Purchasing and setting a diamond separately or together?

[ilmaestro]

I have pretty much decided on a GOG stone for engagement ring and am interested in getting it set in a Stuller Solstice ring, which they carry. I''d like some onions from everyone though, should I have the stone sent separately to me first so I can view it in person, then send it back to be set? Should I just get the stone set locally? (my concern with this is finding a local jeweler I can trust). Should I have them set the stone in the ring then send it to me, assuming I''ll love it?

The stone looks great, my only concern with it would be the clarity/inclusions, although I am told it is ''eye clean''. I am somewhat inclined to think I should just have them set it and send me the finished product, to simplify the whole process.

All responses appreciated.
Jonathan

 

[strmrdr]

Id just have GOG set it and send it.
Less hassles that way.
Dont like the stone its no problem to have a simular size stone put in it.
With a very high cost custom setting it would be much more of an issue.

 

[ilmaestro]

strmrdr,

That's a good point... thanks for your response.

All other responses are welcome!

 

[Kaleigh]

I agree with Storm.

 

[mrssalvo]

i too argree with storm. it''s just easier to have GOG do it all at once. they are very reputable and I would have no trouble trusting their "eyes."

 

[ilmaestro]

Thanks for the additional responses everyone!

 

[mepearl53]

As long as this is the mounting you like have GOG do the work. They will stand behind the workmanship if anything goes wrong. If the local has a problem you have no recourse to GOG. Plus, they are good people you save taxes if your out of state.

 

[ilmaestro]

Thanks for the response Bill. I guess the decision has been made then.

jonathan