Cartier Engagement Ring - help needed

[ringRooky]

Hi All,

I have my heart set on a Cartier Engagement Ring (ballerine) but unfortunately they don't have any made with the specifications i want that will fit my finger. So the sales assistant recommended the Set For You option they provide, where you select a diamond from Cartier and they make it. But I am a little reluctant to buy a ring I've not seen, even though i've already tried on a Ballerine style ring.

Just wondering if anyone has used the Set For You option and if they've had any problems with it? Or if anyone has had any problems with Cartier's diamond rings at all? I read in a few forums about crooked Cartier solitair diamonds and Cartier rings that have cracked.

Also, I have been told that Cartier negotiate on prices but when I asked the sales assistant if we could negotiate the price they said no. Has anyone successfully negotiated an engagement ring price at Cartier? How much did you manage to get off and how did you go about doing it.

Sorry for the bombardment of questions but any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks heaps!

 

[JulieN]

You are set on Cartier's Ballerine ring. Your options are to have Cartier custom make the ring, have someone else custom make the ring, or pick a different ring. I would trust Cartier to know how to make their rings best. I wouldn't worry about it. It is a very pretty ring.

 

[bigdiamondtinygal]

I would absolutely trust Cartier to make that ring for you...and if you have the budget for it. Go for it!
If you are thinking of having someone else make it, Stardust diamonds makes a pretty good ballerine look alike it is their style N1609. I'm sure if you contact them they could tell you if they make it for you with a different center stone shape if that is what you want.

http://www.stardustdiamonds.com/detail.php?&pID=184

 

[bigdiamondtinygal]

Oh and I know some people around PS have purchased settings from Stardust .... LFVDoll's ring is one of them

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

I have never heard of any price negotiation with Cartier--but I'd love to know if it were possible! I have been thinking of their solitare with a DIF stone--and since not many of this color/clarity combo are in stock already set, the loose stone/they set it, is a viable option. I have found Cartier very helpful and I would not hesitate to use them (sight unseen).

cheers--Sharon

 

[slg47]

yeah, I would definitely get the cartier ring, especially if you tried on one in that style and liked it.