AllAboardTheBlingTrain
Ideal_Rock
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Rfisher’s post about prongs got me thinking about this. What is your cutoff for “high end” settings, ie, the point that you start becoming more exacting and persnickety in your demands?
Are you more fussy when settings are above a certain price threshold? What is that threshold for you? (since this will depend on prices where you buy jewelry. In India, where I get all of my jewelry, a simple solitaire setting is around $90-95 in labour costs - gold cost is extra - for a fully handforged setting from a mid/high end but not “designer” jeweler. Cast settings would be a bit cheaper I would assume.)
Does the method of crafting the ring matter - ie you have higher expectations from handforged jewelry compared to cast?
Does the reputation/popularity matter - ie holding a super ideal diamond vendor to a higher standard than you would a typical diamond online retailer; not because the former is a “settings expert” but because they have this reputation for selling a premium product?
For me, I think what defines my expectations is just price. If the labour cost is “high” I have higher expectations, and if the person selling is a “designer” or well known my expectations are sky-high though hopefully not out of touch with reality.
let’s hear your opinions!
Are you more fussy when settings are above a certain price threshold? What is that threshold for you? (since this will depend on prices where you buy jewelry. In India, where I get all of my jewelry, a simple solitaire setting is around $90-95 in labour costs - gold cost is extra - for a fully handforged setting from a mid/high end but not “designer” jeweler. Cast settings would be a bit cheaper I would assume.)
Does the method of crafting the ring matter - ie you have higher expectations from handforged jewelry compared to cast?
Does the reputation/popularity matter - ie holding a super ideal diamond vendor to a higher standard than you would a typical diamond online retailer; not because the former is a “settings expert” but because they have this reputation for selling a premium product?
For me, I think what defines my expectations is just price. If the labour cost is “high” I have higher expectations, and if the person selling is a “designer” or well known my expectations are sky-high though hopefully not out of touch with reality.
let’s hear your opinions!