Hello i am thinking about ordering 2 diamonds from an online vendor and taking it to a local jeweler (Ben Bridge) who will charge me $168 to buy their 3 prong martini setting and mount the diamonds on them for free. I really liked the 3 prong martini earring setting they had and i wanted to buy their setting only. Thing is, Ben Bridge informed me that they actually do not sell just their 3 prong martini earring settings but they will take it to their jeweler who will sell me a very identical piece. They are willing to sell it to me and mount the diamonds i give them for $168. If i pay extra $50, they will provide me with rhodium plating, cleaning, and checking the prongs each time i take it for free.
My question is, is it a good idea to take the stones and have another jeweler mount it? Can they crack or mess up the diamond? What recourse do i have if they mess up the diamonds that i bought online? I will appreciate any feedback i get. Thanks
My question is, is it a good idea to take the stones and have another jeweler mount it? Can they crack or mess up the diamond? What recourse do i have if they mess up the diamonds that i bought online? I will appreciate any feedback i get. Thanks