Ordinarily, a final sale policy gives me pause (or will stop me in my tracks). But in this case, the PSer who's selling the LT set has offered a number of photos plus the 3 videos, lasting more than few seconds & showing the set in different lightings. So I'd feel very comfortable that what I'm seeing is what I'd get. I'm personally not much taken with either of the Ivy & Rose rings, but more importantly here, I think the LT set will look more impressive to the fiancee's family and her Instagram audience than the Ivy and Rose rings or budget Kevin set.It's hard to find something in this price range that doesn't look cheap or tacky. I think the Kevin set or the Ivy and Rose options look nice for the money. A major advantage of the Kevin set is that OP can see it before purchasing. Ivy and Rose has a return/exchange policy. The loupetroop set does not have ANY return options. I would steer away from the loupetroop set, for that reason alone. * * * (emphasis added by MM)
Ordinarily, a final sale policy gives me pause (or will stop me in my tracks). But in this case, the PSer who's selling the LT set has offered a number of photos plus the 3 videos, lasting more than few seconds & showing the set in different lightings. So I'd feel very comfortable that what I'm seeing is what I'd get. I'm personally not much taken with either of the Ivy & Rose rings, but more importantly here, I think the LT set will look more impressive to the fiancee's family and her Instagram audience than the Ivy and Rose rings or budget Kevin set.
I totally agree with you, I hope he gets the ring, any ring HE prefers, in time for the mid August proposal.Everyone's tastes are different, and only the OP's tastes really matter in the end. I do think he needs to make a decision quickly, in order to meet his timeline. If it were me, I'd go to Kevin's as soon as possible, put some eyeballs on a few sets, and walk out with something in hand. But, that's just me. I'm hoping he picks out whatever makes his heart sing and that he meets his timeline. I think the commitment and the thought behind the ring matters more to his girlfriend than the actual ring.
Most mall rings are very similar. He didn’t specify unique. He did specify soc media worthy and that’s what soc media is about in certain social circles. Posting what others can relate. Also, Just under 800 bucks and brand recognition if it’s new. Some people think Kevin jewelers bc it’s in the mall is a good brand. Everyone has given up on pushing ps quality on op bc those are not his priorities. At this point, we are suggesting easy and inexpensive solutions. He will have many choices. Not just this one at KJ if he makes time to go.Since OPs GF is concerned about what family thinks, buying a bargain ring from the mall is probably not the best call- too easy for people to see the same mass produced ring in mall jewelry stores.
Go with the LT set.
Did Op come back or is this a dead thread now?
@nala, is that set at Kevin Jeweler's new or used? If new, and they have other choices in that range, maybe that is a better bet (even though that entire ring is only the ct. size of the center stone of the Loupe Tropp ring). They would probably do nice packaging and they could say that it came from a mall store.
@diamondseeker2006, She doesn't want a cluster ring, either, so those are out.
@nala, is that set at Kevin Jeweler's new or used? If new, and they have other choices in that range, maybe that is a better bet (even though that entire ring is only the ct. size of the center stone of the Loupe Tropp ring). They would probably do nice packaging and they could say that it came from a mall store.
@diamondseeker2006, She doesn't want a cluster ring, either, so those are out.
DS. Every KJ has different clearance sales. I’m not necessarily suggesting only this one. I just hope that he reads my post and sees an example of what is out there and even more possibilities.Yeah, I am aware of that. But she's not gonna get what she really wants because they are both clueless about what diamond rings cost with the preferences expressed here. The Kevin ring has about the same total weight as the JA ones, a half carat, so I am not seeing that it is better than these from JA.
@Akalahab, I wouldn't suggest a pawn shop in this case. It seems like the OP is pretty new to diamonds and he is busy with working overtime and going to school and is on a tight deadline. I'm not sure he even realizes how tight of a deadline he's on!
Hopefully he has time on Monday to either 1) buy the loupe troop ring or 2) one of the Ivy and Rose ones or 3) get himself to Kevin's Jewelers and buy a ring. ASAP.
I am amazed at the bargains some of you folks find, though! And so jealous! I feel like we need a group shopping trip where everyone helps kindred find amazing deals!
I love this idea....maybe someone should start this...That would be fun! The CS sub-forum has a $600 and under bargains thread so you guys should start the equivalent of that here. Maybe $1000 and under, seeing that it’s diamonds?
I think he’s going to do something today because he spent all weekend with his girlfriend.So, what did the OP get???