I did something quite different...
Saw a ring i liked at jewels by maximes.
Hopped online to try and find the ring
without a diamond.
Found it at Harold Stevens Jewelllers in San Diego for cheap!
Had it shipped in and then headed down to chinatown for the diamond. Chinatown had great quality diamonds for cheap! Was able to secure a near flawless diamond!!
After is was put together, took the ring to an appraiser and it was appriased at just over $4000 more than what i paid
A lot of work but saved a lot of money!!