That would help, wouldn''t it??Date: 1/20/2008 6:45:03 PM
Author: Angel7
Ellen - Thank you! I loved it in the store! Of course having that honker 2 carat in the setting made me love it even more!![]()
Right down the street!! How''s that for perfection? That is great ... you know what this means, of course? Another update. I''ll be waiting to hear about it tomorrow.Date: 1/20/2008 6:45:03 PM
Author: Angel7
Spark - I did your suggestion and there is a local j rignt down the street from my work! Woo hoo!! I''m going to go check it out on lunch tomorrow.
I tried to navigate the site to find the ring and I couldn''t! It''s kinda tricky. I''ll try again!
Thanks again for your help Spark. Hey, maybe we can be Simon G sisters!![]()
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Date: 1/20/2008 7:47:59 PM
Author: beau13
Looks just like this mount that Know jewelers is selling for about $1000!
http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/index.htm?crn=276&action=show&show_products_mode=cat_click (last ring on the right)
Ohh Spark thanks! I have spoken to Bill before (he was kind enough to send me the Michael B that I love) so I will contact him.Date: 1/21/2008 12:03:41 AM
Author: Sparkalicious
Hey Angel ... Look what I found ... Click Here
It''s not Simon G but it''s similar ... Just provided it so you could check with Pearlman''s re: pricing.
Okey dokey! ... Let me give this a whirl!Date: 1/21/2008 2:02:24 PM
Author: Angel7
Ok Spark - I''m back with some updates!
Firenze wrote me back and said the setting would be $3470! (Much higher than the others)
Went to the local J down the street...VERY NICE lady.(I told her my whole Robbins Bros story and she said sadly, she''s heard horrible experiences from them one too many times!![]()
They did not have my setting in store, she checked the Simon G cataglog/book and it wasn''t in there either!
She asked if I had a model/style number, I said no. She asked if I had a picture and I said..why yes I do!She faxed it over to Simon G and they called back with the price info. She said it would be roughly $2500 (I told her Robbins Bros was right around the same price and she said she would do a 15% discount which is great) She said if I wanted it we would have to pay for it and she would bring it in. So at least if I really want it I have found a nice jeweler which is GREAT news. Not sure yet on their stones yet though.![]()
I also set up an appointment to look at some stones on Saturday. Told her my budget and she said she would pull round and princess. She said they would probably be G - H range. (I like you always wanted in higher range) But, I''ll still learning and comparison shopping so it won''t hurt I guess! So the drama continues...![]()
Now, this Simon G is pricer than the first I saw at the other jeweler. Which do you like better? Tell me your honest opnion! I THINK I''m partial to the Simon G but more opinions are alwasy good!
(Ok, before you answer..pretend for a minute that you aren''t a future Simon G owner!)Heee heee!!![]()
BTW - When are the gold prices going to go down!!!??![]()
Ask for a stock sample? Ok, I will give that a try. I totally agree, what if they bring it in and god forbid it''s not the same one..then I''m stuck. Thanks, I''ll ask on that! I think she''s bringing in both GIA and AGS. We''ll see how it goes. I''m feeling so pesimistic since Robbins left such a bad taste in my mouth. The SA was so funny, she''s like I will not bring out any K YELLOW stones. I was like. great thank you. She did show me a J that she said was too yellow and I agree so I think she knows more what I''m looking for. I''ll be sure to keep you posted!Date: 1/21/2008 3:02:43 PM
Author: Sparkalicious
Okey dokey! ... Let me give this a whirl!
First off -- Forget Firenze! Too high. What I would suggest is likely your best bet is to obtain that style# b/c that''s the money! You can take that style number to anywhere else that deals in Simon G and find out how much THEY are going to charge you for the setting in comparison to this place, however, gotta say, I love the 15% discount (this place sounds really decent). You would be surprised with the differences. I was quoted everywhere from $4,400 to $2,500 for mine ... guess who I went with?I bet if you inquire, they may be able to call in a ''stock'' example of this setting so you can see it in person without having to pay for it b/c it has not been custom made for you. I KNOW that they can do this as this is what they did for me with my setting and I really appreciated that b/c I got to see what it ''really'' looked like and determine whether or not it was for me. I think this is crucial b/c a setting could be so different in a pic than it is in real life. Just a suggestion.![]()
I''m so glad that the SA was nice to you and that you enjoyed your visit. I hope that they will be able to pull in some nice diamonds for you to play with ... oops, assess.This should be really helpful to you. It most certainly will not hurt!! G - H stones should be just fine! Maybe she can even get you an F SI2 and if it''s really eyeclean, that might be the one!![]()
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How fun!! I can''t wait until Saturday now to see how it goes and what you think. Are they getting AGS and GIA certed stones for you?
I am torn! Honestly, I don''t know which one I like better. Aside from my Simon G bias, I would have to say, in all honesty that I prefer the diamond bridge thing under the basket with the Simon G one, however, I like the scalloped basket on the other one. If I was in a pinch and forced to choose, I would go with the Simon G b/c I really like the diamond bridge piece on the top of the shank ... Do you know what I am talking about?
Anyways ... doesn''t really matter what I think? Which one speaks to YOU more? Which one are you more drawn to? Tell me what you like/don''t like about each of them ...
Gold prices are going up ... as far as I understand it.A big BOO for that!![]()
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can help you any further.
You are more than welcome!Date: 1/21/2008 3:55:30 PM
Author: Angel7
Whoa Whoa Whoa..you don''t pay sales tax for out of state? Are you sure? When I buy stuff online I''m always paying tax! Thanks, I will contact your jeweler. Firenze just wrote me back saying if I have written quotes of cheaper prices and send them in, they might be able to match....
One step ahead of you, I printed out all the PS charts, tables, etc to make sure that the table and depths are good. I just hope I do a good job...
I guess you''re right, engaged before the wedding band is usally a good start.![]()
Thanks again Spark!
Ordered something from Whiteflash, huh? Fess up ... what did you get?Date: 1/21/2008 5:31:31 PM
Author: Angel7
That''s horrible! Poor lady, she''s walking around this huge honker and she''s thinks a diamond. Poor thing!
I just ordered something from Whiteflash and you are right, I didn''t pay sales tax! God I am slow lately!![]()
Now, what if you order a diamond from out of state? Still no sales tax? No, that has to be a no!![]()