shelldemeo
Rough_Rock
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- Jan 22, 2006
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My wife''s ring was stolen seven years ago and we are (finally) replacing it.
She has picked out a ring at a local jewelry store (independent) that she is excited about.
The ring is:
an 18K, .64 diamond E/Si Lazare "ideal" cut, round in a White House filigree setting (14 K gold). The price is $4,950. For a platinum setting, which I prefer, its another $900. The store is a quality local retailer (not a mall store) with knowledgeable sales staff and an appraiser on the premises.
I tried to find out the price of the stone and the White House setting independently but the retailer told me she can''t get that information for several days because they are taking inventory, etc.
I think we should head down to the NYC diamond district (about a three hour trip) and check out other prices but... my wife just wants THE RING! She prefers sparkle over size.
Based on this info, how do I know I am getting a good deal? Much as I like spending money locally I figure you can''t beat 47th Street prices (except perhaps online). If I do go to NYC any suggestions for places to shop?
Thaks for any advice you can provide.
-Ray
She has picked out a ring at a local jewelry store (independent) that she is excited about.
The ring is:
an 18K, .64 diamond E/Si Lazare "ideal" cut, round in a White House filigree setting (14 K gold). The price is $4,950. For a platinum setting, which I prefer, its another $900. The store is a quality local retailer (not a mall store) with knowledgeable sales staff and an appraiser on the premises.
I tried to find out the price of the stone and the White House setting independently but the retailer told me she can''t get that information for several days because they are taking inventory, etc.
I think we should head down to the NYC diamond district (about a three hour trip) and check out other prices but... my wife just wants THE RING! She prefers sparkle over size.
Based on this info, how do I know I am getting a good deal? Much as I like spending money locally I figure you can''t beat 47th Street prices (except perhaps online). If I do go to NYC any suggestions for places to shop?
Thaks for any advice you can provide.
-Ray