luvthemstrawberries
Ideal_Rock
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- Jun 19, 2008
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Hey everyone, I know there have been many posts on PS (I''ve definitely searched) for "online vs. B&M" but most seem to relate to buying diamonds. My question is only related to settings. I am looking at most likely a colored gemstone for my center, and will most likely be buying that online. Most companies I''m considering buying the stone from do not set them. I have looked into many online vendors for settings, but I have also looked in some local stores (NC) at their settings and found a few very nice jewelers with some nice ones. I have not spoken with any of the B&M stores yet about setting a stone I bring them, but I have looked at some of their custom work, which is very good.
Anyway, long story short, I know I can either send my stone to an online vendor such as Whiteflash, etc. and have them set (or custom set) it, or I can take it to a local jeweler and have them custom set it. My question is regarding the maintenance of the setting. When you buy a setting online, and it is time to have prongs checked, or a setting polished, or any problems arise, do you have to ship the ring to them each and every time? Or do most people just take it to local jewelers after the inital purchase? It may be an obvious question, and I know MANY PS''ers do everything online, but I haven''t been able to find any answers to this specific topic yet. Buying a setting from local stores just makes maintenance seem more convenient to me. THANKS!!
Anyway, long story short, I know I can either send my stone to an online vendor such as Whiteflash, etc. and have them set (or custom set) it, or I can take it to a local jeweler and have them custom set it. My question is regarding the maintenance of the setting. When you buy a setting online, and it is time to have prongs checked, or a setting polished, or any problems arise, do you have to ship the ring to them each and every time? Or do most people just take it to local jewelers after the inital purchase? It may be an obvious question, and I know MANY PS''ers do everything online, but I haven''t been able to find any answers to this specific topic yet. Buying a setting from local stores just makes maintenance seem more convenient to me. THANKS!!
