Anybody on here a jeweler or have a good connection that they're willing to share. I'm looking to purchase, but not get taken to the cleaners at one of the chains.
Message me or email michaeldandreas at gmail dot com.
Thanks.
Michael-
I'm the guy
@rutcor was referring to. I actually own one of the nation's largest diamond import companies, and supply the wholesalers that supply many of the stores mentioned in this thread. As an importer, we're generally 30-60% below
every store, broker, wholesaler, and website in the country + tax free, and that includes the NY diamond district (which actually isn't the value people think it is, unless you think the best prices on diamonds can be found in the highest rent, highest labor cost city block in all of North America). Over the last decade, I've hand-crafted rings for over 2,600 Rivals members. You can go on any premium board in the Rivals network, mention my name or company name, and you will get countless testimonials about the quality of my work, prices, integrity, expertise, the easy of the process, etc. I'm not a salesman, nor am I a $15/hr jewelry store employee. I'm a Master Diamond Grader, a Gemological Scientist, a Graduate Gemologist, a metallurgist, and a structural design engineer, and am one of the industry's most sought after experts, having advised everyone from Tiffany & Company, to major grading labs, manufacturing centers, diamond cutters, etc. That same expertise, I offer to retail clients at a fraction of retail, and without the hassle of haggling, trudging from store to store, deciphering BS, etc.
If you're interested to know more about the process or would like references, shoot me an e-mail to
lake@simplyradiant.com. It is quite possibly the most chill, relaxing, enjoyable, and educational shopping experience you'll ever have. Feel free also to connect with me on
LinkedIn, where you can read testimonials from clients on my profile page.
~ Lake
