OT - Lookig for a reputable jeweller in Toronto
07-23-2015 | 05:49 PM
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07-23-2015 | 06:40 PM
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Big and cheap diamonds never look good. And custom made jewellery takes time , this store doesn't order ready made settings from China they actually create the settings
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07-23-2015 | 07:30 PM
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Price on diamonds can vary immensely depending on the cut and clarity and colour of the stone. A 1 carat stone can be bought for $2,000 right up to about $15,000 depending on the quality/colour etc. To say a 3/4 carat stone is $1,500 without knowing the quality of the stone is a little risky to say the least.
07-23-2015 | 09:20 PM
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OT - Lookig for a reputable jeweller in Toronto
Thank you all for the suggestions.
Went to both Mark Lash locations, no sample really caught my eye.
Thanks to Pags993, I spent a few hours with Leanne Crawford today and leaning towards the custom route.
@Muskoka, called Corona but they said appointment only and asked who referred me.
Will check out Penwarden tomorrow and as many of the others before I leave town
Went to both Mark Lash locations, no sample really caught my eye.
Thanks to Pags993, I spent a few hours with Leanne Crawford today and leaning towards the custom route.
@Muskoka, called Corona but they said appointment only and asked who referred me.
Will check out Penwarden tomorrow and as many of the others before I leave town
07-24-2015 | 02:23 AM
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Try Les Serak at Yonge and Queen (he is in the phonebook) he is South African so he studied for years and then apprenticed for years before becoming a jeweller. He is gets diamond for wholesale and makes custom. Considered to be one of the best at his art and a great family man. Drives a BMW but don't hold that against him. You can say Danny sent you.
07-24-2015 | 03:32 AM
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Price on diamonds can vary immensely depending on the cut and clarity and colour of the stone. A 1 carat stone can be bought for $2,000 right up to about $15,000 depending on the quality/colour etc. To say a 3/4 carat stone is $1,500 without knowing the quality of the stone is a little risky to say the least.
You have no idea what you are talking about the price of stones of the same size vary massively depending on the quality of a diamond.
Big and cheap diamonds never look good. And custom made jewellery takes time , this store doesn't order ready made settings from China they actually create the settings
Big and cheap diamonds never look good. And custom made jewellery takes time , this store doesn't order ready made settings from China they actually create the settings
I would be interested in seeing a 15k - 1 carat diamond.
07-24-2015 | 04:43 AM
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Thank you all for the suggestions. Went to both Mark Lash locations, no sample really caught my eye. Thanks to Pags993, I spent a few hours with Leanne Crawford today and leaning towards the custom route. @Muskoka, called Corona but they said appointment only and asked who referred me. Will check out Penwarden tomorrow and as many of the others before I leave town
07-24-2015 | 10:31 AM
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07-25-2015 | 03:21 AM
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07-25-2015 | 10:31 AM
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08-17-2015 | 04:01 PM
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I heard someone from here went to www.lindapenwarden.ca and had a great experience! Glad to help!
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08-17-2015 | 07:12 PM
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I heard someone from here went to www.lindapenwarden.ca and had a great experience! Glad to help!
Cheers,
Doug
08-17-2015 | 07:29 PM
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Anything with an F color or higher, VVS1 or higher and very good cut or above is going to be in the $15K+ range. A 1.00 ct. D color, I.F. diamond goes for $27K US WHOLESALE.
08-17-2015 | 09:36 PM
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That was me. I visited her web site just out of curiosity and liked some of her designs, so I decided to stop by with the missus to have a look and we ended up getting something nice (please don't tell my own jeweller - he does excellent work, but creativity is not his strong suit). I gather you're Linda's husband? I sincerely tried to make a case for us gearheads while we were there - after all, if you weren't a Porschephile yourself, I would have never found out about her... so hopefully it will get us some leeway in pursuit of our own hobby and toys.
Cheers,
Doug
Cheers,
Doug
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