Post by TimKC » January 21st, 2003, 9:52 am
I just wanted to share my experience with DCD. I initially made arrangements to purchase a stone from another online broker and after they received my money and billed my credit card I was informed that the stone I wanted was no longer available. Obviously disappointed and very leery about making another online transaction for such an expensive item, I happened upon DCD’s site and found both a setting and a center stone that seemed too good to be true. However, my money was still tied up with the other broker. I called DCD and spoke with Josh, who contacted the jeweler and wholesaler and assured me of the availability of the items I was interested in. I explained my financial predicament and they not only agreed to hold the stone form me, but also agreed to have the stone set (a ten day process due to my custom order) without any money sent up front. The ten days was enough time to get my finances squared away and the ring was delivered the day after my wire transfer went through.
A few days after receiving the ring (which is gorgeous) I had it appraised and…the center stone matched the certificate, the setting matched the specs and the ring was appraised for twice what I paid for it!
My Ring:
1.43 ct, H, VS-2, Tolkowsky Ideal Cut, EGL Cert.:$6300
Set in Plat. with 1 ct channel set princess: $2000