Calling all NYC Pricescopers!

[blingbunny10]

So my best friend has been given the green light by her long-time boyfriend to look for a ring!
She said she wants a "vintage" style... by which I THINK she actually means "diamond-encrusted." She linked to some Tacori halo rings and said, "Blingbunny, I need your help, step-by-step because I have no idea and I know you know about rings. You said there are like, different colors?? What color do I need? What about inclusions?"

I thought the best approach would be to give her some basic info re: cut/color/clarity and take her to try some rings on, without overwhelming her with too much info. So I'm making a trip to NYC to look at engagement rings with her.

What do you think, NYCers?? Where's the best place to go for a newbie who has no idea what she is looking for? Norman Landsberg? White Flash? I have no idea what her budget is.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Go to Good Old Gold on Long Island. They carry Tacori, Beverely K, and Gabriel and Co. All have vintage settings but there is a vast price range between those brands. Plus, they carry newly cut vintage diamonds..August Vintage Rounds and August Vintage Cushions, so I can't think of a better place for her to shop with that kind of ring in mind! (I don't live in NYC, but I have bought diamonds from GOG more than once!)

PS...call in advance and make an appointment. She needs an idea of the budget if she wants them to show her a few diamonds that might work with the settings she likes.

 

[blingbunny10]

Thanks, Diamondseeker.

Would GOG be a good place to be able to physically try on lots of settings in one appointment? I think she is looking for a round halo, but knowing her, she'll want to try on LOTS of different rings to be satisfied.