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Re: Help getting custom setting made (preferably in NYC)
Tell us more about the design and maybe folks can give you some insight on why you are not getting responses. |
by J_Rock September 12th, 2012, 8:47 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Help getting custom setting made (preferably in NYC) Replies: 7 Views: 229 |
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Re: Diamond melee price question
In this case, it appears your jeweler severely underestimated the labor involved (which gave you an incorrect baseline). But I dont think his revised pricing is that far off once you put things in perspective. I have gotten quotes to literally pave an entire ring in diamonds. The carat weight was no... |
by J_Rock September 7th, 2012, 5:39 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Diamond melee price question Replies: 11 Views: 450 |
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Re: Diamond melee price question
I am having a ring made but I find that the price he's charging me per carat is a bit much. I wanted to see if it was just me or if what hes charging me is really ok I see the path you are going down, but here is my take (I am assuming you are working with a preferred vendor here on PS): 1. The pri... |
by J_Rock September 7th, 2012, 2:39 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Diamond melee price question Replies: 11 Views: 450 |
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Re: Custom setting - can I see?
I definitely think at a certain ring budget, it makes sense to go custom if you cant find a design local. I say this because settings at this caliber are not cheap. However, I think it also takes a certain type of client to maneuver the custom process (unless you are ordering something they've alrea... |
by J_Rock September 6th, 2012, 9:36 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Custom setting - can I see? Replies: 4 Views: 498 |
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Re: 3/4 or 2/3rd pave?
I vote for 3/4. I just personally hate seeing a lot of metal. I am allergic to it. |
by J_Rock March 14th, 2012, 10:52 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: 3/4 or 2/3rd pave? Replies: 10 Views: 248 |
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Re: Retail vs. Online Price?
JM does offer payouts (aka settlements), but I think only in the cases that they are unable to repair, replace, or rebuild the “covered property" with material of the same kind and quality, to the extent practicable. Translation: If the value of said items have risen sharply and JM is unable to... |
by J_Rock March 10th, 2012, 2:31 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Retail vs. Online Price? Replies: 27 Views: 822 |
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Re: What jewelers can make a nice nice halo setting for cush
I think there must be a sliding scale in terms of pricing / cut quality. Also, add into the mix that each jeweler has their own markup. Its pretty difficult to assess why jeweler x charges more than jeweler y unless you know all the variables (ie. supplier). On average, I believe poor quality single... |
by J_Rock March 7th, 2012, 4:53 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: What jewelers can make a nice nice halo setting for cushion? Replies: 48 Views: 1147 |
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Re: What jewelers can make a nice nice halo setting for cush
are single cut pave more expensive than full cut? VC said its more for single cut which I just don't understand. Is anyone can explain difference between "single" cut and "full" cut? Sure, I did a write-up in my post: http://www.pricescope.com/forum/show-me-the-ring/victor-caner... |
by J_Rock March 7th, 2012, 4:30 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: What jewelers can make a nice nice halo setting for cushion? Replies: 48 Views: 1147 |
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Re: You won't like a cushion
My fiance and I love the AVC she wears. People constantly ask what kind of diamond it is because it looks unique. People are like "Is it a round, or a princess". Nothing compares to a well cut cushion in dim/candle-lit lighting. |
by J_Rock January 12th, 2012, 11:44 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: You won't like a cushion Replies: 19 Views: 792 |
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Re: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row P
Thank you all for your wonderful comments. I promise to have hand shots later tonight. Vanessa told me that the attention she has received at work has been overwhelming. Some people have repeatedly asked to see the ring. Word of mouth has spread at her job, so she has been inundated with questions a... |
by J_Rock December 14th, 2011, 9:22 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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Re: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row P
Here is a professional pic taken by Victor. 
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by J_Rock December 13th, 2011, 1:12 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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Re: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row P
I am having issues uploading more pics. When I upload them, I see duplicates. If anyone can help, that would be great. |
by J_Rock December 13th, 2011, 10:03 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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by J_Rock December 13th, 2011, 9:53 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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Re: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row P
So here are some specs on the ring: Single-Cut vs Full Cut - Single cut, 1.4mm Going into this project, I knew I wanted single-cut stones because of what I read and saw here on Pricescope. However, when I asked Victor what he thought had more fire, he recommended full cut. I was confused because it ... |
by J_Rock December 13th, 2011, 8:40 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave
It's been a whirlwind since this weekend after I popped the question with this VC masterpiece. More details to follow in a subsequent post, but I just wanted to share this link to the ring so you can see the creation that took a year (from concept to reality) in the making. Last December, my then gi... |
by J_Rock December 12th, 2011, 11:15 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Victor Canera Flower Halo featuring a 1.52 AVC & 3 Row Pave Replies: 33 Views: 3211 |
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Re: Diamond Quality in HW-inspired Pave
I ended up asking my vendor to send some samples of melee so I could compare the size/cut/color quality with my own eyes. This was quite an experience! I got to play with melee in different types of lights to understand how the ring would look in different environments which allowed me to observe t... |
by J_Rock November 30th, 2011, 1:00 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Diamond Quality in HW-inspired Pave Replies: 9 Views: 360 |
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Re: Diamond Quality in HW-inspired Pave
I ended up asking my vendor to send some samples of melee so I could compare the size/cut/color quality with my own eyes. This was quite an experience! I got to play with melee in different types of lights to understand how the ring would look in different environments which allowed me to observe th... |
by J_Rock November 30th, 2011, 1:01 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Diamond Quality in HW-inspired Pave Replies: 9 Views: 360 |
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Re: Antique cushion experts - what's the difference?
