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Rough_Rock
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- Apr 28, 2014
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Hi all,
I just wanted to thank everyone here for their valuable advice while I was trying to replace the engagement ring I lost. I settled with my insurance company, which went very well, and then before purchasing, I found my engagement ring (lodged in the lining of my pocketbook after falling off due to weight loss
) In my search I was able to use all the valuable advice here and went to every brick and mortar to see what shape stone I liked until focusing my true efforts with online vendors recommended here (whiteflash) and lastly making a trip to "Good Old Gold". Well it is true! What a difference a ideal or excellent cut diamond can make. I sensed I would see that when I went to Good Old Gold, and boy did I ever. There diamonds are amazing. I questioned whether I wanted another after going to several other stores (Jared's, Zales, Littman's etc), but once I was at GOG there was no question. I wanted another!! My old diamond was GIA I color and a good stone. I loved it because my husband gave it to me, but the quality at GOG blows away the average diamonds out there! I do think mine is above average but ideal is ideal. I met Johnathan and worked with his son David. He, like his Dad Is super nice and at no point did I feel pressured. He answered my emails right away, and I bombarded him with questions before visiting, he was never impatient or unkind. He really was attentive to what I wanted, liked and didn't like and tries very hard to work within your budget. The ASET machine is very cool, and they pull it out for you to view each diamond you look at. I found that to be very helpful...and fun!!
Well after visiting the store, I found my diamond and have very mixed feelings. Happy because it is lovely and it is what my husband picked out, and a little disappointed because I won't be getting one of GOG's gems (what can I say, I am being honest). However, I decided after my ordeal with losing it, I would treat myself to a new setting (as old one is way too big anyway) and of course going to GOG. I loved Lynda who I met there as well(she works with settings) and I felt very comfortable in the store. It's really a great place, prices are competitive with the internet sellers and top notch beautiful quality stones with a large variety!!
I am considering a recut of my stone and will consult with them on that, however it's a 1.5 round, good polish, good symmetry, I color GIA with depth of 62.4 and table 62. It is very pretty and I sense it may not be advisable to go below thee 1.5 mark in terms of value of the stone. However, I am going to look into that with them.
Well, even though I won't be buying another diamond right now for GOG, I wanted to at least let others know, just like I learned here, of my experience at GOG. Thanks again everyone, this forum is a wonderful source for us non-experts!
I just wanted to thank everyone here for their valuable advice while I was trying to replace the engagement ring I lost. I settled with my insurance company, which went very well, and then before purchasing, I found my engagement ring (lodged in the lining of my pocketbook after falling off due to weight loss
) In my search I was able to use all the valuable advice here and went to every brick and mortar to see what shape stone I liked until focusing my true efforts with online vendors recommended here (whiteflash) and lastly making a trip to "Good Old Gold". Well it is true! What a difference a ideal or excellent cut diamond can make. I sensed I would see that when I went to Good Old Gold, and boy did I ever. There diamonds are amazing. I questioned whether I wanted another after going to several other stores (Jared's, Zales, Littman's etc), but once I was at GOG there was no question. I wanted another!! My old diamond was GIA I color and a good stone. I loved it because my husband gave it to me, but the quality at GOG blows away the average diamonds out there! I do think mine is above average but ideal is ideal. I met Johnathan and worked with his son David. He, like his Dad Is super nice and at no point did I feel pressured. He answered my emails right away, and I bombarded him with questions before visiting, he was never impatient or unkind. He really was attentive to what I wanted, liked and didn't like and tries very hard to work within your budget. The ASET machine is very cool, and they pull it out for you to view each diamond you look at. I found that to be very helpful...and fun!! Well after visiting the store, I found my diamond and have very mixed feelings. Happy because it is lovely and it is what my husband picked out, and a little disappointed because I won't be getting one of GOG's gems (what can I say, I am being honest). However, I decided after my ordeal with losing it, I would treat myself to a new setting (as old one is way too big anyway) and of course going to GOG. I loved Lynda who I met there as well(she works with settings) and I felt very comfortable in the store. It's really a great place, prices are competitive with the internet sellers and top notch beautiful quality stones with a large variety!!
I am considering a recut of my stone and will consult with them on that, however it's a 1.5 round, good polish, good symmetry, I color GIA with depth of 62.4 and table 62. It is very pretty and I sense it may not be advisable to go below thee 1.5 mark in terms of value of the stone. However, I am going to look into that with them.
Well, even though I won't be buying another diamond right now for GOG, I wanted to at least let others know, just like I learned here, of my experience at GOG. Thanks again everyone, this forum is a wonderful source for us non-experts!
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