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Looking for reputable jeweler in Washington DC area to set stone for reasonable price |
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| P: 3/10/2006 10:28:21 AM | |
bp Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/5/2006 Member Since: 3/8/2006 |
I recently purchased a 1 carat stone online and purchased the setting from a local B & M jeweler in the DC area. Because I didn't buy the stone from them they are quoting me $350 to have the stone set. I called a couple other jewelers and the lowest quote I've gotten is so far is $270. Others have told me they need to view the stone and setting before giving me a quote. I feel like the quotes I got are overpriced, or is it just the norm since I didn't buy the stone from them? I'm wondering what my options are and how much I should be paying. I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 10:28:21 AM | |
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| P: 3/10/2006 11:53:15 AM | |
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000 |
$350 to set your diamond into a mounting that this same store sold to you? Is this $350 in addition to what you paid for the mounting or was the mounting a part of the total $350 price? If the response is $350 simply to set the diamond and polish the prongs, then it can be done for quite a bit less. If the mounting was included in the total $350 price for a complete ring, ready to wear, then you already made your deal and what are you asking about? Once we see what the question actually is, maybe we can help. David S. Atlas |
| Posted: 3/10/2006 11:53:15 AM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 12:10:06 PM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,610 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
Refusing to give a price without seeing the details of the job is an entirely reasonable procedure and, frankly, I would count this as a mark of credibility for the jeweler to make this requirement and I would shy away from anyone who would give an over-the-phone quote on this sort of job. I'm guessing that the jewelers will be happy to offer you a free estimate if you show it to them -so show it to them. I agree that $350 is a bit expensive for the typical job but there's no way of knowing if what you have is a typical job without looking at it. Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ISA NAJA Professional Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 3/10/2006 12:10:06 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 12:26:23 PM | |
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bp Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/5/2006 Member Since: 3/8/2006 |
Yes the same store that sold me the setting wants an additional $350 on top of what I already paid for the setting.
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 12:26:23 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 12:32:08 PM | |
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oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000 |
Please tell me the style of setting. The setting, 4 prongs, V prongs, multi-prongs, bezel ,tension, 6 prongs, etc???? What shape is the 1ct diamond, round or princess or some other fancy shape? $350 does sound rather $$$ for setting a 1ct diamond. David S. Atlas |
| Posted: 3/10/2006 12:32:08 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 12:33:47 PM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,886 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
I'd call Pete ar Quest. They are just outside of DC, in Dunn Loring VA. Worth a shot at least!!
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 12:33:47 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 12:35:48 PM | |
Virginia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 999 Last Post: 7/14/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2005 |
Try Quest. They are in Dunn Loring (near Tysons) I dont know how much they charge, though. You would talk to Pete. http://www.questjewelers.com/ Good Luck! There is also a place called Charleston Alexander (one in NoVa and one in MD) and they might be able to do it, too. I think the site is www.wherethediamondsare.com Hope you can find someone to do it at a reasonable price! I think it is sad that the place that sold you the setting is going to charge you so much to do so. Is the setting in the return period? I might return the setting and even go someplace else entirely..... BTW- from what I hear it is expensive to mount a stone but considering you bought the setting from them it seems extreme. It is not like a case of where the setting came from one place, the stone another and you want to set it at yet another place...
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 12:35:48 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 1:31:00 PM | |
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bp Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/5/2006 Member Since: 3/8/2006 |
Thanks to all for the feedback so far. Below is a link to my setting with all the specifications. Hope this helps... http://www.scottkay.com/bridal/products.aspx?categoryId=94&page=1&productId=1638 As far as my stone is concerned it's a 1ct. princess.
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 1:31:00 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 10:00:18 PM | |
Small Ideal Rock Total Posts: 957 Last Post: 4/18/2008 Member Since: 2/3/2006 |
I just bought a setting to reset my marquise in and they are charging me $20 as the setting fee. They have to take my marquise out of the setting and place it in the new setting I purchased from them. I didn't originally buy my diamond there either. I also got a similar quote from a B&M that was going to set my RB that I just bought from Wink. The cost of the setting plus a $20 setting fee. The setting wasn't overly expensive either and they both will take responsibility for the stone if it breaks. I think $350 is hefty but maybe I'm just lucky 
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 10:00:18 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 10:33:57 PM | |
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bp Rough Rock Total Posts: 12 Last Post: 4/5/2006 Member Since: 3/8/2006 |
Hi Small, What jeweler(s) are you referring to? in the DC area?
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 10:33:57 PM | |
| P: 3/10/2006 10:45:14 PM | |
diamond_quester Cut Rock Total Posts: 125 Last Post: 5/16/2006 Member Since: 2/4/2006 |
bp, I would recommend Limon's in Bethesda. it's about 2 miles north of DC, and a few blocks from Charleston Alexander. I do not know how much they would charge but expect it to be "reasonable" rather than "exorbitant".
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| Posted: 3/10/2006 10:45:14 PM | |
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