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He was a total jerk when I inquired about that ring. I had also asked about one of his diamond rings and he basically suggested that I probably can't afford a diamond ring if I was inquiring about a moissy. I was like What?!?
Apologize? He also berated me for making too many inquiries (I've made maybe 3-4 over the course of 10 or more years. Guess he was mad that I didn't hire him to set my Jubilee years ago) and now I think he's blocked me from even looking at his site!Wow @Starfacet
I hope he was just having a bad day and will apologize. Hopefully this isnt a characteristic of his deportment.
I suggested to him that even people who can afford diamond rings (obviously not me!!) might want a moissy for travel or just because they like it. He scoffed at that. He's too much.what? no! then WHY DID HE MAKE IT?!?!?!?! my husband and i were talking earlier about the "artistic genius" stereotype....sounds like he's a contender.
Thanks, yeah, I'd never consider using him for any custom creation after the way he talked to me. There are too many other nice designers out there who are just as talented.First of all, 8K is WAY too much for that ring! And second, it's unacceptable that he was rude to you when you inquired about this piece, @Starfacet. Not cool.
I like his products, however I do not believe I can work with him as I have strong personal preferences that may not gel well with his need for artistic freedom and control.
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I think you can have a need for artistic freedom and control and still be nice to your customers about it![]()
I held back from using the wordings "arrogance" and "lacking in customer focus".
DK![]()
I've seen the HBO specials, people will pay a lot more than that to be yelled at!To each their own. Maybe you're paying for crappy customer service with the $8k![]()
Thanks for your kind words. I still feel really slimed by the phone conversation I had with him. For all those who were treated courteously by him, great! My money's not good enough for him apparently. I'm still blocked from looking at his site. The hilarious thing is that I can still see his stuff on Instagram. Great designer. Terrible attitude.Wow, I am shocked at the comments made about this designer, I have never done business with him but now I am certain that I will never want to!!
He has some gorgeous designs but I was taught that you don't bite the hand that feeds you.. Not everyone goes by that saying.. @Starfacet that is insane that you were treated that way!!
Thanks for posting this!![]()
I don't think I can give him my $ after emailing back and forth with him. I would much rather give it to Victor Canera or Steven Kirsch. The weirdest in a good way is our own @Rockdiamond. He makes me laugh so hard I want to give him money just for the laughs, well and the bling. I love him to death.I called him once to see how to pronounce his last name and he said real haughty and impatient, “Is that all?”It was the way he said it. This was years ago and I can still recall his tone and condescension.
I might still consider working with him though. I give a wide berth to genius but difficult people. I’m married to one... once you get their quirks, you can work with them.
Most true genius people are weird.
Just to let y'all know, I had inquired online last December about a ring on his site (I was unable to log in to his site so I sent an online inquiry) and his assistant responded asking for my mailing address. I gave it to him and he responded with an invoice for the ring I inquired about!!! It was over $40K. I was inquiring about the setting only. I never implied that I wanted to buy that ring. Weird!!
I keep seeing an ad for him on Facebook that says "The world's most affordable engagement rings". Huh?![]()