westcoastbaby
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Sep 17, 2004
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- 6
I'm looking to buy an engagement ring, hopefully in a Kretchmer or similar tension setting. Looking for round, 1.2-1.3 carat, F-H clarity, and VS1-VS2.
My questions:
1. does anyone have good recommendations for an honest jeweler in the SF/San jose Area? I've been to a few in Palo Alto, and it's been very sketchy/snobby.
2. if i purchase the diamond from one retailer, is it wrong to have another Kretchmer retailer set it for us?
3. What's considered a decent buy, related to Rappaport for the specs above in an ideal round cut diamond? i.e. 5-15% below Rap, at Rap, etc? What would you consider as a good price for the specs above?
4. Any tips on the Kretchmer settings? I heard its best to get a medium to thick girdle. Do you really need F or better for clarity?
Many thanks in advance for any help you may have out there! If anyone else is looking for the same, i'll post my results here as things progress.
My questions:
1. does anyone have good recommendations for an honest jeweler in the SF/San jose Area? I've been to a few in Palo Alto, and it's been very sketchy/snobby.
2. if i purchase the diamond from one retailer, is it wrong to have another Kretchmer retailer set it for us?
3. What's considered a decent buy, related to Rappaport for the specs above in an ideal round cut diamond? i.e. 5-15% below Rap, at Rap, etc? What would you consider as a good price for the specs above?
4. Any tips on the Kretchmer settings? I heard its best to get a medium to thick girdle. Do you really need F or better for clarity?
Many thanks in advance for any help you may have out there! If anyone else is looking for the same, i'll post my results here as things progress.