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Voted "Best Place to Buy a Diamond” by the readers of WashingtonPost.com, Mervis has a reputation you can trust. And because we specialize in engagement rings and wedding bands, we offer the most comprehensive selection in town. For any budget, we’ll get you the biggest and most brilliant diamond possible, and save you some dollars in the process.

We’ve been told we’re unlike any typical jewelry store. Our approach begins with a full diamond education and then we’ll bring you different pieces to suit your taste. Give us a call and let us show you why we have the reputation we do. We’re the largest diamond importer in the DC area and we strive for nothing less than superb customer service.

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1-800-Her-Love (437-5683)

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Wish Special Events	My husband bought my own engagement ring at Mervis in Tyson's and as a wedding planner, I continue to send my brides and grooms there as well. Service is top-notch and you feel like you're the only one in the store when they set you up in their private sales rooms. They are a true DC institution and it's no wonder why they have been so successful.

What if I don't know her ring size?

If you can do some sneaking around and find out her ring size, that's easiest. But if you don't know, we stronly advise against "sizing on a guess," which results in future re-sizing. The best option is to propose with a ring that's un-sized, and then come back to us later to size the ring to her finger perfectly.

What's the most overlooked issue when choosing an engagement ring?

Remember that the engagement ring will be worn side-by-side with the wedding band. If you choose a fancy setting, consider what kind of band will match it. Even if you're not planning on buying a wedding band until several months later, we still recommend taking a look at the bands and seeing what combinations are possible.

Do men's and women's wedding bands have to match?

There are no rules when buying jewelry. Some people like their bands to match, while others focus more on individual personalities and lifestyles. Perhaps he is more active and needs a more durable ring. Perhaps he wants diamonds and she doesn't. It's a matter of personal preferance.

What are the differences between platinum and white gold?

Most people don't realize it but white gold is a man-made metal, mixing yellow gold with other alloys such as nickel. Regardless of where you buy your white gold, in time its whiteness and luster will fade and begin to show its yellow gold natural properties. Every few years you'll want to take the ring to a jeweler to re-plate with rhodium, and the ring will look as good as new. The up-front cost of white gold is lower, but if you consider these maintenance costs, platinum seems more desirable to some.

Gold is inherently a softer and lighter metal than platinum. If you hold a ring of each type in each hand, you'll feel that the platinum ring is much heavier and more solid feeling. Because platinum is stronger, many jewelers will use platinum heads and prongs to hold the diamond in a ring, even if the rest of the ring is gold.

We love answering your questions. Please call us if you'd like to know more, 1-800-HER-LOVE (437-5683) or email us at jmervis@mervisdiamond.com

Thanks,
Jonathan Mervis