Hello all, I've been juggling a few jewelry projects but one of them was an engagement ring upgrade. I wanted to share my experience with Perry Chen at the diamond concierge at Leon Mege's company, from the diamond purchasing perspective only, as my diamond is not set yet. I ended up with a 1.71 round brilliant, I SI1 (but along the way, got sidetracked with an antique cushion).
I wanted to get an antique chunky cushion cut and fell in love with the AVC's at GOG (who wouldn't!!!) but the prices for the sizes I wanted were a little out of my budget. I heard about Pricescopers who used Perry to get an antique cushion, so I contacted him, not really sure what to expect.
Based on the specs and competitive price, I purchased an antique cut GIA cushion from him, but once I saw it in person, the shape just "wasn't for me". Nothing wrong with the stone at all - I just didn't fall in love with it. He was gracious about the return procedure and there was no hassle at all. I actually wanted to just forget about the entire diamond purchase and get a refund, but I started to browse Pricescope again (BAD ME!) so before they even got my returned diamond, I already emailed him about being able to get "virtual inventory" stones at competitive prices. Here is what I like about him:
1) He is in NY so he can see MANY of the virtual stones in real life with his own eagle eyes.
2) He can filter out the non-eye-clean ones in person, rather than having to call the stone in
3) He offers a lifetime trade-in policy for stones sourced from the "virtual inventory". I think most PS vendors only offer the trade in policy for inventory stones. The flip side is that you have to spend 50% more for your upgrade.
4) He sent me a video of the diamond, GIA cert, and HCA without me asking for them. I did ask for macro shots, which he sent the eve of Thanksgiving, way after work hours). I didn't get ASETs and IdealScope images, but I trusted his eyes.
5) Email/phone correspondence is great
6) Pricing is very competitive - a huge factor
I got the stone yesterday and I am soooooo in love. I was so hesitant about a 59% table and 59.8% depth, but it totally totally WORKS for my diamond. It is honestly the "prettiest" diamond I've seen, and even though it's a modern round brilliant, it has that feminine "charming" look to it. It totally suits my personality.
So I wanted to post my review, since I didn't see that many reviews on their diamond concierge service, at least not in recent times. Enjoy! Sorry for how long it is. Please feel free to ask any questions
I wanted to get an antique chunky cushion cut and fell in love with the AVC's at GOG (who wouldn't!!!) but the prices for the sizes I wanted were a little out of my budget. I heard about Pricescopers who used Perry to get an antique cushion, so I contacted him, not really sure what to expect.
Based on the specs and competitive price, I purchased an antique cut GIA cushion from him, but once I saw it in person, the shape just "wasn't for me". Nothing wrong with the stone at all - I just didn't fall in love with it. He was gracious about the return procedure and there was no hassle at all. I actually wanted to just forget about the entire diamond purchase and get a refund, but I started to browse Pricescope again (BAD ME!) so before they even got my returned diamond, I already emailed him about being able to get "virtual inventory" stones at competitive prices. Here is what I like about him:
1) He is in NY so he can see MANY of the virtual stones in real life with his own eagle eyes.
2) He can filter out the non-eye-clean ones in person, rather than having to call the stone in
3) He offers a lifetime trade-in policy for stones sourced from the "virtual inventory". I think most PS vendors only offer the trade in policy for inventory stones. The flip side is that you have to spend 50% more for your upgrade.
4) He sent me a video of the diamond, GIA cert, and HCA without me asking for them. I did ask for macro shots, which he sent the eve of Thanksgiving, way after work hours). I didn't get ASETs and IdealScope images, but I trusted his eyes.
5) Email/phone correspondence is great
6) Pricing is very competitive - a huge factor
I got the stone yesterday and I am soooooo in love. I was so hesitant about a 59% table and 59.8% depth, but it totally totally WORKS for my diamond. It is honestly the "prettiest" diamond I've seen, and even though it's a modern round brilliant, it has that feminine "charming" look to it. It totally suits my personality.
So I wanted to post my review, since I didn't see that many reviews on their diamond concierge service, at least not in recent times. Enjoy! Sorry for how long it is. Please feel free to ask any questions
I'll post links to the video and upload pics tomorrow at work, promise! Although I have to give the honest review that the videos don't help me all that much because the lighting and background do not help me visualize how the diamond would appear in real life, although they do a good job at giving the 360 degree view. The photo was MUCH better at showing the pattern from the top view.
I am exactly the same...love the classic Tiffany knife edge setting, but I do have the Legacy band to get a little milgrain over there! I adore Beverely K, Singlestone, and Van Craeynest, and I would buy those antique style earrings that Victor Canera made (that shortstack is selling) in a second if I thought I'd ever have a place to wear them!
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