Hi all,
I'll try to keep it short and yet share a few things learned during my hunt for the perfect diamond based on my budget.
I consider myself a "difficult" customer, thought when I saw Yekutiel at IDJ he corrected me and said I am probably a "Not easy" customer, but certainly not difficult. I am the guy who does a bit of homework before I open up my wallet.
At first I was referred to a "wholesaler" on 6th floor of the building near the diamond district. This guy came recommended by someone I truly trust and respect. Now ... most people in this situation would just believe what the guy says and go with what's given to you. I am glad I did not.
Thanks to this forum and other jewelers it was explained to me how bad the rock was that this guy offered to me. Quote was .... "this diamond is like a small piece of meat with a lot of fat around it". When I quoted this to him, he got a bit pissed and said it's crazy to be soo paranoid about cut measurements and etc etc.
So this guy was out.
It seemed like every store on 47th street I was walking in was trying to rip you off as much as they can. Some were bad and some were on the verge of being bad. 2 people were recommended by this forum. Yekutiel from IDJ and another guy whom I forget.
What I liked at IDJ is that he doesn't just show his diamond under those expensive, make the diamond bling lights. He actually has the "Day light" attached to the display for you to view your diamond under 2 different lights. He found a diamond that met my budget and when I compared it to other diamonds found elsewhere, everyone (other jewelry stores, this forum, a friend who knows more than me...) all pointed to the diamond Yekutiel offered.
I hope he's reading this as I'll be back to buy my wedding ring from him .... IF I get a good deal.
And so ... here is the ring...
1.08ct
Color I (blue fluorescence make it appear whiter)
SI1 (eye clean)
1.3 HCA
Excellent cut, polish, symmetry
I'll try to keep it short and yet share a few things learned during my hunt for the perfect diamond based on my budget.
I consider myself a "difficult" customer, thought when I saw Yekutiel at IDJ he corrected me and said I am probably a "Not easy" customer, but certainly not difficult. I am the guy who does a bit of homework before I open up my wallet.
At first I was referred to a "wholesaler" on 6th floor of the building near the diamond district. This guy came recommended by someone I truly trust and respect. Now ... most people in this situation would just believe what the guy says and go with what's given to you. I am glad I did not.
Thanks to this forum and other jewelers it was explained to me how bad the rock was that this guy offered to me. Quote was .... "this diamond is like a small piece of meat with a lot of fat around it". When I quoted this to him, he got a bit pissed and said it's crazy to be soo paranoid about cut measurements and etc etc.
So this guy was out.
It seemed like every store on 47th street I was walking in was trying to rip you off as much as they can. Some were bad and some were on the verge of being bad. 2 people were recommended by this forum. Yekutiel from IDJ and another guy whom I forget.
What I liked at IDJ is that he doesn't just show his diamond under those expensive, make the diamond bling lights. He actually has the "Day light" attached to the display for you to view your diamond under 2 different lights. He found a diamond that met my budget and when I compared it to other diamonds found elsewhere, everyone (other jewelry stores, this forum, a friend who knows more than me...) all pointed to the diamond Yekutiel offered.
I hope he's reading this as I'll be back to buy my wedding ring from him .... IF I get a good deal.
And so ... here is the ring...
1.08ct
Color I (blue fluorescence make it appear whiter)
SI1 (eye clean)
1.3 HCA
Excellent cut, polish, symmetry
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