So my engagement ring is from Jonathan Weingarden at distinctive gem. He is not only great to work with, but will find you exactly what your looking for and if he can’t find it he will cut it for you! Then he’ll take the time to custom design your perfect setting. Takes time so patience needed since he’s busy, but is worth it. I haven’t read every response in this thread, but I can almost guarantee you will be much happier with a well cut diamond that has beautiful light performance. I did a custom cut with Jonathan (Weingarden mixed cut - emerald with brillianteered crown). But he does a modern hearts and arrows custom cut for rounds with a perfect Aset scope (light performance) that no GIA report will give you. You’ll know every time you look at your diamond that it couldn’t possibly be any prettier, brighter or well cut. As a bonus they look bigger! My 5 carat is so bright everyone thinks it’s way larger (12.15 by 8.52)…. Makes me incredibly happy every time I look down at my hand . He even shoots his videos with the same diamond in all types of lighting so no BS trying to hide anything like people are talking about here by manipulating perception with jewelry lighting. His business is getting (and is known for) finding the most beautiful diamonds. You will not find any retailer that will maximize light performance and cut over compromising with a much larger diamond they can get more money for…. It’s a hunt and peck and ending up with something less than ideal. Like other people said, resale is dead. Buy for beauty and you will have no regrets. A friend bought a round with visible inclusions she thought wouldn’t bother her and she said that’s all she sees. Every one of them. Every time she looks down at her hand because big diamonds show everything. I echo others concerns and am glad you got your deposit back! Good luck!!
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It's true that India really "cornered the market" over the past 10 years.. there are more diamonds located there than in other markets- but there's still a $hitload of diamonds in NYC
Many of the stones being offered on the web are located in India for this reason.
But personally- I prefer it if the stone is on US soil. Shipping a stone from India is costly. Due to these issues, there are going to be expectations- greater than if the stone was shipped domestically- or simply picked up from the cutter. These considerartions may not be apparent to the retail consumer...but they might. Shipping costs- lack of photos- difficulty in communication......but on average, the stones in India are cheaper than those in NYC...generally.
A lot of the "bargain basement" stones are located in India- and the difficulties I've talked about make them more difficult to access and assess.
There are big advantages to the "database" system in the selection, and price...but it does come at a cost....
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