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nexcar rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 10-15-2001 06:02 AM
I am looking at (Gaylan and Ibachi) as well as Steven Kretchmer tension rings. What are your opinions on the 2. I heard that Kretchmer has 2 patents on the design and the process of tension settings. I'm not sure if GAI rings have any patents, but they are roughly $500 cheaper. I would like to know their reputation and quality in the industry. I'm looking to put a .85 ct, H, AGS Ideal, VS2. But I was mezmorized by an AGS000, F, .80 diamond. I live in California and a mom/pop jewelry store sell the Kretchmer and a semi-chain (Robbins Brothers) sells the GAI rings. Do I buy from a larger chain (RB) a lifetime warranty (even for tensions!) or do I go for the hosh-posh mom-n-pop store (who have higher quality stock). I'm worried about either company disappearing in a couple years, and that is why I was wondering what you nice people think. |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 199 |
posted 10-15-2001 10:15 AM
Kretchmer has a outstanding reputation and may well be worth the additional $500. They will be around for years to come in my opinion. ------------------ |
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rodentman cut rock Posts: 66 |
posted 10-15-2001 11:00 AM
>>The jeweler said that F and higher produce a faint blue glow in sunlight and that anything lower will not produce that effect. Is that true?<< I have never heard this about F and higher. It is sometimes said about fluorescent stones, but that is not an absolute either. I defer to the experts, but I don't think the statement is true. The Rodentman |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 199 |
posted 10-15-2001 11:05 AM
This is the true statement  "I have never heard this about F and higher. It is sometimes said about fluorescent stones, but that is not an absolute either." Great answer Rodentman. ------------------ |
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nexcar rough rock Posts: 2 |
posted 10-15-2001 08:13 PM
Thanks guys! I always appreciate distinguishing real magic from just "smoke-n-mirrors." What is your opinion about buying the non-Kretchmer ring at a small chain jewelry store, or buying the Kretchmer from a small mom-n-pop shop (who may go out of business)? As always, thanks in advance for the advice and knowledge. |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 199 |
posted 10-16-2001 11:26 AM
There is no way to know if or when either of these may close their doors. I can tell you and mom and pop store will more than likely bend over backwards to make you happy today and tomorrow. The chain store will have a change of employees at some time, probably sooner than later. ------------------ |
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