Hey There, Everyone- my first post on the site! Hoping you all may have some input on my above issue...
Boyfriend has a cousin who is a manager at one of the "big box" jewelry stores. Of course, they do not carry Tacori... She is able to get a very nice ring, appraised for $14k, 1.5 center (round w/ halo) with .50 in the 18k white gold setting for between $3k and $4k. However, I've wanted a Tacori since I was 12 and seeing all of their ads in the magazines (that I probably wasn't allowed to be reading at that age, jeeze!) The ring is Tacori-esque, but certainly not comparable. This ring is available in mass quantities, and is "cast," whereas the Tacori's are all hand-made and the designs are patented.
The prices for Tacori's are not budging, unfortunately. We're in the NY, NJ, PA area, btw. I've been obsessed with the Tacori 2623 RD SMP FOREVER. The only problem- bf wants to spend between $3000-$3500 total... We may be able to get the setting down to this, with no center stone, of course. I've said multiple times that I'll be happy with my setting and we can keep the center "stone" (cz) in there for a few months and get the diamond together. However, he thinks that I'll be disappointed without a diamond and is worried about what others would think (not that they would even know!) I think this is a perfect option to get the setting that I've always wanted.... What are the arguments for/against my idea? From a jewelers perspective, as well?
Thanks, everyone!
Boyfriend has a cousin who is a manager at one of the "big box" jewelry stores. Of course, they do not carry Tacori... She is able to get a very nice ring, appraised for $14k, 1.5 center (round w/ halo) with .50 in the 18k white gold setting for between $3k and $4k. However, I've wanted a Tacori since I was 12 and seeing all of their ads in the magazines (that I probably wasn't allowed to be reading at that age, jeeze!) The ring is Tacori-esque, but certainly not comparable. This ring is available in mass quantities, and is "cast," whereas the Tacori's are all hand-made and the designs are patented.
The prices for Tacori's are not budging, unfortunately. We're in the NY, NJ, PA area, btw. I've been obsessed with the Tacori 2623 RD SMP FOREVER. The only problem- bf wants to spend between $3000-$3500 total... We may be able to get the setting down to this, with no center stone, of course. I've said multiple times that I'll be happy with my setting and we can keep the center "stone" (cz) in there for a few months and get the diamond together. However, he thinks that I'll be disappointed without a diamond and is worried about what others would think (not that they would even know!) I think this is a perfect option to get the setting that I've always wanted.... What are the arguments for/against my idea? From a jewelers perspective, as well?
Thanks, everyone!