Has something happened to David Klass?

[Owies Nana]

After several very pleasant email exchanges, I sent inspiration photos, family tree info and a gemstone list by email to David Klass on August 1st, then resent my original email as a second email August 8th requesting confirmation of receipt of the photos, but I haven't heard anything back. He was very prompt to reply to the first several emails I sent, but from then until now, I have heard nothing.

Has something happened to him? Or is this typical when a person is having a custom piece created? I'm not a person to get all up in arms about a return email, but when he replied so quickly to the first few and then there has been nothing since I sent the photos, I have started to be concerned, especially since we only have about 6 weeks to finalize the design and complete the piece.

Thanks so much for any info!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

You apparently aren't the only one having an issue reaching him:

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/communication-with-david-klass.232586/

I don't have anything helpful to add just wanted to let you know you're not the only one.

 

[goldie_locks]

I emailed him a couple of weeks ago and didn't get a response.

 

[soxfan]

I think in the past that others have suggested calling him?

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

He is working on a custom ring for me and I received a plastic CAD "draft" ring (sorry, I don't know the term) within the last few weeks. I sent some feedback via email and didn't hear back from him yet. I had told him I was not on a tight timeframe. My prior communication with David Klass has been very professional and courteous. Our first conversation about this ring was when he was alone in the shop catching up on emails on the 4th of July holiday. I think he is swamped, and also hates email. But I have felt like the silence was uncharacteristic, and I've wondered if he is well. Good luck with your project, Nana!

 

[Owies Nana]

I'm happy to report that DK and I are deep into the design process.

I look forward to sharing my piece with all of you when it is finished.

 

[elle_71125]

I'm happy to report that DK and I are deep into the design process.

I look forward to sharing my piece with all of you when it is finished.

Yay! I can't wait to see more. I hope you post the CAD's for us.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I'm happy to report my DK star flower ring is ready! This is a 4 mm Winza ruby with 3 mm demantoid garnets and French cut diamonds. Elle, it's a country cousin to your amazing avatar!

 

[Rfisher]

I'm happy to report my DK star flower ring is ready! This is a 4 mm Winza ruby with 3 mm demantoid garnets and French cut diamonds. Elle, it's a country cousin to your amazing avatar!

Really, really beautiful!

 

[Niel]

Shut up that's amazing

 

[elle_71125]

I'm happy to report my DK star flower ring is ready! This is a 4 mm Winza ruby with 3 mm demantoid garnets and French cut diamonds. Elle, it's a country cousin to your amazing avatar!

OMG, I love this so much!!! Please post a separate thread with all the details (CAD's, vendor pics, your pics). I need to see more of this beauty!

ETA. My ring is happy to be your ring's country cousin any day of the week.

 

[digdeep]

WOW! Gorgeous.........simply Gorgeous! Agree it needs it's own thread...........

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I'm happy to report my DK star flower ring is ready! This is a 4 mm Winza ruby with 3 mm demantoid garnets and French cut diamonds. Elle, it's a country cousin to your amazing avatar!

Amazing!

 

[tand*m]

I'm happy to report my DK star flower ring is ready! This is a 4 mm Winza ruby with 3 mm demantoid garnets and French cut diamonds. Elle, it's a country cousin to your amazing avatar!

Just... wow. More pics please!

 

[BrimstoneTwo]

Stunning!

 

[derbygal]

I'm in love with your ring @MissyBeaucoup. I have always wanted a Christmas-colored ring. Just WOW!

 

[girlyglam]

Oh my goodness, I just saw this on his Instagram and loved it. It's gorgeous! So glad it belongs to a PSer...can't wait to see hand shots!!!

 

[Burmesedaze]

It looks like a snowflake too, with the diamonds. Very unique and festive! Hand shots please

 

[lilmosun]

I've been obssessed with demantoids lately and that design is stunning. Beautiful all year but with the colors and snowflake design, it is such a festive holdiay go-to piece.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

Thank y'all so much! I'm really touched! I missed the UPS man today but hopefully will catch up with him tomorrow and can take some pictures soon. I'm so happy that you all like the design!

I hadn't thought of it as a snowflake, but that it a perfect idea! I'm really blown away...thanks for all the sweet comments, everybody!

 

[freezing_in_MO]

That is one of the most beautiful rings I have ever seen! It reminds me of the geometric artwork in Persian mosques.

 

[foxinsox]

Good lord, that's an amazing ring please post ALL the pictures when it arrives!

 

[elle_71125]

Thank y'all so much! I'm really touched! I missed the UPS man today but hopefully will catch up with him tomorrow and can take some pictures soon. I'm so happy that you all like the design!

I hadn't thought of it as a snowflake, but that it a perfect idea! I'm really blown away...thanks for all the sweet comments, everybody!

There is nothing worse than missing the postman, when you're waiting on sparkly gorgeousness. I hope you catch him today.

 

[ilovegemstones]

Holy Cow MissyBeaucoup that is amazing!!!! I love it!!!! Handshots please when it comes!!!!

 

[Rfisher]

A question to whomever has worked with DK directly.
Does he send you pictures/video and ask for payment.
And then clean up/polish the ring of all black spots /scratches?
And then take more photos of the finished ring to be considered the glamour shots?

 

[elle_71125]

A question to whomever has worked with DK directly.
Does he send you pictures/video and ask for payment.
And then clean up/polish the ring of all black spots /scratches?
And then take more photos of the finished ring to be considered the glamour shots?

I can only speak from my experiences with him. Once I approve of the CAD's, I don't hear anything until the ring is actually completed. At that point, he sends me an email with the finished pictures (which are the glamour shots). If you approve of the ring he will request payment.

 

[Rfisher]

Thanks for the input elle_71125
Your reply is what I was expecting, but not what I experienced.
That was almost two weeks ago and should be seeing round 2 any day now.
I have happy high hopes though!

 

[elle_71125]

Thanks for the input elle_71125
Your reply is what I was expecting, but not what I experienced.
That was almost two weeks ago and should be seeing round 2 any day now.
I have happy high hopes though!

Round two of the CAD's? If that's the case, I would suggest emailing him and asking how it's going.

 

[Rfisher]

Round two of the CAD's? If that's the case, I would suggest emailing him and asking how it's going.

No- receiving cads aren't the problem. We did have to tweak the final cad because an important element that was apparent on the approved cad did not appear on the ring at all.
I am not in a time rush on this I don't mind waiting. I'll wait to contact yet.
Was wanting clarification on how they operate with photos/payment request and it not really being a finished product.

 

[elle_71125]

No- receiving cads aren't the problem. We did have to tweak the final cad because an important element that was apparent on the approved cad did not appear on the ring at all.
I am not in a time rush on this I don't mind waiting. I'll wait to contact yet.
Was wanting clarification on how they operate with photos/payment request and it not really being a finished product.

Ah, I understand now. I can't be any help but hopefully it is finished soon (with that design element).