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#61
ame said:
It may have but that unfortunately does not repair their past.
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It's at least worth noting when a company does take action to repair past bad practices. High-profile brands with many fans on this forum have awful things in their pasts. And current environmental and social practices don't look so hot for products we consume every day.

I was mainly trying to say the ring I know of a person close to me is beautiful. The ethics questions can be easily researched, should OP wish to.
 
#63
Politics aside, I really like some of their designs. When we were looking for an e-ring, De Beers was one of the places we went to. They are overpriced but so is HW, Tiffany, Cartier and Birks (big chain store here). In the end, we purchased a stone through a trusted jeweler and had it custom designed.

Find a trusted jeweler and have your ring custom made. The money you save on paying just for brand name can be used towards a high quality stone.
 
#64
Mimster said:
Politics aside, I really like some of their designs. When we were looking for an e-ring, De Beers was one of the places we went to. They are overpriced but so is HW, Tiffany, Cartier and Birks (big chain store here). In the end, we purchased a stone through a trusted jeweler and had it custom designed.

Find a trusted jeweler and have your ring custom made. The money you save on paying just for brand name can be used towards a high quality stone.
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Yes Mimster, that's my other alternative. I can probably get a 2.3 ct instead of a 2.0 with the same quality if I buy a GIA stone from a trusted jeweler instead of a name brand, than I am comtemplating whether I should get the Vatche Swan, or the Vatche Swan with micropave, or the Varna Flora setting. Some many options, so hard to choose.
 
#65
jellyv said:
It's at least worth noting when a company does take action to repair past bad practices. High-profile brands with many fans on this forum have awful things in their pasts. And current environmental and social practices don't look so hot for products we consume every day.

I was mainly trying to say the ring I know of a person close to me is beautiful. The ethics questions can be easily researched, should OP wish to.
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Yes, I kinda agree that many high end companies have had its flaws one way or another throughout history so it is a good thing that De beers is taking corrective measures. Thanks ladies for all of your comments! Everyone has been extremely helpful :yahoo:
 
#66
VivianYY said:
Yes Mimster, that's my other alternative. I can probably get a 2.3 ct instead of a 2.0 with the same quality if I buy a GIA stone from a trusted jeweler instead of a name brand, than I am comtemplating whether I should get the Vatche Swan, or the Vatche Swan with micropave, or the Varna Flora setting. Some many options, so hard to choose.
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Might wanna read my threads before you get a Vatche. lol
 
#71
ame said:
I know many who had nothing short of perfection with their experiences but...holy wow did I not fall into that category!
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Thanks Ame, please link your thread. Are you talking about the jeweler who took off the Vatche mark by accident or was there another incident with Vatche?
 
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