30th Bday Pressie: Diamond Turtle Pendant

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

I've that big 30th birthday coming up in less than two months and I finally think I know what I want to commemorate the birthday!!! First I thought DH and I would go on a trip, but it doesn't really work with our schedules. We also are planning a big trip to the Galapagos next year, so I'm not super itching to travel.

Parks Fine Group posted this adorable rose cut sea turtle on insta about a week ago and it sold almost immediately.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyFcPnlokM/?igshid=1bzazb1fwr4zz



Like how cute is that!!! I fell in love hard - it's so classy and different! DH and I lived on Oahu for about a year and a half, and we only moved away begrudgingly. We love snorkeling and marine life, and I miss it so much. It'd be nice to have a blingy representation of my favorite hobby, especially now that I can't do it nearly as often. Somehow DH is totally on board with this purchase, even though it's way more than we typically spend on birthday presents. I guess he's a sucker for turtles too

I reached out to Alex and he's making another soon. I asked if I could call dibs, or if the best thing to do is watch his page. He said it's first come first serve, so to watch his page. BUT now I'm so nervous I'm gonna miss out on it again!

Do you think another jeweler could make something in a similar vein? Not a copy, but their take on a sea turtle with a rose cut for the shell? If so, who would you recommend?

Or is my best bet obsessively checking IG until I secure my precious???

 

[Slickk]

I saw that and thought it was absolutely adorable and classy! I am a bit disappointed for you that he cannot ‘hold’ the one in production for you. Have you offered to place a deposit? Or even pay in full now as you wait? If not, I would work with someone else to re create it. I am sure the usual jewelers used here can make it, CvB, DK...
Happy birthday!

 

[DiamondGal28]

I am rather surprised that he isn't willing to pre-sell the piece? I agree with Slick1 - to offer to put down a deposit.

 

[missy]

I've that big 30th birthday coming up in less than two months and I finally think I know what I want to commemorate the birthday!!! First I thought DH and I would go on a trip, but it doesn't really work with our schedules. We also are planning a big trip to the Galapagos next year, so I'm not super itching to travel.

Parks Fine Group posted this adorable rose cut sea turtle on insta about a week ago and it sold almost immediately.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyFcPnlokM/?igshid=1bzazb1fwr4zz



Like how cute is that!!! I fell in love hard - it's so classy and different! DH and I lived on Oahu for about a year and a half, and we only moved away begrudgingly. We love snorkeling and marine life, and I miss it so much. It'd be nice to have a blingy representation of my favorite hobby, especially now that I can't do it nearly as often. Somehow DH is totally on board with this purchase, even though it's way more than we typically spend on birthday presents. I guess he's a sucker for turtles too

I reached out to Alex and he's making another soon. I asked if I could call dibs, or if the best thing to do is watch his page. He said it's first come first serve, so to watch his page. BUT now I'm so nervous I'm gonna miss out on it again!

Do you think another jeweler could make something in a similar vein? Not a copy, but their take on a sea turtle with a rose cut for the shell? If so, who would you recommend?

Or is my best bet obsessively checking IG until I secure my precious???

Offer a deposit if you can. I understand him wanting to sell first come first serve but perhaps if you offer a deposit that will ensure it being there for you when you are ready. It is precious I agree.

 

[MissGotRocks]

That is a perfect turtle! I too would offer a deposit - why wouldn’t he want to do that? A practically guaranteed sale?

 

[D&T]

Could you ask him that you'll be requesting this as a custom order? and not just a passerby? maybe he mis interpreted your question?

 

[whitewave]

Oh, it’s yours!!! I LOVED it!! It reminds me of my black coral one DH bought me in Hawaii (but yours is way cooler).

Enjoy it!!


Blah, working on my first cup of coffee. I don’t see how he won’t just make you one. That is sort of ridiculous

 

[yssie]

Adorable

He’s posted pieces labeled “commissioned” before on his IG, so it does seem to be something he’ll do. Maybe with a deposit, as others suggested?

 

[lovedogs]

Agreed with others. Offer to pay a deposit, or ask if he will make one as a commission. I feel like he might have misinterpreted your question as, "I like this and might try to buy the next one" instead of " I 100% want to buy this, how can I do that?"

 

[KristinTech]

Just don’t tell him you’re a pricescoper.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Just don’t tell him you’re a pricescoper.

Good advice, then it will be "no turtle for you!"

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

You all are so right!!! I'll offer either a deposit or to pay in full. I could totally see his point that he might not think I'm serious. I imagine plenty of people message him that they like or want certain items and never follow up.

