WASHINGTON DIAMOND

Buying any piece of jewelry can be daunting. But when you are looking for the ring of a lifetime, all bets are off. Face it -- you need a professional. Luckily, Washington Diamond isn't far. Since 1969 this Falls Church store has helped nervous grooms-to-be and diamond-struck brides-to-be pick out the perfect stone, setting and style. The family business has appraised and designed jewelry for the Washington area's elite and ignoble alike with equal care and patience. And those clients have been sending their family, friends and neighbors to Washington Diamond for the same reason they walked out smiling in the first place: the folks who work here. Owner Tom Daube and his co-workers will make you feel welcome, confident and inspired to purchase a beautiful piece of jewelry. And you'll want to tell everyone about it. -- Sara Chauhan

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