Who do you trust w/your e-ring???

angeleyes Posted: Feb 25, 2003 05:51 PM

Who do you trust w/your e-ring???

My diamond is loose and I want to find a reputable jeweler in Manhattan preferably midtown that can fix the setting right in front of me.

Thanks for any help.

Teri Posted: Feb 25, 2003 06:12 PM

Re: Who do you trust w/your e-ring???

DH got my ring from Iannelli's in the Diamond District (he was referred to them by a few friends at work). We went back for our wedding bands and they were very helpful.

LnP2003 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 06:27 PM

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ask jennbaby - she has someone who she refers to everyone!

LizD Posted: Feb 25, 2003 06:53 PM

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Angeleyes - any reputable jeweler will either fix anything with diamonds or precious stones right in front of you, or they should take the diamond out in front of you, hand it to you, and than you hand it back to them after the work is one. Never leave your diamond with anyone, even if you trust that person. If another worker there can not be trusted, and it is switched with cz or moissonite, you will not be able to tell the difference with the naked eye!

shamma Posted: Feb 25, 2003 09:06 PM

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I use the same jeweler as Jen, he is not in midtown he is on Canal street you will really like him. His name is Murray Kirsch. I have his info at work. But jen can give you a response tonight.

LisaT Posted: Feb 25, 2003 09:08 PM

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I kept this info for when we come back to NY:
(Jenn's guy)
Murray Kirsh Inc
72 Bowery Fl 1
New York, NY 10013
212-431-8822

Near Canal St.
Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in the diamond exchange.

teresa518 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 10:13 AM

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Do not trust anyone with your diamond - even someone you trust implicitly.

Can you tell I had a nightmare problem with this? I will not get into my issue but do not let anyone out of your sight with the diamond.

jennbaby Posted: Feb 26, 2003 10:22 AM

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Thanks LisaT.

He is very reputable and your diamond will NEVER leave your site!

michele31 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 11:34 AM

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Always have your ring fixed in front of you, unless your dad is the one fixing it

angeleyes Posted: Feb 26, 2003 01:23 PM

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thanks to everyone for the help

i did bring my ring to someone and he did it right in front of me and still screwed it up!

he squeezed the prongs w/a tool that made what looked like dents in the platinum

i was fuming but what could i do???

why is it that every 4-5 months my diamond seems loose?

im so scared of doing anything w/my e-ring now

but i'll check this guy out thanks again

kelly4 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 04:55 PM

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angeleyes....how is your diamond now???? My FIL is a jewler and I will ask him if you want why the prongs look like theyr'e dented. Unfortunately my FIL is on LI and not in the city. He deals with a lot of jewlers in Manhattan and if you like I can ask him for a good one. Best of luck to you!

Lora

angeleyes Posted: Feb 26, 2003 05:35 PM

Update

I went all the way downtown and took my ring to William Barthman jewelers at 174 Broadway. Felt good supporting downtown manhattan this place is a block away from where the world trade center was.

They were AMAZING!!!! I'm sure there are other great jewelers out there - like your FIL Kelly!!!! but oh my goodness it took almost an hour for him to do (the guy who did the repairs was Gilo) and he let me look over his shoulder every step of the way.

He was even telling me what each of his tools did - really nice guy.

My ring looks better now than when I first got it he polished out EVERY single scratch and even polished the inside and sides of the rings (wedding and e-ring!).

OK so it's not great that I took a 2 hour lunch cause now I have to work till like 8pm but it was worth it.

I can't say enough good things about this jeweler for all you guys who work downtown or in Manhattan.

It cost me $150 to get the ring polished and the prongs tightened but it was so worth it.

OK sorry for rambling. And thanks again for all your help.

I wish I had found this board alot sooner....you all seem really great!

kelly4 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 10:08 PM

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I'm so happy for you! It kills me to hear stories about people not happy with their jewlers. I can bet that my FIL knows the guy that you took your ring to. He deals with a lot of nice people in the city and is careful with the others. It sounds like you were treated right.

Best of luck!
Lora

shamma Posted: Feb 26, 2003 10:11 PM

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I am so happy you are happy. I know what you mean. I paid to have my side stones changed and my ring polishes and the rings polished. I felt like a new woman. The price of comfort is worth it. and you peace of mind.