Engagement Rings

JennRenee Posted: Apr 04, 2001 03:32 PM

Engagement Rings

We got mine from a small jeweler that Patrick's mom works for.

Karen Posted: Apr 04, 2001 03:42 PM

Engagement Rings

My Fiance bought my ring with a small jeweler in the city. You tend to get more for your money than a store like Fortunoff's or Tiffany's. You should definitely get one that has GIA papers.

Karen Posted: Apr 04, 2001 03:48 PM

My Jeweler is also on Bowery

I think 74 Bowery, Dennis Dalton.

Lee Posted: Apr 04, 2001 03:59 PM

My Jeweler

Great diamond with all GIA papers, etc. from Good Old Gold in Massapequa - owner is friend of DF's family -look at www.goodoldgold.com for info.

Lee Posted: Apr 04, 2001 04:43 PM

Sorry Missy - it means Dear Fiance NM

LaurenS Posted: Apr 04, 2001 04:52 PM

Engagement Rings

My FI bought the diamond at H & H in the diamond district in midtown. I wasn't part of the process, but he said that there isn't much bargaining to be done due to low markups on diamonds. He did search around different shops to see who could give him the best of the 4C's. Definitely get a GIA certificate and get the ring re-appraised afterward to ensure what you really have is what you thought you were getting (you will have to pay about $150 to an independent appraiser). Also, don't forget, when you do actually get the ring, have it insured!
good luck

Lisa Rose Posted: Apr 04, 2001 05:09 PM

Engagement Rings* Fantastic Diamond Broker

Fran,
Is that the correct website...I am getting an error when i try and access it.

thanks
Lisa

Victoria Posted: Apr 04, 2001 05:18 PM

Engagement Rings

My ring is from Good Old Gold also. My husband said Jonathan is a pleasure to work with, so I got my wedding band there too.

Fran M Posted: Apr 04, 2001 06:29 PM

* Fantastic Diamond Broker www.diamondregistry.com

Sorry I had an extra E in there. He is really so nice I just spoke to him about where to get a matching wedding band. (He only does stones) He offered to shop with us. He also mentioned the NY Times will be doing an article on the diamond industry this Sunday.

Jenny B Posted: Apr 04, 2001 09:08 PM

Bowery too

my guys name was Lee Schaner....my boss has worked with him for years and he really hooked my FH up!!!!

Fran M Posted: Apr 05, 2001 09:22 AM

Engagement Rings* Fantastic Diamond Broker

OOPS! I tried to correct my typo's but erased my post by mistake. In case anyone was interested here is the info on the Diamond Registry again:
Mr. Joe Schlussel 212 575-0444
www.diamondregistry.com

Christine Posted: Apr 05, 2001 01:55 PM

Phillip Joseph in Bellmore

He got mine at Phillip Joseph. They are so nice there , my FI went there and they really helped them and I have seen my ring elsewhere for 1,000 dollars more so I know he got a good deal. Another thing he does is guarantees the ring, if anything should happen to your relationship he will buy the ring back for the same price you paid. I know this isn't something that you want to hear, but my friend got engaged and broke it off and he lost a couple thousand dollars. Phillip hasn't had many people give the rings back he said he gets more guys that have bought him rings that they bought from other jewlers, so i think he is good luck :o) It is very important to get GIA papers because ther are alot of dealers , especially the ones at tri county that use cynthetic diamonds, so be careful & go to a reputible jewler