I went to Calvin's for my engagement ring. I am very picky, so I decided I would look around online and at other stores in Austin. I couldn't find comparable prices anywhere, and I really didn't want to order a ring online because I wouldn't be able to try it on. At first, I thought I wanted a ring that featured a large beautiful diamond in the middle, they were willing to custom make the exact ring I wanted, and the diamond selection was very well priced. The best I could find! They even offered in-store appraisal to verify the worth of the diamond and to give me a certificate for my insurance records. But, I wanted to make sure I saw everything out there before I committed. It also gave me anxiety to spend so much on a ring. So I decided to look for another even simpler style with a smaller diamond. I went to another jeweler and the price for the ring with a smaller diamond was just as much as the larger(and same quality) one at Calvin's! So I decided to go to Calvin's again. The saleswoman(Kathy Smith) helped me pick out a simple platinum band with diamonds that I could wear for everyday that was more my style and didn't give me anxiety to purchase. I am also going to school to be a massage therapist, so a large ring would not be very practical for once I graduate and start giving massage. I got a ring that made me happy, my fiance happy, and it is perfect. Great style, great price, and NO pressure to buy a more expensive ring.
Pros: very friendly, beautiful selection, not hard to find
Cons: custom orders can take a while
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