Rich_by_the_Bay
Moderator Emeritus
Oy.
Just bought a diamond ring for my DW -- combined b'day and 35th anniversary. I guess you don't LBYM every week :.
While the giving will be awesome, exposing myself to this world of seemingly arbitrary value based on a color, "characteristics" and other grades was quite an eye-opener. Boy did I feel vulnerable. Hope that using a reputable, large local diamonds-only jeweler will be of some protection. Is it mandatory to get an independent appraisal routinely? These are the guy that everyone else seems to use as appraisers, so it seemed kind of redundant.
Plan to give it to her next Saturday. I'll let y'all know how my "investment" goes. We have an awesome, world-class marriage, and I think she'll get the message.
Just bought a diamond ring for my DW -- combined b'day and 35th anniversary. I guess you don't LBYM every week :.
While the giving will be awesome, exposing myself to this world of seemingly arbitrary value based on a color, "characteristics" and other grades was quite an eye-opener. Boy did I feel vulnerable. Hope that using a reputable, large local diamonds-only jeweler will be of some protection. Is it mandatory to get an independent appraisal routinely? These are the guy that everyone else seems to use as appraisers, so it seemed kind of redundant.
Plan to give it to her next Saturday. I'll let y'all know how my "investment" goes. We have an awesome, world-class marriage, and I think she'll get the message.