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Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2003
- Messages
- 41
Alright - we have finally decided to purchase a stone on line, after having a shocking experience at an independent B&M store:
1. They tried to sell us an uncertified stone (princess) G-H color, SI1, 0.6 carats for 3500/carat - outrageous (the color/clarity was from their own appraisal, the gentleman was a GIA trained appraiser, but still...)
2. had a stone 0.7 carats, F color, SI2 (would not show us the GIA for any additional data) - but lost interest when the price was 7400/carat.
3. Told us there was no standard for princess cut stones and
4. Did not have a real trade in policy.
Nice lesson.
Anyway, we are getting a stone from a vendor here on pricescope, and so far the dealings have been great. We are also going to purchase the setting from the vendor, because he has what we want at a fantastic price. He will set the stone, but I am thinking I may want to have it set locally - it would be easier to get it appraised.
So, 1. Does anyone know of any Annapolis area appraisers; and 2. Does anyone know of any jewelers in the area that will set customer provided stones in customer provided settings?
Thanks!
1. They tried to sell us an uncertified stone (princess) G-H color, SI1, 0.6 carats for 3500/carat - outrageous (the color/clarity was from their own appraisal, the gentleman was a GIA trained appraiser, but still...)
2. had a stone 0.7 carats, F color, SI2 (would not show us the GIA for any additional data) - but lost interest when the price was 7400/carat.
3. Told us there was no standard for princess cut stones and
4. Did not have a real trade in policy.
Nice lesson.
Anyway, we are getting a stone from a vendor here on pricescope, and so far the dealings have been great. We are also going to purchase the setting from the vendor, because he has what we want at a fantastic price. He will set the stone, but I am thinking I may want to have it set locally - it would be easier to get it appraised.
So, 1. Does anyone know of any Annapolis area appraisers; and 2. Does anyone know of any jewelers in the area that will set customer provided stones in customer provided settings?
Thanks!