Radiant Cut Diamond Corporation Review

After having been up and down the entire diamond district looking for engagement rings my fiance and I were pretty annoyed. Each jeweler told us contradictory information concerning diamonds. Also, our budget kept going up and up with each factor the jeweler's spoke about. Diamond hunting became very disheartening.

A jeweler suggested I look at radiant cut diamonds. Since I had no idea what those were I came home and googled them, and stumbled upon the radiant cut website. My discovery was that radiant cut offers one of the best brilliance, surpassing almost all the different cut. After seeing that their phone number corresponded to NYC I was feeling pretty giddy about making my first phone call.

Monday came around and I called. Jessica answered the phone and we proceeded to have a 20 minute conversation about the difference between radiant cut and other stones. It was pretty much settled by the end of the conversation that I was going to come up and see her the following day. Though they normally don't deal with the public one-on-one, my fiance and I were allowed up into their office located in a building in the diamond district (conveniently). We started off looking at diamonds ranging from .70 to .90 carats but we knew we wanted at least a carat. Unfortunately, we had to readjust our budget a couple of times BUT we knew it was going to be worth it.

15 W 47th St
Ste 803
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood: Midtown West
(212) 382-0386

Kent Jewelry Review

Not only were the rings ready in less than a week, they were PERFECT! I have gotten nothing but awe when people notice them. He and my husband convinced me to match the band to the engagement ring setting, when I had originally thought I wanted a plain platinum band. Even though the pavé on the wedding band is barely 2mm thick, it looks absolutely brilliant as a set.

When I needed an appraisal for insurance, Greg drew up the papers immediately. When I needed a recommendation for someone to re-string a batch of pearls and old, bezeled, black Czech crystal beads, he knew of someone who did a great job for under $12 for each choker-length strand. I found out that other people have paid up to $50 for a choker-length strand of pearls to be re-strung in knots.

Everyone who worked with him was fantastic as well; the price he gave us was beyond fair, especially considering the quality of the workmanship and materials. I would recommend Kent to anyone who asks about my rings, or who needs any other piece of high-end jewelry. They have a great variety of ready-made settings and complete rings as well as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.

71 W 47th St
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood: Midtown West
(212) 997-4047

SFE Jewelers Review

These are not only wonderful people but amazing jewelry makers. My engagement and wedding rings were designed by them. I have numerous other pieces where my husband just described what he wanted and they were able to bring it to life. The pieces are stunning. They are so great about not pushing you into anything. And Ellie will tell you if something doesn't look good on you. Their prices are also a great value. They will work with any budget.

888 Brannan St
Ste 111
(at 8th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA

(415) 255-2111

Andy Jewelers Review

A lovely, European style boutique of a jewelry shop. Owned and operated  by a family that has been in this location for years, do not just come here just for sentimental reasons. They are also highly skilled and do all their work on site. Although many people often come in just to change watch batteries, they also do lovely work on watches and jewelry. They can also custom design jewelry too!

I bought my wedding jewelry here (eternity wedding ring and a earring/necklace set) and later on, a diamond solitaire necklace. They are such kind people as well. I love watching the wife and husband work together, they are so cute! Their jewelry selection, while not the biggest, is good quality and their prices are fair too. I pride myself on being an informed shopper and after looking at the mall stores, bigger box stores, department stores I always end up here.

348 W Portal Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127
Neighborhood: West Portal

(415) 665-4111

Derco Fine Jewelers Review

Purchased my wife's engagement ring and wedding ring here with Lorraine. Wife bought my wedding ring here also. Never visited any of the other places at 888 Brannan (like Just Diamonds or Giraux) so I don't really have a basis of comparison.  I was a newbie when it comes to buying diamonds or jewelry.

Lorraine was very helpful and didn't pressure us into buying anything we didn't want. She was very informative and answered all our questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. I had researched the 4 C's prior to starting my search for an engagement ring, so I knew a little bit, but not much. She guided me through how to look at the diamond and what to look for. I felt she gave us a fair price after some negotiation and I've felt very satisfied after every purchase. Anyone who knows me at all will tell you that this is a difficult task, because I usually feel shorted on value. But my experience here was awesome! Might be because my search started at Shane Company, but who knows. By the way, never go to Shane.

888 Brannan St
Ste 137
(at 8th St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA

(415) 626-7442