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Rough_Rock
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- Mar 1, 2016
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Hi Everyone!
Thank you for all the great information I've read on here!
I'm having trouble finding an emerald for a ring.. I don't know of any reputable local places to go to in Seattle and I've looked through most of the recommended vendors on here with no luck so I'm hoping you all can help!
I need a Colombian emerald, 3 carats or so, that's a good quality (good color, inclusions look good) but doesn't need to be the "best". Has to be certified from Colombia because it's for my girlfriend who is from Colombia and has always dreamed of an emerald from there. I think cushion cut or round/oval is good, but she doesn't like square/rectangle. (I also understand the durability issues with rings and emeralds - this is an engagement ring but she will be wearing her diamond wedding band everyday - not the emerald ring)
Prices seem to be all over the place as well.. I would like to stay around $5000.. it seems like I could do that right? But I will pay for quality if it comes down to it.
So far the best I have found has been Embassy but they are a little small at under 2 carats.. I have emailed them tonight to see if they have anything bigger.
Also.. about GemsNY.. I think I have a handle on how PS users feel about them in general.. BUT they have some emeralds with GIA certificates.. so I feel like with help from you all I could find a decent certified emerald there? They have such a big selection..
FYI I would probably be going through Green Lake Jewelry for the setting.
Anyway.. Please help! PLEEEEAAASE!! I propose in a month (but I can do a temp setting to propose and custom design the setting with her together - romantic no?)
Thank you in advance everyone!!
Thank you for all the great information I've read on here!
I'm having trouble finding an emerald for a ring.. I don't know of any reputable local places to go to in Seattle and I've looked through most of the recommended vendors on here with no luck so I'm hoping you all can help!
I need a Colombian emerald, 3 carats or so, that's a good quality (good color, inclusions look good) but doesn't need to be the "best". Has to be certified from Colombia because it's for my girlfriend who is from Colombia and has always dreamed of an emerald from there. I think cushion cut or round/oval is good, but she doesn't like square/rectangle. (I also understand the durability issues with rings and emeralds - this is an engagement ring but she will be wearing her diamond wedding band everyday - not the emerald ring)
Prices seem to be all over the place as well.. I would like to stay around $5000.. it seems like I could do that right? But I will pay for quality if it comes down to it.
So far the best I have found has been Embassy but they are a little small at under 2 carats.. I have emailed them tonight to see if they have anything bigger.
Also.. about GemsNY.. I think I have a handle on how PS users feel about them in general.. BUT they have some emeralds with GIA certificates.. so I feel like with help from you all I could find a decent certified emerald there? They have such a big selection..
FYI I would probably be going through Green Lake Jewelry for the setting.
Anyway.. Please help! PLEEEEAAASE!! I propose in a month (but I can do a temp setting to propose and custom design the setting with her together - romantic no?)
Thank you in advance everyone!!