ERD versus Since1910 versus James Allen

[ladybugkd03]

I just realized I have been looking at the same stone through ERD and Since1910.

With that being said, I have narrowed down my search to two cushion cut diamonds and one princess cut diamond.

Now- I think it will come down to the setting.

For the cushion cut;
ERD; 2.52 cushion set in Celine (Forever Yours replica)
ERD; 2.55 princess set in Brooklyn classic solitaire with 2 eternity bands on either side
Since1910; same 2.52 cushion set in Henri Daussi double halo
James Allen; stunning 2.55 cushion set in round halo

I think I like the James Allen cushion the most - but I am just not crazy about any of their settings... They will all be right around the same price.

I have seen the Henri Daussi settings in person - but have never seen the ERD ones. Can anyone that has seen the ERD settings in person advise on how they think they compare to Henri Daussi settings?

 

[Niel]

Buy the James Allen stone and have them ship it to ERD to set?

ETA I love the customer service and quality of erd. That's why I'd pick their setting

 

[ladybugkd03]

Is that something they will do? Wow- that is nice to know!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You need to call and ask them before you make that plan! They may be able to access the stone that James Allen has, and it is better to have the setting and stone come from the same place as the setting vendor usually will not take responsibility if there is damage to the diamond during setting (rare, but possible). However, if you already got James Allen to provide you with idealscope or ASET images, then I think you should buy from them.

 

[Niel]

I know they will let you have them ship it strait to them from ja, at least, they had given me that option before. I would probably call them to discuss what you want, when and where it wi be shipped, and if they insure the stone on their end or if you would have to.

 

[PintoBean]

Here's MY celine! It is modified slightly with the yellow gold double scoopy inner bezel with milgrain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTHMTJIfjF8

 

[ladybugkd03]

Thanks everyone for the advice! ERD seems super nice! He said he can get the stones for me - or he will set the other stones. I didn't notice the youtube channel! That is exactly what I needed.