I purchased a Gelin-Abaci tension set ring (TR-045) in 14kt yellow gold with a .72 ct. VS1 G Ideal cut round diamond. It’s simply lovely. The stone is like white fire, and this particular setting holds the diamond aloft and exposes it from every angle. It’s quite something. This was a 5th wedding anniversary gift for my wife and the ring has cemented an already good marriage even more closely.
Jan was so easy-going and happy to work with. Brad was a really nice guy to talk to, and gave some good advice that the beauty of a particular diamond is more than the sum of its specifications (cut angles, table size, etc.). Some may raise an eyebrow at making such a large purchase from a company over the Internet: good for you, be careful and be smart! But I would suggest that you have no trepidation in purchasing from DBOF. They’ve had a stable business for many years and it appears from reading the comments of others (both here and in other online forums) that I am just one of many *very* satisfied customers.
Jan, Brad: thanks so very much. You made something so beautiful affordable for me, and did so graciously.
Jim