NJ Jeweler Reccomendations, Anyone?

[fatafelice]

Hi, Diamond Experts. I live at the Jersey Shore (Monmouth County) and I am shopping around for a jeweler in my area to suggest to my boyfriend. It seems like internet retailers are the way to go for the stone, but I have yet to find a setting that is exactly what I want. I would like a round stone, bezel set, with a frame of pave diamonds. I have seen some similar to this, but I want a plain band, which none seem to have. I have been thinking that I might have to go with a custom design, but I have no idea where to try. I am new to this area and don''t even have any friends who might give reccomenations. And quality is very important to me! So if any one knows of a good jeweler in this area (or possibly region) who will do a custom design for a stone purchased elsewhere (or who has reasonable prices for stones themselves), please let me know! Also if anyone has pics of a setting like this, I would love to see them. Thank you so much!

 

[oldminer]

Bernie Robbins Jewelers has a good relationship with my firm for a long time. They have many designer lines.

If you go to the Somers Point location, ask for Steve Jaffe, the manager. He knows us and is a good guy...

There really are many choices, many of whom we have a relationship with. Any problems, let them send it directly to us to assist you.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Check out the American Gem Society site "www.ags.org."
You can put in the state or zip codes to find jewelers near you. A few phone calls will tell you who can assist you best. While all have ethical guidelines to follow to belong, some will offer more expertise in the areas you need.

 

[moremoremore]

more importantly quaeritur- did you get a slice of pizza from the place next door? omg.

 

[NoviceNYC]

If you are down the Jersey Shore a great place to start would probably Gary Michaels:

Gary Michaels
55 US Highway 9 South
Manalapan
NJ,7726

They just have so many settings. It seemed like every setting that I first found at one store or another Gary Michaels carried. To see the list here is a link to their site:
http://www.garymichaelsfinejewelry.com/main.html