest but I can assure you we are the most thorough.

Well that is some of the questions and I can assure you there are more to be discussed in the future.

Have a great day!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

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Creativity and inspiration aren’t always spontaneous sometime they need to be worked on.

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

Inspiration comes in all forms, sometimes I just don’t feel any enthusiasm and you know what that is perhaps when I’ve created some of my most creative and daring designs. You guys know those days when you don’t want to get out of bed, don’t want to go to work, don’t want cut the lawn, I could go on and on.

So on days like this I force myself to work to think to create. The Diamond ring pictured above came about on one of those days, I had 34 round diamonds, all matching, would have been easy to put them in a diamond bracelet and stick it in the window but I said no Kerry be more creative work to make a special piece. So I sat down with my artisans and put together a one of a kind Diamond band in platinum that looks as great on as it does in Shenoa Diamond’s window. The ring is all diamond very little metal and very comfortable when worn it’s a really big show allowing the light to make the diamond’s brilliance stand out. While a ring of this size (it totals 9 Cts.) is not for everyone, the one’s who have purchased are quite thrilled with it.

What I’m really driving at is you too can create for yourself a special diamond ring or unique piece of jewelry when you least think you are able too. Let’s face it you can use this philosophy in many aspects of your every day life. I just use jewelry as my forum because that is one of my great passions and what I write about.

So in review; creativity and inspiration aren’t always spontaneous sometime they need to be worked on!

Have a great day!!!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

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Happy Labor Day from Shenoa Diamonds!

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

As we approach the Labor Day holiday let us all remember that is to honor those who’ve served this country we hold so dear. It’s easy to write about diamonds and rings and earrings as well as the stories that come about when selling them or just trying to.

We will spend this weekend with friends and family at barbeques perhaps the beach or mountains or touring one of our great cities, in doing so just take a little timeout to remember those that have preceded us and those that aren’t able to do so because they are in some far off country protecting us and those around them. It will take just a few small moments and you’ll be better for it.

I will be at Shenoa Diamonds through Saturday then off to celebrate this holiday with my brood and a few friends, we will hoist a few to the aforementioned men and women. I welcome all to join me.

Happy Labor Day All!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

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Diamond District

New York, NY 10036

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Just when you thought it was safe to go diamond shopping… Tales of engagement and non-engagement…

Just when you thought it was safe to go diamond shopping… Tales of engagement and non-engagement…

I’ve dealt with thousands of different people over the years and that would mean thousands of different personalities but as trends go, some repeat themselves as you’ll see in what follows.

We all know the following couple but have dealt with them in different circumstances, mine happen to be when they are shopping for engagement rings. The woman is overbearing, tending towards obnoxious, the man is overwhelmed, unable to finish his own sentences somewhat emasculated.

Here’s how it usually starts: Woman struts into store pronounces “I want to see everything!”, man follows shoulders slumped feet shuffling resigned, at this point I put on the charm steer the couple to a cozy corner where I state clearly that I don’t do everything but would be more then happy to work with this fine couple if they show a little focus.

The battle lines are drawn…

If I haven’t told you before I’m Irish and a little head strong myself so I may feel a slight need to defend what I feel is, this fellows lack of manhood so I whip out my imaginary sword and I’m ready to do battle with Madame Overbearing.

Me: Is there a particular style of diamond engagement ring you’re after?

M.O.: (I’ll abbreviate Madame Overbearing from this point on) Perhaps you misunderstood me but I did state that I want to see everything!!!

Me: I’ll repeat it more slowly this time I…Don’t…Do…Everything…I…Need…Focus…I’m sure you understand sir.

Overwhelmed man starts to speak but is drowned out by M O “perhaps you didn’t understand me but in the interest in this process started, show me that ring over there!!”

Me: As I think to myself that this is going nowhere I pull a gorgeous cushion cut Diamond engagement ring from the window and proceed to show it to M O. “ well this is beautiful why don’t you try it on”

M.O.: “well you mustn’t be the sharpest tack in the box, I Meant the Other Ring over there!!!”

Me: At this point I think, why did I start with this shrew, grab the other ring and shove it on M O’s finger

M.O.: What do you think of this one Stanley? Stanley starts to speak but is quickly drowned out, frankly it’s not all that important what he thinks as all he’s doing is paying for it!”

Me: ” Well at this point I’ve had enough time to defend all manhood, I start to put all the jewelry away while the couple across from me looks slightly bewildered, once everything has been cleared from the counter, I state clearly while pointing my fingers,” ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO MARRY HER!!!”

Here’s where it gets interesting, the couple is usually slightly stunned, taken aback etc. M O usually starts sputtering and twitching while overwhelmed man stands just a bit straighter. I proceed to open the door and shoo the couple away.

Well not all my encounters end with a sale some just end with a lesson in life. Let’s face it when I’m dealing with you, the general public, we are in to happy endings and 99% of the time, that’s what’s accomplished the other 1% is just plain interesting.

Have a great day!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds

1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036

Fancy is great but sometimes simple can be better…

Hello all, Kerry Ryan here…

Fancy is great but sometimes simple can be better…


You may ask yourself just what I mean by that, well I’ll tell you. In the above picture you see two fancy yellow diamonds surrounded by small round brilliant-cut diamond set micro-pave’ style, let’s face it these are gorgeous fancy diamonds earrings. I made them and in my opinion these are occasion pieces, meant to be worn on special occasions: weddings, black tie affairs, red carpets etc.

Well, as I said in my opening statement sometimes simple is better and what can be simpler then a pair of Diamond Studs. Diamond studs are probably the best gift a man can give to a woman other than children and an engagement ring. They can be dressed up or dressed down; they can be worn for all occasions or none at all. They are simple diamond beauty in a non complicated setting. Diamond studs are all about the diamond, no fuss no muss.

They are a great gift; guys as I’ve said before diamond studs are a no brainer, if you’re not ready to pop the question then they’ll buy you time (keep the wolves from the door as they say).You’ll also find that no matter how many pairs of earrings your girlfriend/wife has, they will wear the diamond studs at least 90% of the time. They also make great holiday, birthday and anniversary gifts. I can assure you that this is one gift that you won’t have to worry over; they’ll love them and love you for giving them.

Girls what can be better than something that goes with everything, how many things in your wardrobe can you say do that. Also ladies what’s really cool is that they are upgradeable; when they start looking a little smallish come on down to Shenoa Diamonds and we will make them bigger. How cool is that!!!

So when your thinking about that next diamond purchase remember Fancy is great but sometimes simple can be better…

Have a great weekend!!

Kerry Ryan
Shenoa Diamonds
1 West 47th Street
Diamond District
New York, NY 10036


P.S. We’ve been published thanks to you. JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone) magazine quoted one of my blogs in their recent publication which is real cool considering its infancy. It’s outstanding to be recognized within your industry for work done but again I have you my friends to thank for that.

To you all a big THANK YOU!!!