Date: 4/17/2009 3:25:36 PM
Author: sbear
wow you guys, we really appreciate your time and your opinions!
We almost called HW to order the ring! but we have an appointment on
monday to look at lose diamonds and tiffany is getting more lucidas
for us to look at.
We love the craftsmanship of Leon but we are nervous ordering a
diamond online, how does that work? Do they send you the diamond
and then you have to send it to Leon? What if we don''t like the
diamond? How do we know if they''ll swap the diamond or not?
So these are our concerns and since we''ve never bought a diamond
online and don''t know anyone in our family or friends who have
done this, we thought it would be too stressful even though we
can get a bigger diamond and the same look of the HW.
Some of you asked what the dream ring is. Well, I think it''s
the BIGGER HW she tried on. The one pictured is a 1.35ct and the
1.56ct stood out more obviously. BUT more $$$$.
Here''s the thing, the 1.35ct HW is about the same price as a lower
clarity and lower color Lucida, can you believe that? The reason
why we''re so confused is because the look of the Lucida is growing
on us but then we''re getting a better diamond with HW. BUT THEN with
Leon, you get a bigger diamond, quality craftsmanship (which is very,
very important to her), just no name.
Can you see how confused we are?
I want to get over this process already. We had no idea it was going
to be this hard.
Date: 4/17/2009 6:33:07 PM
Author: sbear
gaby06:
seriously, looks like HW got the most votes. It''s #1 on out list.
Then the Lucida and we''re waiting for a lady to call us back for
the loose diamonds. If she can find something as nice as the HW
and bigger, I think we might just get it and call Leon. We live
in CA and he''s in NY, how do we determine the look we want? Do
any of you know?
thanks a bunch you guys!!
yes yes yes!Date: 4/17/2009 11:31:40 AM
Author: steph72276
Leon!!! Same quality workmanship for less and you can get a bigger diamond! But out of the other two I would saw HW.
Date: 4/18/2009 3:32:15 AM
Author: sbear
Thank you guys SO much for your opinions. It makes us feel less
stressed.
We got a call back from a local jeweler and she''s going to show
us some radiants and cushions on monday. And on wednesday we''re
taking a look at more lucidas. I think we''ll make our final
decision then. We have to let the HW sales agent first bc she''s
going nuts waiting for our answer. It''s been about 3 weeks, is
that too long? We felt she was very pushy last time we spoke...
Imdanny:
She tried that ring at the store and said it was too much for her.
She prefers classy looks (better for me bc the ring you''re talking
about was more expensive for the same carat weight).
If we go with the loose diamond and give Leon a call, what do you guys
think about this style? (with out the shield stones, just the moon
side stones)
http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=268
GORGEOUSDate: 4/18/2009 3:32:15 AM
Author: sbear
If we go with the loose diamond and give Leon a call, what do you guys
think about this style? (with out the shield stones, just the moon
side stones)
http://www.artofplatinum.com/4images/details.php?image_id=268
Wow, that is good to know about the high end branded jewelry stores, yikes to making their own stones looking like lower colorDate: 4/17/2009 8:47:07 PM
Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)
Drena and I secret shopped several top brands in a major European city recently and I was appalled at the consistency and quality of the diamond cut in all of them.
If major brands are serious about their current market position they really need to pull their sox up.
The brands we visited where I examined diamonds for cut quality with an ideal-scope: Graff, Harry Winston, Cartier and Gueblin.
We visited several other stores too.
Service was often pushy, store lighting over desks and the surrounding environments were rarley good.
In one case I said ''this diamond looks like a very low colour'' the sales person looked it up and said ''it is E sir, what color is your wifes ring?'' Drena''s is F and it too looked yellow - like J/K - and she explained ''all diamond look lower in color in our store''. d''oh
DITTODate: 4/17/2009 3:39:13 PM
Author: vespergirl
Harry Winston, hands down.
Date: 4/17/2009 3:25:36 PM
Author: sbear
wow you guys, we really appreciate your time and your opinions!
We almost called HW to order the ring! but we have an appointment on
monday to look at lose diamonds and tiffany is getting more lucidas
for us to look at.
We love the craftsmanship of Leon but we are nervous ordering a
diamond online, how does that work? Do they send you the diamond
and then you have to send it to Leon? What if we don''t like the
diamond? How do we know if they''ll swap the diamond or not?
So these are our concerns and since we''ve never bought a diamond
online and don''t know anyone in our family or friends who have
done this, we thought it would be too stressful even though we
can get a bigger diamond and the same look of the HW.
Some of you asked what the dream ring is. Well, I think it''s
the BIGGER HW she tried on. The one pictured is a 1.35ct and the
1.56ct stood out more obviously. BUT more $$$$.
Here''s the thing, the 1.35ct HW is about the same price as a lower
clarity and lower color Lucida, can you believe that? The reason
why we''re so confused is because the look of the Lucida is growing
on us but then we''re getting a better diamond with HW. BUT THEN with
Leon, you get a bigger diamond, quality craftsmanship (which is very,
very important to her), just no name.
Can you see how confused we are?
I want to get over this process already. We had no idea it was going
to be this hard.
Date: 4/18/2009 5:07:08 PM
Author: sbear
Thanks again everyone, you guys are so helpful!
So far HW is our #1 pick. The local jeweler called
and found a radiant. Please let me know if you
think it''s a good one:
1.71ct
F
vs1
Table: 68%
Depth: 67.7%
7.15x6.29x4.27
symmetry and polysh: very good
$11,973
bee: I think the Lucida is gorgeous, and we like
it that it''s very unique. However, the quality of
the stone we''re getting is much lower than the HW
for the same price. And we don''t know if they offer
any kind of discounts?
Thanks again for your help everyone and please
advice me on that loose stone
Date: 4/18/2009 2:42:32 PM
Author: RubyCharm
Date: 4/17/2009 3:25:36 PM
Author: sbear
wow you guys, we really appreciate your time and your opinions!
We almost called HW to order the ring! but we have an appointment on
monday to look at lose diamonds and tiffany is getting more lucidas
for us to look at.
We love the craftsmanship of Leon but we are nervous ordering a
diamond online, how does that work? Do they send you the diamond
and then you have to send it to Leon? What if we don't like the
diamond? How do we know if they'll swap the diamond or not?
So these are our concerns and since we've never bought a diamond
online and don't know anyone in our family or friends who have
done this, we thought it would be too stressful even though we
can get a bigger diamond and the same look of the HW.
Some of you asked what the dream ring is. Well, I think it's
the BIGGER HW she tried on. The one pictured is a 1.35ct and the
1.56ct stood out more obviously. BUT more $$$$.
Here's the thing, the 1.35ct HW is about the same price as a lower
clarity and lower color Lucida, can you believe that? The reason
why we're so confused is because the look of the Lucida is growing
on us but then we're getting a better diamond with HW. BUT THEN with
Leon, you get a bigger diamond, quality craftsmanship (which is very,
very important to her), just no name.
Can you see how confused we are?
I want to get over this process already. We had no idea it was going
to be this hard.
Both rings are gorgeous, but I like the Lucida better, so I would pick that one.
However, never underestimate your feelings when it comes to diamond size. Your feelings tell you that your dream ring is the BIGGER HW. So, first, you need to decide which part (whether the 'BIGGER' part or the 'HW' part) of your dream ring is more meaningful to you and your fiancee. Otherwise, you might regret getting the brand when, in fact, you would have been happier with a larger diamond.