WELL, if you want the best quality at a fabulous price it is worth the drive to Barmakian's in Nashua. it will be an hours ride and will save you thousands. They are a family owned business. Been around for 150 years or so.... they are also an importer of diamonds. So you are not paying any middle men. NEVER go to a mall for jewelry. You will pay high dollar for much less quality.
Also, they will design on the spot for you whatever you like if you can't find it already made. You can also go through lose diamonds to find the perfect one.
Ask for Jose he will help educate you and tell you what is the best thing for your money.
Most important is to know the shape and type of metal she likes (princess, radiant, solitare, asher, marquis, oval, pear, hear, teardrop----gold, white gold, platinum)
However, if you buy something that isn't exactly what she loves... they let you bring it back and get whatever she wants within 30days no questions asked!
I have bought jewelry there for YEARS and always get a higher price on appraisal for it then what i paid. (always have an appraisal or ask them for one and have it insured asap. Homeowners or renters insurance. Make sure it also covers loss off the property.. ie: if it falls off her hand at the lake)
Most of my jewelry has been appraised at $2,000-4,000 above what I paid for it.
You will find that the size, color and clarity will be almost double for the price you would pay elsewhere!!! GREAT buys. They stand behind EVERYTHING.... when you want to upgrade they will give you what you paid for it toward the new ring! They have the shop right downstairs that makes and repairs everything!
NO I AM NOT RELATED OR WORK THERE.... I just buy a lot. Since finding them... I ONLY buy there!!
GOOD LUCK and feel free to email me with any further questions.
Wendy
