The Heirloom Stone Reset Trust Fall Giveaway is back!

Entries are now open for our first giveaway of the year!

To submit your stone for the Trust Fall: Valentine Edition Giveaway, fill out the information in the link below by January 22nd at 5pm ET and you could win a (completely free to you) never-before-seen MC design centering your heirloom stone, but there’s a catch…

By entering this giveaway, you put your stone (and your trust) in our hands. Melanie and the MC community will fully design a new piece you will love, live on socials as you follow along. Zero input for $0!

So…do you trust us?

Enter now through January 22 at 5pm ET for the chance to win. Winner will be contacted by January 23. Terms and conditions apply.

In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, Melanie explains exactly how to use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, what jewelry can and can’t go inside, and the one mistake that could ruin your gemstones.

Learn which materials are safe (like solid gold, platinum, moonstone, and labradorite) and which to avoid (opal, pearl, turquoise, coral, and fracture-filled stones). Melanie also shares why dish soap and warm water are all you really need — no harsh cleaners, no chemicals.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your engagement ring sparkling, your earrings fresh, and your heirloom pieces lasting for generations, this episode gives you everything you need to know — straight from a professional jeweler.

Discover how Bridal Week kicks off the holiday proposal season, why buying early helps clients save before diamond prices rise, and what makes this event the best time to shop Melanie Casey’s handcrafted engagement rings and wedding bands.

Even if you missed the in-person event, the virtual Bridal Week sale on melaniecasey.com
runs all week—with pieces up to 50% off, limited-edition designs, and special gift card incentives for custom engagement rings.

You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, jewelry designer Melanie Casey shares how her Heirloom Jewelry Reset Program helps clients transform cherished heirloom stones into modern, wearable designs.

Learn how resetting heirloom diamonds and sapphires can preserve family history while creating something you’ll love to wear every day. Melanie walks through the process of resetting your stone and shares stories of clients who’ve given their heirloom jewelry a second life.

Whether you’re holding onto your grandmother’s engagement ring or your mother’s sapphire necklace, this episode shows how resetting heirloom jewelry can turn sentimental treasures into timeless fine jewelry that shines again.

Learn when to buy, when to wait, and how to make strategic choices, whether you’re shopping for a lab-grown or natural diamond engagement ring.

If you want the very best price on your dimond, shop during Melanie Casey Bridal Week, starting on October 18th, 2025, for the only time of year we host a sale on our core collection. 

In this short episode, I share how that moment inspired me to design 17 brand-new men’s bands, more than doubling our offerings. From the bold new Square Band in yellow gold to the unique Two Twines Ring design, this collection gives men more options for meaningful, beautifully designed wedding rings.

Explore the new collection in the “For Him” section at www.melaniecasey.com 

In this episode, fine jewelry designer Melanie Casey of melaniecasey.com reveals the truth about engagement ring warranties: what they really cover, what voids them, and why most are written to protect the jeweler, not you.

You’ll learn why six-month inspection requirements, exclusions for normal wear and tear, and paid warranties should raise red flags.

Melanie shares the two real ways to protect your ring, a jeweler’s full lifetime warranty and proper insurance, and explains why the Melanie Casey Jewelry lifetime warranty is the real deal, and how their partnership with JM Insurance helps to further enhance your protection. 

If the fine print is longer than your wedding vows, it’s not a warranty; it’s a marketing tool. Listen in to understand how to protect your jewelry the right way.

Shop Diamond Engagement Rings | Melanie Casey with transparent and GIA and IGI grading reports online!

Designer Melanie Casey breaks down the design details of her engagement ring! This is everything we know so far.

After much debate over that grainy photo, I’m officially calling it — Taylor Swift’s engagement diamond is an antique elongated cushion cut, also known as an old mine cut. With its wide, open facets and unmistakable vintage sparkle, this natural diamond likely dates back to the early 1900s and could be worth hundreds of thousands.

Is a cushion cut at the top of your list? Listen in for a designer’s perspective on why this antique style is making a major comeback.

Discover why bezel settings are one of the most secure and protective ways to set a diamond, how bezels can make a diamond appear larger, and why this style bridges antique elegance with modern minimalism. Melanie explains the craftsmanship behind a proper bezel, the versatility of different diamond cuts in bezels, and how this low-profile design makes everyday wear effortless.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What a bezel setting is and its history in fine jewelry
• Why bezel engagement rings are considered more secure than prong settings
• How a bezel changes the look and appearance of your diamond
• Modern vs. vintage bezel styles — from solitaires to rose cuts
• Practical benefits of bezels for daily wear

If you’re considering different engagement ring settings, this episode will help you understand whether a bezel engagement ring is the right choice.

Explore Melanie Casey’s full collection of bezel engagement rings at melaniecasey.com