Help needed- is the quote I’ve received over inflated? Am I better going somewhere else?

[Lucy-In-The-Sky]

Another vote in favor of SK. He did my wife's ring and was absolutely amazing to work with.

I strongly caution you against using the friend's aunt. In my experience "friendor" situations like this often end poorly.

 

[yungAppetite]

Another vote in favor of SK. He did my wife's ring and was absolutely amazing to work with.

I strongly caution you against using the friend's aunt. In my experience "friendor" situations like this often end poorly.

Specific to the jeweler, the stone, or both?

 

[Lucy-In-The-Sky]

Both, in my experience. "Friendor" situations muddy the business relationship and introduce too many elements of emotion; it's a lot harder to say "no" or "I am not satisfied with the quality" or even walk away without purchasing than in a purely business relationship.