u/BenjaminShitface

Just purchased this on Adiamor. Planning to work with a jeweler for a custom setting. Thoughts?

https://www.gcalusa.com/c/353616017

After my last post (link below) I felt extremely encouraged by all the comments supporting me and my plan for the perfect ring.

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! I finally made the purchase I should’ve a long time ago. Went with a 3.32 carat Gcal 8x VVS1 color D.

https://www.gcalusa.com/c/353616017

I will without a doubt recommend this community to anyone ring shopping for the first time (and hopefully the last).

https://www.reddit.com/r/EngagementRings/s/AbkSL2XaVO

I have been in the process of getting an engagement ring for my girlfriend for the last month and finally settled on a plan of attack for getting a great ring within my budget.

My plan involves getting a radiant cut VVS2-VVS1, color E-D, online with a Gcal 8x cert. The diamond will be rather large, 3.5-4 carats, so I figured my best bet would be to get the diamond online and since Gcal 8x’s can be expensive in store and then take the stone to a jewelry for a simple setting. I went to a jeweler this week and explained what I wanted to do and was treated horribly.

The jeweler basically told me I was an idiot for shopping online and that the diamond was basically guaranteed to be horrible. He said his prices were better and since his diamonds were made in the US, they were way better. He showed me his prices and they were almost double what I see on Adiamor for 8x’s.

After 45 minutes of getting scolded by this man, I left pretty disappointed. I understand online diamonds can be hit and miss but a Gcal 8x should be okay right?

At this point, I’m scared to go to another jeweler with this idea. Is my “plan” reasonable or am I setting myself up to get laughed out of every jewelry store I go to?