Good place to buy in Michigan??

[azbbzb]

My bf and I live in Canada but we are often in Michigan for shopping. We don''t know any good US spots to buy diamonds - any suggestions?

 

[sunshine14]

Date: 6/27/2007 10:22:29 AM
Author:azbbzb
My bf and I live in Canada but we are often in Michigan for shopping. We don''t know any good US spots to buy diamonds - any suggestions?

Personally (and from experience) I would buy online! I''m sure most people on this board will say the same. I went over into Michigan to look at settings (Tappers in West Bloomfield was amazing) but for the diamond, we decided to buy online and are so happy we did!

What exactly are you looking for and I''m sure people will chime in to help!

 

[azbbzb]

Looking for a cushion cut - will set it here in Canada (found a jeweller that we like). I''ve purchased items on line but nothing as expensive as a diamond!!! How can you be sure that you are getting what you asked for?? I''ve also heard that you need to see a cushion cut and that you shouldn''t rely on the specs alone.

Aside from bluenile, I don''t know of any reputable online spots. Help?

 

[mrssalvo]

Pearlmans is in Battle creek, but it''s in the southern part of the state. if you''re up for the trip though it would be totally worth it to go and visit their store.

 

[mrssalvo]

if you're looking for a cushion, I'd also suggest contacting mark t at www.engagementringsdirect.com. He's known around this place as the cushion king for good reason. he seems to have an amazing eye for cushions and have found many pricescopers gorgeous ones. He's also located in the diamond district in NY so he has access to lots of stones with the added fees of having to have them shipped to a vendor someone else.

 

[sunshine14]

Date: 6/27/2007 11:44:35 AM
Author: azbbzb
Looking for a cushion cut - will set it here in Canada (found a jeweller that we like). I''ve purchased items on line but nothing as expensive as a diamond!!! How can you be sure that you are getting what you asked for?? I''ve also heard that you need to see a cushion cut and that you shouldn''t rely on the specs alone.

Aside from bluenile, I don''t know of any reputable online spots. Help?

For cushion cuts, it seems like *the* place to go is www.engagementringsdirect.com and talk to Mark Turnowski. I haven''t purchased a diamond from him, but my setting was made by him and although I have yet to see it, doing business with him was very smooth. He''s in NYC so he can actually take a look at whatever stones he thinks are a good fit for you.

Another reputable vendor for cushions is www.goodoldgold.com

You can just call either of those places up, give them your parameters/likes/dislikes, and they will start searching for you!

As for making sure you are getting what you asked for, that is why they have return policies. Most places will also send it to an independant appraiser (there is a recommended appraiser about 40 mins from Detroit) where you can even go and see the stone, get an appraisal, and then wire the money if it is what you wanted.

If you don''t want to do that, you can buy it, have it shipped, take it to get appraised, and return it if it is not what you wanted. However, one of the reasons the two places above are so highly recommended is because they will personally find a stone that will match your budget, needs etc, so chances are it will be just what you were hoping for!

Good luck!

 

[sunshine14]

Date: 6/27/2007 11:48:36 AM
Author: mrssalvo
if you''re looking for a cushion, I''d also suggest contacting mark t at www.engagementringsdirect.com. He''s known around this place as the cushion king for good reason. he seems to have an amazing eye for cushions and have found many pricescopers gorgeous ones. He''s also located in the diamond district in NY so he has access to lots of stones with the added fees of having to have them shipped to a vendor someone else.

Hahaha good advice mrssalvo

As far as Pearlman''s goes...I would have LOVED to make that trip while I was in the area...it was a bit far for me (well...for my bf actually but I still wish I could have made it there. What an amazing trip that would have been!