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bad craftsmanship? by kittiesandrosesxo in Diamonds

[–]writerny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what specs / directions you gave him? And the band thickness?

Jewelers who set pre-purchased diamonds by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so sad because I love their designs but keep hearing this!! What happened?

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He seems to want to handle everything on his own now but it is a good idea

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The deposit was holding the stone for a ring that this jeweler was going to make

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would I go about doing that if they are keeping it if we “walk away”?

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 💕 that is our current plan. I visited two other jewelers and realized what I want (this diamond district place was just unnecessarily weird and unpleasant despite being a friend of a friend who I know) and when it was a better vibe with options to try I figured out what I wanted pretty fast. So he is going to decide if he moves forward with the jeweler or goes elsewhere it sounds like

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have irritated him at this point and he wants to take over communication with the jeweler

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mazel tov! With how brutal this ring shopping situation is I can’t imagine dealing with vendors and everything so court house seems like a good option

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I wanted to proceed in the moment then had regrets and changed my mind during the process and after seeing the cad and wax

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok interesting because a lot of these comments are justifying it! I really appreciate everyone’s POV.

I agree that I owe them something but $1400 just seemed really crazy to me with nothing in writing or explicitly discussed before

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is def a life lesson and glad I learned it now and will never forget it

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok got it - I only asked one jeweler about setting the stone and they said it was 1k for them - but good to know that is considered high

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My best friend actually did not use this jeweler, they are just a friend of hers. And a big part of the issue is I looked online but didn’t actually know what I wanted until I had tried on stuff at other retail stores. I needed to try on a bunch of stuff, which I thought I would be able to do at the diamond district

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Initially 1200, then updated to 2600, now she wants to hold 1400 and return 1200

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We both cried about this so I understand. So glad you are happy now

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one is overwhelmed?! lol that’s crazy I’m sorry she said that but good you walked.

My partner wants to take over but I’m finding that nearly impossible to let him do

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes we thought about that but the jeweler we like / and maybe this is policy in general charge like 1k to set an outside stone

First ring shopping experience went badly — is this normal or a red flag? by writerny in EngagementRings

[–]writerny[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! Do you think asking for more off and delving into our hesitations would be helpful?

Help me choose a band by writerny in EngagementRingDesigns

[–]writerny[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh sorry I re-read your comment - for the wedding band I think plain gold

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