Stonetramp
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Sep 5, 2006
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Hi Everyone,
Have perused the site and checked the FAQs, but unfortunately have very limited time on the internet, and limited time in general.
In short, I''m shopping for an engagememt ring and know nothing. Was referred to a private, owner-operated store in Capitola, PH Diamonds. I found a ring I liked, but wanted to possibly change the shape of the center stone, and to replace four sm round diamonds with same size emeralds. I have a very low budget, around $1,300. This ring had a 1/3 carat round center stone, 2 sm. round diamonds on each side, then tapered baguettes down the band. The center diamond looked really clear and sparkly, but I didn''t ask the grade cause I don''t know what the letters and numbers mean. This ring, with the sm diamonds replaced with middle grade emeralds, as around $1350. They said the diamond alone was worth $1,000, but I was getting a deal because it was a discontinued style. How do I know if that''s true or not?
I haven''t been happy with their sales techniques. I can''t say what kind of quality they''re trying to sell me, but they are a little high pressure, especially as I start to resist the climbing price for what I want as we price options. Also a little shady, two sales people including the owner failed to give me credit for the four sm diamonds being replaced by emeralds in their quote. When I asked them to, they said okay, but never appologized or acknowledged the oversight.
Clearly, I don''t want to go to the big chain stores, I got that from your site.
I really don''t have time to study diamonds. If someone could give me, or direct me to, a really nutshell list of grades and what they mean, what basic questions to ask, and what I should require of the seller, I would really appreciate it. No matter what they are telling you, how can I verify the truth of it?
Lastly, I badly need a recommendation for a reputable dealer in the south SF bay area. I am in Santa Cruz.
Thank you so much.
Have perused the site and checked the FAQs, but unfortunately have very limited time on the internet, and limited time in general.
In short, I''m shopping for an engagememt ring and know nothing. Was referred to a private, owner-operated store in Capitola, PH Diamonds. I found a ring I liked, but wanted to possibly change the shape of the center stone, and to replace four sm round diamonds with same size emeralds. I have a very low budget, around $1,300. This ring had a 1/3 carat round center stone, 2 sm. round diamonds on each side, then tapered baguettes down the band. The center diamond looked really clear and sparkly, but I didn''t ask the grade cause I don''t know what the letters and numbers mean. This ring, with the sm diamonds replaced with middle grade emeralds, as around $1350. They said the diamond alone was worth $1,000, but I was getting a deal because it was a discontinued style. How do I know if that''s true or not?
I haven''t been happy with their sales techniques. I can''t say what kind of quality they''re trying to sell me, but they are a little high pressure, especially as I start to resist the climbing price for what I want as we price options. Also a little shady, two sales people including the owner failed to give me credit for the four sm diamonds being replaced by emeralds in their quote. When I asked them to, they said okay, but never appologized or acknowledged the oversight.
Clearly, I don''t want to go to the big chain stores, I got that from your site.
I really don''t have time to study diamonds. If someone could give me, or direct me to, a really nutshell list of grades and what they mean, what basic questions to ask, and what I should require of the seller, I would really appreciate it. No matter what they are telling you, how can I verify the truth of it?
Lastly, I badly need a recommendation for a reputable dealer in the south SF bay area. I am in Santa Cruz.
Thank you so much.