diamond1979
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2007
- Messages
- 9
Hi again,
I decided to buy a stone from White Flash (discussion with pictures of the diamond and setting here). I plan to have it set in a Gelin & Abaci setting. The local G&A authorized dealers are Solomon Brothers, Shane Co, Jared''s, and Worthmore. I have contacted 2 of the 4, Solomon and Shane, and so far their prices are higher than mickyroof.com''s by 11.5% and 19.9% respectively (accounting for 6% sales tax).
The main reason I can think of to go with a local jeweler is for the convenience of having the recommended annual service done on the ring locally without having to pay for shipping, shipping insurance, etc. each time. Alternatively, if I bought the setting through Micky Roof, I would either have to ship the ring to them for free service/cleaning or possibly pay a local dealer to perform whatever service is needed. So, is maintenance convenience a good reason to go with a local G&A dealer for the setting and pay a premium over an online jeweler? Are there any other factors I should consider?
Also, does anyone know what the annual G&A service entails?
I decided to buy a stone from White Flash (discussion with pictures of the diamond and setting here). I plan to have it set in a Gelin & Abaci setting. The local G&A authorized dealers are Solomon Brothers, Shane Co, Jared''s, and Worthmore. I have contacted 2 of the 4, Solomon and Shane, and so far their prices are higher than mickyroof.com''s by 11.5% and 19.9% respectively (accounting for 6% sales tax).
The main reason I can think of to go with a local jeweler is for the convenience of having the recommended annual service done on the ring locally without having to pay for shipping, shipping insurance, etc. each time. Alternatively, if I bought the setting through Micky Roof, I would either have to ship the ring to them for free service/cleaning or possibly pay a local dealer to perform whatever service is needed. So, is maintenance convenience a good reason to go with a local G&A dealer for the setting and pay a premium over an online jeweler? Are there any other factors I should consider?
Also, does anyone know what the annual G&A service entails?