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| P: 2/9/2006 11:16:23 AM | |
Z Furman Rough Rock Total Posts: 3 Last Post: 2/9/2006 Member Since: 1/31/2006 |
I am meeting with a jeweler this weekend to discuss my custom piece...I have no clue what to ask. I know the piece and how I want it but there has to more than that, I am new to all this and want to make sure I get all the info I need to prevent disaster or disapointment in the future. Can you suggest questions and information I should get from him before I go in there? I don't want to look uneducated or get taken advantage of...and since the only things I know are what I want I am afraid of all the unknowns...I need some help here. |
| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:16:23 AM | |
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| P: 2/9/2006 11:26:28 AM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,909 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
I would make a list of all the things you want done in your custom ring. Take plenty of pics with you as well. Make sure your go over everything with him so that you will be on the same page. Good luck!!
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| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:26:28 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 11:29:18 AM | |
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004 |
Date: 2/9/2006 11:16:23 AM Author:Z Furman I am meeting with a jeweler this weekend to discuss my custom piece...I have no clue what to ask. I know the piece and how I want it but there has to more than that, I am new to all this and want to make sure I get all the info I need to prevent disaster or disapointment in the future. Can you suggest questions and information I should get from him before I go in there? I don't want to look uneducated or get taken advantage of...and since the only things I know are what I want I am afraid of all the unknowns...I need some help here. Kaleigh's list idea will make things clear for you and the jeweler. It will be helpful to know: Finger Size Metal to be used If you already have the diamond - it's measurements in mm How many prongs and what you want them to look like Desired width of band Details of side stones, if any If you want melee - how big / how much tcw Details/drawing/photo of the gallery if one is planned Do you want engraving? Anything else? If you already know the piece and have drawings/photos - or it's similar to pieces by this jeweler that you like - you may already be settled on some of the design details. On their end: To prevent future problems be sure you understand the predicted workmanship timeline and details. Will you be seeing/approving a wax or not? Will you be seeing/approving the cast? Very important is the warranty or guarantee. How will they back it up in the future? On your end: The custom process is unique. It's not uncommon for a custom job to require extra work or refinement to complete the vision a customer has, so on your end I'd encourage patience and involvement. John |
| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:29:18 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 11:35:49 AM | |
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005 |
I think some of what you need to ask is dependent on the sort of piece you want. Will there be any side diamonds? Any melee? If so what is the quality of said stones? What is the total weight? What metal will be used, what alloy mix? Will you see any CAD images, or a wax? What happens if you do not like the piece? Who pays for any corrections? What sort of time line are you looking at? What happens if the ring is not completed on time? -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor. |
| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:35:49 AM | |
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