Hi All,
I have posted a few times as I decided on the setting I like and I *think* I have decided on this style from Tacori http://www.tacori.com/engagement/45-15pr55.html. Unfortunately, the Tacori price tag is way, way expensive.
Before I really started searching for the perfect setting, I met a wonderful jeweler who primarily makes custom rings. He suggested that I find a style I like and then return with design ideas so we could make a custom ring. His prices, based on a previous quote for a different ring design, are quite reasonable. I know that getting a custom ring can be cheaper, especially when you are interested in a designer setting like Tacori. I also know that I'll need to have the design changed by 20% because of copyright. I'm okay with that since there are only a few details that are an absolute must (i.e., the pave diamonds and the milgrain detail).
The custom process freaks me out a bit, but I do like this particular jeweler and want to work with him if possible. Any suggestions for a newbie to the custom process? What kinds of questions should I definitely ask beforehand? Should a good jeweler have a portfolio on hand to show me? I will be meeting this jeweler again next week and want to be prepared.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! The experts on the PS forum are so fantastic!!
I have posted a few times as I decided on the setting I like and I *think* I have decided on this style from Tacori http://www.tacori.com/engagement/45-15pr55.html. Unfortunately, the Tacori price tag is way, way expensive.
Before I really started searching for the perfect setting, I met a wonderful jeweler who primarily makes custom rings. He suggested that I find a style I like and then return with design ideas so we could make a custom ring. His prices, based on a previous quote for a different ring design, are quite reasonable. I know that getting a custom ring can be cheaper, especially when you are interested in a designer setting like Tacori. I also know that I'll need to have the design changed by 20% because of copyright. I'm okay with that since there are only a few details that are an absolute must (i.e., the pave diamonds and the milgrain detail).
The custom process freaks me out a bit, but I do like this particular jeweler and want to work with him if possible. Any suggestions for a newbie to the custom process? What kinds of questions should I definitely ask beforehand? Should a good jeweler have a portfolio on hand to show me? I will be meeting this jeweler again next week and want to be prepared.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! The experts on the PS forum are so fantastic!!