shadowfaxes
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2009
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- 4
I am a soon-to-be college grad with a limited price range (albeit pretty good in comparison to some of my peers). I started out shopping for a engagement ring for my gf of 6 years recently. I looked at all the family-owned jewelry shops in my hometown and was upset at the pricing. I finally found this site and was amazed at the price difference - ESPECIALLY considering cut quality.
I have a few stones in mind, but am afraid to link to them in case someone snatches them up before me... if I put a hold on a stone at GOG, do they refund the hold in full if I decide not to buy it or am I committed to making a purchase there?
Does anyone know if it is worth getting a ~$1200 diamond independently appraised or not? I am leaning toward trusting GOG''s online information about a warmer color stone (K-M range). I want this to be heirloom quality for my kids and grandkids, so I am more interested in craftsmanship and clarity than color (I kind of like yellow as long as it sparkles!). I am looking at a plat or white gold ring (a replica of a gold family heirloom) and think the hint of color might be interesting. Any opinions on color out there?
I know it sounds silly when people are talking about $7000+ price ranges, but money and budgets are relative here!
Thanks for any and all advice, especially if someone can answer my question about reservation refunds before GOG gets back to me!
I have a few stones in mind, but am afraid to link to them in case someone snatches them up before me... if I put a hold on a stone at GOG, do they refund the hold in full if I decide not to buy it or am I committed to making a purchase there?
Does anyone know if it is worth getting a ~$1200 diamond independently appraised or not? I am leaning toward trusting GOG''s online information about a warmer color stone (K-M range). I want this to be heirloom quality for my kids and grandkids, so I am more interested in craftsmanship and clarity than color (I kind of like yellow as long as it sparkles!). I am looking at a plat or white gold ring (a replica of a gold family heirloom) and think the hint of color might be interesting. Any opinions on color out there?
I know it sounds silly when people are talking about $7000+ price ranges, but money and budgets are relative here!
Thanks for any and all advice, especially if someone can answer my question about reservation refunds before GOG gets back to me!