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High Praise for ERD/Brilliantly Engaged and Jewels by Grace

ksmom

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Hello all,

I am thrilled to share with you my wonderful new ring. The diamond is a 2.50 ct OMC sourced by Grace at Jewels By Grace. I have bought several pieces from Grace since I first contacted her 4 years ago, and every single purchase has been amazing. She has handled every single transaction with such care that I have felt as though I'm her only client (which, based on how quickly her items sell, is most certainly not the case!) She has held my hand through the decision and buying process (and I need an inordinate amount of hand holding,) never faltering in her patience or sunny disposition. She is truly the embodiment of her name and I couldn't feel better about doing business with her.

The setting is by ERD/Brilliantly Engaged. This is my first time working with them though I did communicate with Mark about 3 years ago. I was struck then by his willingness to go above and beyond to help me. I was considering buying a cushion and he was willing to offer me his opinion on stones even though I would have had to upgrade through the vendor who sold me my original stone- who does that?? I can't imagine there was anything at all for Mark to gain from that aside from my loyalty, and I was so grateful that he stuck his neck out for me, a perfect stranger.

It's nice to see that ERD is no different today than when I first met them, though their name has since been changed to Brilliantly Engaged. I worked with Chris on making my ring, and he gracefully tolerated my countless emails and nudges and requests. When I wasn't completely satisfied with the first iteration of the ring, he did absolutely everything within his power to rectify the situation, and I could not be happier with the end result.

I couldn't recommend these vendors highly enough and wish them both continued success.

Ok, now the photos!

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Last few- thanks for looking!

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Just GORGEOUS ksmom. And I couldn't agree more about Grace and Mark. Lovely lovely people. I know you are posting more pics but I couldn't wait to comment on your stunning new ring. :love: :love: :love:

Wear in much health and happiness. :appl:
 
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Looks absolutely stunning on your hand. Glad to hear you had such great experiences! :wavey:
 
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missy said:
Just GORGEOUS ksmom. And I couldn't agree more about Grace and Mark. Lovely lovely people. I know you are posting more pics but I couldn't wait to comment on your stunning new ring. :love: :love: :love: Wear in much health and happiness. :appl:

Thanks Missy! I wish I had more pics to post but I just can't seem to capture this diamond well- it is seriously a disco ball! I'm going to try to take more photos this weekend but I wanted to share with you all now (I'm in that delirious honeymoon phase of owning this ring, just received it yesterday and woke in the middle of the night last night wishing it was morning so I could admire it again. Ah, the heady rush of infatuation!) :)
 
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derbygal said:
Looks absolutely stunning on your hand. Glad to hear you had such great experiences! :wavey:

Thanks so much Derbygal! I wouldn't have known of either of these vendors had it not been for pricescope; I hope I can help to pay it forward. :)
 
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Amazing stone and setting :appl:
The rose gold looks so gorgeous on you. And it complements your fireball so well :love:
I love that your ring is so versatile: it looks great with the sculpted VC band as well as with the polished band. You made great design choice. I will make sure to hang around for more pics :naughty:
 
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WHOAAAA!!! Just look at that high crown!! Congrats! :appl:
 
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I love all that chunky goodness and the two beautiful bands you have to wear with it!
 
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Congrats, I LOVE the stone :love: and you picked a stunning setting for it too!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
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That is a stunner! I love it.
 
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Gorgeous set :appl:
 
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I also love the rose gold on your skin tone. I love your stone. Yes I had the pleasure of meeting the ERD boys they escorted me right to GIA as they are in the same building. Very nice guys
 
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Gorgeous, you must be very happy with that :wavey:
 
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Gorgeous stone, setting & that wedding band! Everything looks perfect together. I REALLY love your setting for that stone!! Well done! :appl: :appl:
 
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Wow it is absolutely gorgeous! I love the rose gold! The floral band is stunning too!
 
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I've only ever seen that vintage style rose gold setting with a smaller diamond and I've always loved them. How beautifully this style adapts to your lovely, larger OMC diamond. ERD has captured the smoothness of the shank that's part of this ring's charm.
 
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Omygosh how gorgeous! :love: ! I love it ksmom, the stone is beautiful and it looks fabulous in that setting! Looks so great with your bands too - congrats! :appl:
 
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wow, stunning! I wouldn't want it to be night either with that on my finger! Love the ornate band!
 
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That is seriously beautiful! And the antique looking setting is perfect for the stone!
 
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Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! This is one of the most beautiful bridal sets I have ever seen! I love it! Enjoy!
:sun: :appl: :appl: :appl: :sun:
 
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Oh this!!! This is the confetti flower discoball diamond of my dreams. Wow, what a great diamond. And the setting is unique and beautiful- wow- great job! I bet you are in heaven. More photos, please!!!! Congratulations, wear it in good health!
 
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Gorgeous!
 
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A beautiful unique solitaire! And as usual with you I'm jelly of the diamond and the lovely hand its on.
 
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I rarely comment anymore in SMTB, but that is just so beautiful and special!! Enjoy!
 
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KSMom, Your rings are stunning. Just gorgeous!
 
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Gorgeous KS!!! The diamond is beautiful and I absolutely love the setting choice you made :appl: The sleek polished RG against the warm chunky diamond = perfection! I always love to see you post because I know It's going to be spectacular!
 
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Thank you everyone for your kind compliments! All credit goes to Grace for her incredible and Chris/ERD for their amazing work, but I will accept some credit for having the good sense to work with them. ;)

I didn't want to come back until I had some more decent shots and I don't know that these qualify- this diamond is just mesmerizing in person!

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A few more... I *adore* the culet, I love that it sometimes reflects light back at me. The kozibe on this diamond is insane.

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And last ones. I am so grateful to ERD for doing justice to this diamond, and I am grateful most of all to pricescope for being such a supportive and understanding community! Nobody aside from you all knows how much I have been obsessing over this ring! :)

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