In the case of a deposit or payment in full - would you recommend stipulating that it'd be refundable? If not, what questions would you ask? I think I'd want to see pics and videos of the stone he's using plus stats, if I'd be committing to something nonrefundable.

Definitely not mentioning PS though

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

Oh, it’s yours!!! I LOVED it!! It reminds me of my black coral one DH bought me in Hawaii (but yours is way cooler).

Enjoy it!!


Blah, working on my first cup of coffee. I don’t see how he won’t just make you one. That is sort of ridiculous

I'd love to see a picture of your black coral one!!!

 

[whitewave]

In December 2011, DH handed me an envelope for Christmas. It was a trip to Oahu and then a 7 day cruise on the Pride of Hawaii around the islands.

Dh bought this little guy for my anniversary present from whatever jeweler was in the Hilton Hawaiian Village in June 2012.

He was told it is black coral— take that for what it is worth.

Anyway, we spent 12 days on the islands and spent whatever money we wanted to doing whatever we wanted. It was a truly epic trip.

This little guy is my summer/cruise/Caribbean/Destin pendant.

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

In December 2011, DH handed me an envelope for Christmas. It was a trip to Oahu and then a 7 day cruise on the Pride of Hawaii around the islands.

Dh bought this little guy for my anniversary present from whatever jeweler was in the Hilton Hawaiian Village in June 2012.

He was told it is black coral— take that for what it is worth.

Anyway, we spent 12 days on the islands and spent whatever money we wanted to doing whatever we wanted. It was a truly epic trip.

This little guy is my summer/cruise/Caribbean/Destin pendant.

Beautiful!!! I love it

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

So the rose gold one is not even going to be listed for sale, and instead will be a giveaway:



https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UNeOal7o8/?igshid=1i0gnqhatdq6f

So much for first come first served. The only thing keeping me from raging, is that although this rose cut is gorgeous, it's much warmer to my eyes than the other one. I think I like the JK color of the other, which is super surprising to me since I love warm stones.

I asked if I could have one commissioned for myself, and the answer was that he's not taking orders .

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

On a happier note, here's a picture of a real turtle:



I'm going to look at this picture and will my annoyance away.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Wow that is seriously disappointing and I really don't understand why it would be a giveaway when there is a customer who obviously really wants said item

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

I have no idea

 

[Slickk]

Wow, SMH! Sorry! Recreate it with someone else. Not sure it would ever be mind clean for me starting out like this. Disappointing.

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

I emailed DK. Trying to focus on the positives: if it's being designed I can make the turtle's details be slightly more true to form; the turtle could have a small tail and I could make sure all the proportions check out. Might as well if going the custom route, right?

 

[hobbitfancier55]

Just don’t tell him you’re a pricescoper.

What is the backstory on this? I follow them on Instagram and always see they have many pretty items. I’m always amazed at the prices they’re able to offer stuff for.

 

[sunandsky]

Wow. Between this and the pricescopers comment I’m really surprised by this person’s approach to business.

 

[lovedogs]

I'm seriously SO confused. If there is someone who wants to commission a turtle and/or reserve/pay for it, then why the F would he insist on doing a give away instead? Especially if he's ALSO refusing to do a commission? It sucks because I really like his stuff and I've talked to him before, but this drives me crazy. It just seems mean.

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

Yeah, I don't know. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps he's gotten way too many inquiries on them and he's not interested in making that many

 

[CheeSauce]

What is the backstory on this? I follow them on Instagram and always see they have many pretty items. I’m always amazed at the prices they’re able to offer stuff for.

I am also curious about the backstory on this. I follow their Instagram as well!

 

[Slickk]

I am also curious about the backstory on this. I follow their Instagram as well!

What is the backstory on this? I follow them on Instagram and always see they have many pretty items. I’m always amazed at the prices they’re able to offer stuff for.

This is all I know. Check post #172 onward...
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/swoon-instagram-stalking.244484/page-6

 

[the_mother_thing]

Yeah, I don't know. The only thing I can think of is that perhaps he's gotten way too many inquiries on them and he's not interested in making that many

Yea, because like who actually goes into business hoping to produce something people love and want, and expect to make money doing it on a regular basis? Clearly not this yahoo!

 

[Rfisher]

He did have a since removed IG post about doing a penguin.
Many suggestions about other animals and how to do the penguin differently.
Maybe that’s what he’s avoiding?
Who knows.

 

[CoffeeAndDiamonds]

I'll keep everyone updated when I hear back from DK! Hopefully this will have a happy ending yet!