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Brilliant_Rock
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Here’s a review of an eternity ring I purchased to match the Jubilee Ring I made.It’s a 27 stone, 4 points each, for a total of 1.09 carats.VVS/VS clarity and F/G color.Mounting is shared prong platinum.Facets brand.Some of you may remember me asking for suggestions for this.I think this may be the first time in Pricescope history that someone was talked into going with smaller stones!I’m glad I did.It looks perfect with the Jubilee ring.
Stones
Represented as full Russian cut stones of VVS to VS clarity and F/G color.The stones appear very white and sparkly.Stones are full cut and some show arrows as in the picture below.Most stones do not have a complete arrow pattern, but it is virtually impossible to tell without magnification or a viewer.Idealscopes show that most stones have very good light return but there is the occasional deep cut stone.However, with stones this size and in an eternity ring it is virtually impossible to tell the difference without an IdealScope.Overall very good stones, white, sparkly with fire; excellent considering the price.
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Mounting
Die struck platinum mounting that is very cleanly and accurately made.Good polish and workmanship.Claimed to be made in the New York area.The precise nature of the die struck mounting allows the stones to be set lower which is good if eternity rings bother the sides and bottom of your fingers. It also allows the use of a minimum amount of metal, which makes the setting light and creates a style, which showcases the stones and not the metal.It is quite different from a standard Stuller four prong piece which shos more metal an makes each stone almost look square and sits them up higher.If you what to see mostly stones and want a lower setting, then this is perfect.If you like the feel a heavy cast piece and like more metal showing, then this may not be ideal.Overall, very good mounting.
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Customer Service
Here is where I was pleasantly surprised.I called and asked about the details of the ring, the stones and the setting and felt comfortable enough to place an order after speaking to Isaac for about 20 minutes.It would take 5 to 7 days to be made.The return policy is 30 days for any reason, even on pieces made to order, which mine was.He has originally estimated 28 stones and a weight of 1.13 C, but it worked out to 27 stones.When I was told about it, I was credited more than the value of the one stone, before I could say don’t worry about it!I asked about when the 30 day clock started, from order, shipping or receipt. I was told not to worry, they would extend if necessary, they wanted me to be happy.I was informed that it would be shipped two day FedEx and when I just mentioned I would be away on business the day it would arrive, but someone else would receive it, they offered next day air!I received it as promised.Outstanding!
Value
Outstanding.The cost of the entire ring was less than some vendors charge for melee.
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