SeekingClarity
Shiny_Rock
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2016
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Hello, PS. I've found myself in a state of confusion again and I'm hoping you all can offer some advice and feedback.
Based on all the feedback that the regulars offer to "rough rocks" like myself, the best way to propose is to involve one's partner in the ring selection process. Coincidentally, while I was busy scouring PS and visiting jewelers, my girlfriend was also learning about rings herself from a recently engaged friend, and her tastes have evolved while I've been planning. The other weekend she found a design that she claimed to be "the most beautiful". It was at this point that I decided against the Gabriella setting from Victor--which I had initially picked based on other hints she's dropped and feedback from her friend--and thought I would have him custom make a unique ring inspired by the local design as I'd already been speaking to him about the Gabriella.
The dilemma that I'm now facing is whether to proceed with having Victor custom make a ring (nothing has been started) or have the local shop set the diamond I've purchased from VC (assuming, of course, that they do set 3rd party stones).
I'm leaning towards having the local jeweler set the stone, as I know my girlfriend really likes their setting. The idea of going custom is also a bit daunting to me. However, I really like the fact that Victor hand makes everything to a remarkable standard and would turn out a beautiful interpretation in his own right. I'm also slightly concerned about the quality of the local bench, as they did mention the ring is cast and then the stone is hand set, but perhaps that's perfectly acceptable (they have been around since the 50's...)? Strangely (or perhaps not so strangely), the local design would be cheaper than a ring from Victor. And there would be an added benefit of being able to resize the ring locally too, if required. It also feels like having the local jeweler set the stone is the "right" thing to do, even though I would not ask Victor to replicate a design but create his own interpretation, it was the local design that has started me down this path in the first place.
I have a feeling the consensus will be to go with the setting my girlfriend has really expressed interest in (as she will be wearing it every day!), particularly after distilling this post into a subject, and also to support the local jeweler, though am curious to hear any feedback at all.
TIA,
SC
Based on all the feedback that the regulars offer to "rough rocks" like myself, the best way to propose is to involve one's partner in the ring selection process. Coincidentally, while I was busy scouring PS and visiting jewelers, my girlfriend was also learning about rings herself from a recently engaged friend, and her tastes have evolved while I've been planning. The other weekend she found a design that she claimed to be "the most beautiful". It was at this point that I decided against the Gabriella setting from Victor--which I had initially picked based on other hints she's dropped and feedback from her friend--and thought I would have him custom make a unique ring inspired by the local design as I'd already been speaking to him about the Gabriella.
The dilemma that I'm now facing is whether to proceed with having Victor custom make a ring (nothing has been started) or have the local shop set the diamond I've purchased from VC (assuming, of course, that they do set 3rd party stones).
I'm leaning towards having the local jeweler set the stone, as I know my girlfriend really likes their setting. The idea of going custom is also a bit daunting to me. However, I really like the fact that Victor hand makes everything to a remarkable standard and would turn out a beautiful interpretation in his own right. I'm also slightly concerned about the quality of the local bench, as they did mention the ring is cast and then the stone is hand set, but perhaps that's perfectly acceptable (they have been around since the 50's...)? Strangely (or perhaps not so strangely), the local design would be cheaper than a ring from Victor. And there would be an added benefit of being able to resize the ring locally too, if required. It also feels like having the local jeweler set the stone is the "right" thing to do, even though I would not ask Victor to replicate a design but create his own interpretation, it was the local design that has started me down this path in the first place.
I have a feeling the consensus will be to go with the setting my girlfriend has really expressed interest in (as she will be wearing it every day!), particularly after distilling this post into a subject, and also to support the local jeweler, though am curious to hear any feedback at all.
TIA,
SC