I might have missed who actually cuts the AVC, but it's still GOG's design and cut parameters that its cut to, they own the design, IIRC and they have a specific cutter/facility cut them to that design and parameter, correct? I would like to think most people know that Jon's not back there actually... |
by J_Rock August 16th, 2011, 1:54 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Antique cushion experts - what's the difference? Replies: 31 Views: 1002 |
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Re: Show Me Your E-rings with 3 Row Pave Band
I think one of the biggest reasons for not seeing much of it is because of cost. Diamond melee costs have skyrocketed...so reason stands that adding additional rows of diamonds will drive up the setting cost significantly. I've gotten some quotes in the area of $6k for 3 row pave. I don't even want ... |
by J_Rock August 16th, 2011, 1:17 pm Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Show Me Your E-rings with 3 Sided Pave Band Replies: 19 Views: 1003 |
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Re: Show Me Your E-rings with 3 Row Pave Band
3 Row pave is not popular here. I personally love it, but I wish more vendors would showcase their 3 row pave, besides LM and SK. |
by J_Rock August 16th, 2011, 9:04 am Forum: Show Me the Bling! (Rings,Earrings,Jewelry) Topic: Show Me Your E-rings with 3 Sided Pave Band Replies: 19 Views: 1003 |
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Re: You're going to want one.
Where was this ring when Kobe Bryant needed it? I am a believer in the laws of diminishing returns...I think the idea is impressive on paper, but I don't see this really shaking things up in the industry. For one thing, it's kinda ugly, for what it is, and it looks like a ring pop. Then there's the ... |
by J_Rock July 29th, 2011, 2:19 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: You're going to want one. Replies: 14 Views: 556 |
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Re: advice needed on Tiffany & Co upgrade options
If you decide to go with the 1ct stone, the other thing to keep in mind is the future prospect of a diamond upgrade. If you spend $19K, you would need to cough up nearly $40K to "get your money back". You indicated that you overpaid once, no need to do it again. |
by J_Rock July 29th, 2011, 1:48 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: advice needed on Tiffany & Co upgrade options Replies: 30 Views: 1325 |
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Re: advice needed on Tiffany & Co upgrade options
Honestly, I think spending that much money on a 1ct stone is not a good idea. There are TONS of Tiffany replica settings, so no need feel locked in to Tiffany's, unless the brand is a high priority. I agree with the other poster that you should try to recoup as much as possible to put towards the ho... |
by J_Rock July 29th, 2011, 11:23 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: advice needed on Tiffany & Co upgrade options Replies: 30 Views: 1325 |
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Re: Opinions please!: Single row pave VS 3 rows pave on band
Sorry for the thread hijack, but what is the fire/sparkle difference between 3 and 5 rows of pave? Assuming that the band-width is same, and using smaller stones for a 5 row design. |
by J_Rock July 28th, 2011, 11:58 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Opinions please!: Single row pave VS 3 rows pave on band Replies: 11 Views: 942 |
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Re: Cushion Halo Setting - Leon Mege or Steve Kirsch?
This thread has given me a real concern regarding using SK for my project. Up until this point, I was certain I would be using SK instead of LM, but now I am leaning back towards LM. It seems LM has a more concrete stance on what handmade means (without all the deceptive marketing BS), and takes pri... |
by J_Rock July 28th, 2011, 11:41 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Cushion Halo Setting - Leon Mege or Steve Kirsch? Replies: 72 Views: 4365 |
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Re: Opinions please!: Single row pave VS 3 rows pave on band
Well having two rings with 3 sided pave next to each other is jewelry suicide unless they are soldered. I love the look of 3 sided but it would need to be worn alone or with a plain band. Can't a thin spacer be made to keep the two rings from grinding on each other? I could have sworn I have seen i... |
by J_Rock July 27th, 2011, 11:50 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Opinions please!: Single row pave VS 3 rows pave on band Replies: 11 Views: 942 |
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Re: AVC "Ideal" designation by AGS
For clarity ... A diamond can have "Ideal" light performance yet not be ideal cut. In AGS' system if the polish, symmetry & light performance is "ideal" then it is what was commonly known as an AGS Triple "0" or "Ideal Cut" (encompassing ideal polish, sym... |
by J_Rock June 8th, 2011, 9:54 pm Forum: RockyTalky Topic: AVC "Ideal" designation by AGS Replies: 10 Views: 827 |
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Re: AVC "Ideal" designation by AGS
Heard back from GOG today (they are very prompt with customer service response), advising that they have ordered my updated AGS certificate, and they will let me know when it comes in. I'll post a copy when it arrives. Same here. I requested the new cert and cannot wait to get it in my hands. I wou... |
by J_Rock June 8th, 2011, 11:47 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: AVC "Ideal" designation by AGS Replies: 10 Views: 827 |
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Re: Struggling with Quality of Engagement Ring
I think the idea was good in theory but disappointment waiting to happen in practice...As a man, I would have big issues with using a previous ring as funds towards my ring for my GF. The way I see it, there were two ways of using the funds, but neither is ideal: 1) Even trade in - The issue is obvi... |
by J_Rock April 19th, 2011, 10:56 am Forum: RockyTalky Topic: Struggling with Quality of Engagement Ring Replies: 66 Views: 1725 |
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Re: BGD cubex?
The Jubilee and POH are very similar except on the facet pattern. The POH has a very square=ish pattern where as the Jubilee looks like a cushion. The cubex has the same facet pattern as the POH. |
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