Ripped off by family friend jeweler?!

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by phillygirl123

They look pretty much identical, same metal. Yes, would need to have the diamond fitted into the setting but would it make up for double the price? I guess we also are more secure in buying from a friend in that it is a good quality setting and if we had any issues he would take care of it.

Look at the weight of the metal. As in, the ring your guy will make should have a weight in grams -- I'm betting the online one is MUCH lighter. A weightier ring will hold up better and not ding as easily, a lighter weight ring will bend easier because there is technically less metal.

[germaine2626]

Originally Posted by Tallysmom

Look at the weight of the metal. As in, the ring your guy will make should have a weight in grams -- I'm betting the online one is MUCH lighter. A weightier ring will hold up better and not ding as easily, a lighter weight ring will bend easier because there is technically less metal.

I agree. I bet that the rings are really not identical.

And, if for some reason you have problems with the ring I suspect that you will get much, much better service from the brick & mortar business. You may not even get any help or service at all from the online place.

IMHO, I really doubt if you got "ripped off" by the family friend jeweler.

[phillygirl123]

Ok great. I agree after reading all these posts. Thanks so much !