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@CSpan the vendor was Diamonds Direct. In order to determine what I really wanted, I needed a store where I could try on a lot of eternity band stone shapes, setting styles, and different carat weights. This helped me decide on a 7 stone asscher in a basket setting. Pricescope has taught me so much. I gave the vendor specific parameters for the stones. I insisted that they be well cut.They called in a number of stones and narrowed down the set. I examined each of them and gave approval. They developed a CAD. We had some back and forth on details and prong style. A wax was sent about a week later (so helpful) and approved by me. They used a vendor in California for the custom work. Start to finish was about month long process. The yellow diamond ring took longer for the stone search. I almost went with east-west yellow ovals instead but there was just something about those yellow asschers. I elected to not cup the yellow diamonds so that I could easily clean them. I was quite pleased with the work and whole process. They really did make sure everything was perfect and to my specifications. I would caveat though that I think Diamonds Direct can be somewhat expensive and some diamonds will not meet Pricescope expectations. However they respond really well to customers who are knowledgeable and passionate about jewelry which is beneficial in advocating for an appropriate price for the desired quality.