She sounds fantastic! I, too, always go back to the same SA if I really like her, like my shoe SA at Neiman's, and the same young lady at Chanel... makes me wonder why most SAs don't make more of an effort to retain you as a regular customer, especially if they're commission-based. Oh well! All types in this world. I'm glad you found a SA you're happy with, in an IMPORTANT field like jewelery!!!
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She sounds fantastic! I, too, always go back to the same SA if I really like her, like my shoe SA at Neiman's, and the same young lady at Chanel... makes me wonder why most SAs don't make more of an effort to retain you as a regular customer, especially if they're commission-based. Oh well! All types in this world. I'm glad you found a SA you're happy with, in an IMPORTANT field like jewelery!!!
When I was about to be engaged my now husband went to a jeweler and told him how much he wanted to spend on a ring. Then he took me to choose one and the jeweler showed me rings only in my fiance's price range.
It worked out perfectly for both of us.
It worked out perfectly for both of us.
Annie, I agree wholeheartedly!
In fact, when my usual jeweler found out we were willing to buy online to get more stone for the $ she went out of her way to obtain VERY QUICKLY the caliber stones we wanted, then mounted the one I chose free of charge including the setting/band.
I told her the prices online and she beat them, I'm fairly certain she made very little to nothing off us on our stone.
I figured she couldn't touch the online prices so we almsot skipped her altogether. She said I wouldn't be mad if you bougt somewhere else, but I might be mad if you didn't at least give me the opportunity.
Glad we did!
She also replaces my lost diamonds for my tennis bracelet free when I bring it in - it's 3 altogether now:shame: and it's not new anymore.
She's more than earned our loyalty, I'd send anyone to her now. It really takes as much energy to offend customers as it does to earn them. . . may as well earn them!
In fact, when my usual jeweler found out we were willing to buy online to get more stone for the $ she went out of her way to obtain VERY QUICKLY the caliber stones we wanted, then mounted the one I chose free of charge including the setting/band.
I told her the prices online and she beat them, I'm fairly certain she made very little to nothing off us on our stone.
I figured she couldn't touch the online prices so we almsot skipped her altogether. She said I wouldn't be mad if you bougt somewhere else, but I might be mad if you didn't at least give me the opportunity.
Glad we did!
She also replaces my lost diamonds for my tennis bracelet free when I bring it in - it's 3 altogether now:shame: and it's not new anymore.
She's more than earned our loyalty, I'd send anyone to her now. It really takes as much energy to offend customers as it does to earn them. . . may as well earn them!
so sorry for ur experience! i agree with the other comments....first, as much as many people would love a 2 carat D flawless, it's an extremely pricey stone and unless $$ is no object, i wouldn't be aiming for it - u can get a stone that still has lots of sparkle and fire with lower gradings. This is esp true if he's aiming for the $12k budget area! Personally, I learned to just wear a thick skin around jewelry salesmen - especially at jewelry exchanges, which we frequent with friends. They try to get into your head on purpose - they'll be more likely to bully u into buying something. try not to take things personally, who cares what they think, and get want you want and at the price u are most comfortable with. Good luck in your hunting and i hope u end up with a wonderful ring!
I would just avoid anywhere that they didn't make you feel like a happy couple and they didn't make your fiance feel like he was spending big $$. 12k is alot of money! You can buy a beautiful Tiffany 1 ct. ring and a larger ring elsewhere. I'm with Intelset I have my favorite SAs and I'm super loyal. I don't buy tons of shoes, but I only buy my ones from Saks from my favorite guy. He's just super nice and we actually chat about life and stuff. I adore him. He's the type that treat you the same if you're purchasing at full price or on a crazy saks sale. I don't think you should be put in that position for yourself or your fiance. You want the ring purchase to be as happy as possible and don't forget just because you got an engagement ring doesn't mean there isn't more jewelry on the way. I'm already looking at the Cartier trinity ring with diamonds....hehe... and a tennis bracelet...and the love bracelet....ok I'm terrible!
All great comments and input.
I know BF feels uncomfortable going back there and I want this to be a wonderful experience for both of us where we both feel comfortable. I don't want him feeling like a "loser" for spending $12,000 on a ring instead of $18,000 (LoL, just imagine!- how absurd
)
There is actually a ring that I LOVE that is online and I wish he would consider it. It is a great price. He is leary of buying online, desprite the fact it is a reputable store and is insured/bonded with a return policy.
I think I need to leave BF to his own vices and take it from here. I am bombarding him with settings etc... all overwhelming for him.
Thanks so much. -Julie
I know BF feels uncomfortable going back there and I want this to be a wonderful experience for both of us where we both feel comfortable. I don't want him feeling like a "loser" for spending $12,000 on a ring instead of $18,000 (LoL, just imagine!- how absurd
) There is actually a ring that I LOVE that is online and I wish he would consider it. It is a great price. He is leary of buying online, desprite the fact it is a reputable store and is insured/bonded with a return policy.
I think I need to leave BF to his own vices and take it from here. I am bombarding him with settings etc... all overwhelming for him.
Thanks so much. -Julie
Could you post a pic of the online ring? I would love to see it!All great comments and input.
I know BF feels uncomfortable going back there and I want this to be a wonderful experience for both of us where we both feel comfortable. I don't want him feeling like a "loser" for spending $12,000 on a ring instead of $18,000 (LoL, just imagine!- how absurd
There is actually a ring that I LOVE that is online and I wish he would consider it. It is a great price. He is leary of buying online, desprite the fact it is a reputable store and is insured/bonded with a return policy.
I think I need to leave BF to his own vices and take it from here. I am bombarding him with settings etc... all overwhelming for him.
Thanks so much. -Julie