Where should we have the stone set?

[shellibelle]

I have fallen in love with my dream setting at a jewelry store in my area. Platinum, cathedral pavé setting. I''m very picky I''ve seen other similar settings that I don''t love like this one. As soon as I first saw it, I knew immediately that it would be my setting. Not to mention, it''s not a designer setting, so it''s priced at a great value.

My dilemma is that we most likely would not purchase the stone at the same jeweler because their prices are much higher than either ERD or Ross-Simons. So where should we have the stone set? If we buy the stone online? or if buy the stone at a local brick and mortar store? Should we bring the setting to the stone? or the stone to the settng?

Thanks for all your help!

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[mrssalvo]

I''d have the vendor you buy the stone from be the one to set it. they will not usually charge a setting fee and many times will take responsibilty for the stone in case something happens to damage it while it''s being set.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Ditto! And don''t buy a setting until you know the exact dimensions of the stone you buy.