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Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2006
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- 13
Hello, I''ve been reading these postings for some time however this is my first entry. I''ve been with my boyfriend for almost two years and I think a ring is coming.
Although he wants everything to be a surprise, I''ve gotten involved in the process (and help give that added push!) I am in love with Michael B settings, micro pave three sided with the pave going up the setting. I really hope I''m explaining this correctly.
If I wanted a similiar ring custom made (without paying the $10,000+ Michael B charges) where and who in NYC would you recommend? I''ve seen postings for Leon Mege. However every shop in the diamond district recommends using their own "designer" and they will give us "a discount" if we buy both the diamond and the setting from them.
I''ve worked in the jewelry industry before, and I know something about castings, ect. However, there seems to be a lot to ask and look for when contacting a designer. Does anyone have a designer they would recommend and if so what are the questions I should be asking?
Will we have to accept a ring if the final product is not perfect or what we expected?
Any input or guidance would be appreciated. I just love this forum, and since I want everyone to be surprised there isn''t anyone else I can discuss this with.
Looking forward to your responses,
Although he wants everything to be a surprise, I''ve gotten involved in the process (and help give that added push!) I am in love with Michael B settings, micro pave three sided with the pave going up the setting. I really hope I''m explaining this correctly.
If I wanted a similiar ring custom made (without paying the $10,000+ Michael B charges) where and who in NYC would you recommend? I''ve seen postings for Leon Mege. However every shop in the diamond district recommends using their own "designer" and they will give us "a discount" if we buy both the diamond and the setting from them.
I''ve worked in the jewelry industry before, and I know something about castings, ect. However, there seems to be a lot to ask and look for when contacting a designer. Does anyone have a designer they would recommend and if so what are the questions I should be asking?
Will we have to accept a ring if the final product is not perfect or what we expected?
Any input or guidance would be appreciated. I just love this forum, and since I want everyone to be surprised there isn''t anyone else I can discuss this with.
Looking forward to your responses,