vinjewels
Brilliant_Rock
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2011
- Messages
- 563
Let me first say that I am so torn taking this in, but I think I need to consider just starting from scratch. Either, I am not comfortable wearing a "solitaire" setting or can't get the setting low enough for my comfort with such a deep diamond. I just think more of a cluster ring may be what works best for me...I have found a setting I love as is, but I would need to purchase a center OMC (a little over 1 carat) and eight OMC's (around 3mm each in diameter).
Currently, I have .85 cts of 1.5-1.7 mm french cuts and a 2.4 OEC K-L VS1-2. I am going to interview yet another potential jeweler to (possibly) buy my diamonds and source/make this ring.
My question is, what do I expect? I know I can expect to get low-balled for my parcel and diamond, but what can or can't I ask for them as far as pricing of the ring? So can' I ask wholesale price for the new ring if I accept that for my diamond? I waited to ask because I know I sound cheap. I am just trying to remain in budget...
I am meeting them in the a.m, but any advice would be great! What do I DO??! Thanks in advance...
Currently, I have .85 cts of 1.5-1.7 mm french cuts and a 2.4 OEC K-L VS1-2. I am going to interview yet another potential jeweler to (possibly) buy my diamonds and source/make this ring.
My question is, what do I expect? I know I can expect to get low-balled for my parcel and diamond, but what can or can't I ask for them as far as pricing of the ring? So can' I ask wholesale price for the new ring if I accept that for my diamond? I waited to ask because I know I sound cheap. I am just trying to remain in budget...
I am meeting them in the a.m, but any advice would be great! What do I DO??! Thanks in advance...