Greetings,
As someone with 33 years experience providing engagement rings to my
customers, I understand the confusion and stress involved. It does not have to be that
way! If you go to the local mall to look at rings you most likely will be greeted by
someone with little or no experience. Their job is to sell you a ring that NIGHT!
If you go to a local jeweler he is using the same diamond wholesaler all the other
local jewelers are using. You will receive better service but the price will be predicated
on the volume he does with that wholesaler and how he pays his bills.
What does this mean for you. It means a 1ct SI 1 G-H round diamond can vary in price by thousands of dollars. Then you have to pick out the appropriate mounting to go with it.
I have a solution. Visit Mequon Fine Jewelers in Mequon, Wisconsin. Ask for the owner, Brian Callahan. I am a retired Regional VP for numerous DeBeers manufacturers over the last 25 years. I have access to diamond prices that no other jeweler can compete with. WHY? Because I am friends with many of the diamond dealers I work with overseas. I pay my vendors bills on time so I receive a discount on stones I purchase for my clients. But, more importantly, I know where to look for the "bargain" stones.
DeBeers has raised prices on stones over 1ct for the last 3-4 years. It is imperative that you work with an expert in the diamond field. I am confident I can make your dreams come true. Please stop by or call Mequon Fine Jewelers at 262-240-9801.
Warm regards,
Brian Callahan
Owner, Mequon Fine Jewelers