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Hello PS'ers,
I initially didn't want to post this thread in case it disappears when the switch to PS 2 happens, but I am going a little bit crazy here thinking about it (me, a diamond-crazed PS'er?
).), so I thought I'd write and ask for your opinions and suggestions.
After having thought about a pair of casual earrings (to wear in China - uninsured) for a loooooong time and going shopping at JA, I ended up with a ring and not a pair of earrings (silly me!
)!! So now am determined to get some earrings this time. I found this wonderful and affordable pair of H&A diamonds at BGD.
I iniitially wanted the bezelled settings with the inside milgrain (a la Deco) and got a quote from Lesley of approxx $400. Whilst it is incredibly reasonable (given BGD's work quality and the increased labour for the milgraining), am wondering if I should just have the settings done in Singapore, since labour there is much cheaper. I seem to remember that bezelled settings there would be around $150-200. Of course the quality is not anywhere as superior and I wouldn't get the milgrain. But my thought is I may very well upgrade these earrings eventually (no concrete plan at the moment but I know myself far too well!
). So my Q to you guys is: is it worth it?
Also, how much would the diameter increase by? I know that BGD bezels are incredibly delicate (hence awesome
), but I wonder how much bigger the earrings would be - once set. The loose diamonds are 5.75mm in diameter on average. Those with BGD bezelled earrings, if you could chime in that'd be really great.
I initially didn't want to post this thread in case it disappears when the switch to PS 2 happens, but I am going a little bit crazy here thinking about it (me, a diamond-crazed PS'er?
After having thought about a pair of casual earrings (to wear in China - uninsured) for a loooooong time and going shopping at JA, I ended up with a ring and not a pair of earrings (silly me!
I iniitially wanted the bezelled settings with the inside milgrain (a la Deco) and got a quote from Lesley of approxx $400. Whilst it is incredibly reasonable (given BGD's work quality and the increased labour for the milgraining), am wondering if I should just have the settings done in Singapore, since labour there is much cheaper. I seem to remember that bezelled settings there would be around $150-200. Of course the quality is not anywhere as superior and I wouldn't get the milgrain. But my thought is I may very well upgrade these earrings eventually (no concrete plan at the moment but I know myself far too well!
Also, how much would the diameter increase by? I know that BGD bezels are incredibly delicate (hence awesome