Karl Pilkington
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It is in your best interest to at least consider an online store. Local places just can't keep a lot of stones in stock and it hugely complicates the process.
I visited multiple local places looking for cushions and their selection was awful. I waited for more options multiple times and it just wasn't worth it. For rounds, you might be fine but anything else is a toss up.
I ended up buying the diamond online and getting it set locally at a cad shop. It was overall a good experience and one that got me far more for my money.
Also if you're going the round route, ask the dealer for an idealscope and ASET image. Some will even offer them for non-round stones. It was like pulling teeth to get any of my local stores to do this.
James Allen
Whiteflash
Engagement Rings Direct
Good Old Gold
The store names are mostly ridiculous but these stores are a dream to work with compared to local places.
I visited multiple local places looking for cushions and their selection was awful. I waited for more options multiple times and it just wasn't worth it. For rounds, you might be fine but anything else is a toss up.
I ended up buying the diamond online and getting it set locally at a cad shop. It was overall a good experience and one that got me far more for my money.
Also if you're going the round route, ask the dealer for an idealscope and ASET image. Some will even offer them for non-round stones. It was like pulling teeth to get any of my local stores to do this.
James Allen
Whiteflash
Engagement Rings Direct
Good Old Gold
The store names are mostly ridiculous but these stores are a dream to work with compared to local places.
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