What are your thoughts on these designers?

[Serendipity99]

We are looking at getting new engagement setting (and likely matching wedding band) and I like the look of what I see on the Gabriel & Co. site but I want to be sure to check reputation and get feedback first. What are your thoughts?

Some others we are looking at are Norman Silverman, Simon G, ArtCarved and Coast Diamond. Any feedback on those?

Thank you!

 

[liaerfbv]

You should do a search on the designers - most of them are fairly well known on the boards. And there are probably threads on each. I've never heard of Coast but I'd buy something from any of the other designers you're looking at.

 

[Gypsy]

Coast has decent settings. But I seem to recall they require you to buy the center stone from them. And their center stones left much to be desired.

I'm not 100% sure that is their policy though, so double check.

 

[Serendipity99]

Thanks Gypsy! That helps.

I've done a search and have seen posters recommending some of those brands from time to time but didn't see dedicated pro/con discussions. I'm new so perhaps I'm doing this incorrectly. I'll search again..