Hello Everyone!
So I have narrowed my diamond search down to 2 diamonds from a local dealer, both GIA certified. Now, they are a train ride away into NYC, but is it against common practice or courtesy to ask via e-mail (how we have communicated the times I was not in store) to ask for the GIA Cert #, and all the specs of both diamonds to compare them? I don't want to come off rude or overstepping my boundaries.
Additionally, I am curious how trustworthy/reputable JamesAllen.com is, and if there are any good places you recommend in the Diamond District in NYC? I'm looking for:
Pear
1 ct - 1.25 ct
H or better
VS2 or better
Budget for total completed ring is $7500 max, maybe a little leeway. Setting aside about $1800 for a custom, Platinum setting with Halo and stones halfway down band (modeled exactly as Tiffany Soleste setting). If anyone can help or has advice on this portion as well, that would be great!
So I have narrowed my diamond search down to 2 diamonds from a local dealer, both GIA certified. Now, they are a train ride away into NYC, but is it against common practice or courtesy to ask via e-mail (how we have communicated the times I was not in store) to ask for the GIA Cert #, and all the specs of both diamonds to compare them? I don't want to come off rude or overstepping my boundaries.
Additionally, I am curious how trustworthy/reputable JamesAllen.com is, and if there are any good places you recommend in the Diamond District in NYC? I'm looking for:
Pear
1 ct - 1.25 ct
H or better
VS2 or better
Budget for total completed ring is $7500 max, maybe a little leeway. Setting aside about $1800 for a custom, Platinum setting with Halo and stones halfway down band (modeled exactly as Tiffany Soleste setting). If anyone can help or has advice on this portion as well, that would be great!