<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Jewelry Counsel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jewelry Counsel is an independent online jewelry buying guidance service helping people make more confident fine jewelry purchases online. Clients submit links to jewelry they are considering, and we research and compare seller-provided specifications, pricing, policies, available documentation, and other publicly available information. Services include independent second opinions, jewelry comparisons, personalized online jewelry research, and purchase guidance. The Jewelry Counsel does not sell, inspect, authenticate, grade, or appraise jewelry.]]></description><link>https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:14:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Low Profile Engagement Rings: What to Know Before You Buy Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shopping for an engagement ring online involves more than choosing a stone shape, metal, or setting style. One detail that can make a noticeable difference in how a ring looks and feels is its setting height. Low profile engagement rings position the center stone relatively close to the finger, creating a more streamlined silhouette than many elevated settings. For some shoppers, that lower position is appealing because it may feel less prominent during everyday activities and may be less...]]></description><link>https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/post/low-profile-engagement-rings-what-to-know-before-you-buy-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac2c6bd901c627fc3d113c9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645781_d9f6592fc15440c5b8f14066b07fb45b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_450,h_345,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Devyn Pelter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Compare Engagement Rings Online: Why Similar Prices Don’t Mean Equal Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Similar prices don’t always mean equal value. Compare the diamond, dimensions, setting, metal, and listing details before choosing an engagement ring online. You have narrowed your search to two engagement rings. They are around the same price. The diamonds have similar specifications. Both look beautiful online. So how do you decide? This is where engagement ring shopping often becomes more complicated. Two rings can appear remarkably similar while offering very different things for the...]]></description><link>https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/post/how-to-compare-engagement-rings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2cde1a9cd81127b631668</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:43:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645781_0a2f083115b745d0b654c45199132606~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Devyn Pelter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engagement Ring Buying Guide: 8 Things Most Buyers Overlook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying an engagement ring can quickly turn into a crash course in diamonds. You start with carat weight. Then come cut, color, clarity, natural versus lab-grown diamonds, settings, metals, grading reports, and dozens of nearly identical rings open in browser tabs. But some of the details that matter most are not the ones receiving the biggest headlines. A beautiful center stone is only one part of an engagement ring. The way the ring is constructed, how the diamond is secured, how it sits on...]]></description><link>https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/post/engagement-ring-buying-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aadad841fb5e4b57efd5696</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:11:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645781_2a53aaed466044ac924b895f05e1a144~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Devyn Pelter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Things to Check Before Buying Fine Jewelry Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying fine jewelry online gives you access to an enormous selection of diamonds, gemstones, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings without ever walking into a jewelry store. But convenience creates another problem: How do you know whether the jewelry you are looking at is actually worth the price? A beautiful photograph and an impressive product description can make almost any piece look exceptional. What they do not always reveal is the quality of the stones, the construction of the...]]></description><link>https://www.thejewelrycounsel.com/post/6-things-to-check-before-buying-fine-jewelry-online</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa8a4ababcfc8d624a47ade</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/645781_3a86818fd2f94ddd9c09297c4fcfe798~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Devyn Pelter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>