I was thinking DE because of no tax(: We are starting shopping today and recs appreciated.
I don't know how far you are from Delaware, but it might be worth it to go and look at some respected local independent jewelers in your area and I bet they would be willing to knock 6% off the price for you- if he is planning on spending enough where the tax would make a big difference, then chances are the jeweler would discount the piece in order to make the sale.
They do amazing work and have access to extremely well-cut stones.
I want to eventually have them re-set my engagement ring.
Ditto to Quest!! They do brilliant work - including the setting for my engagement ring and my band (which I can't wait to put back on after my swelling goes down. Ask for Huan.
Re: Jewelers in DE?
I don't know how far you are from Delaware, but it might be worth it to go and look at some respected local independent jewelers in your area and I bet they would be willing to knock 6% off the price for you- if he is planning on spending enough where the tax would make a big difference, then chances are the jeweler would discount the piece in order to make the sale.
Oh also- if I was willing to drive to buy a ring I would probably go to Northern Va and go to Quest.
https://www.questjewelers.com
They do amazing work and have access to extremely well-cut stones.
I want to eventually have them re-set my engagement ring.
Ditto to Quest!! They do brilliant work - including the setting for my engagement ring and my band (which I can't wait to put back on after my swelling goes down.
Ask for Huan.
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