Mike 's Design Page & Blog (Customer's Name Changed for Privacy)

She pointed out this ring to a friend in an email (that her friend forwarded on to me...sneaky I know). Her exact statement was: "I like the gold because of the burnished look it makes it look older." I know she would prefer something in platinum (or maybe palladium?). She does not want white gold though.

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She pointed out this one to a friend as well. (Including others that she mentioned) it seems as if she likes the Art Deco style.

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I posted a couple of pictures (including several from this site) with some notes. Is this how I go about starting the process? I must say that this is an amazing site by the way. For the first time I am thinking this is enjoyable rather than terrifying.

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Hi Mike, Yes this is exactly how you go about this process. You have been doing great with your research I see. You are thinking of Platinum correct? We do sell diamonds and I would be happy to help you find the right one. Do you have an idea of what size you are looking for? The stone sizes in the images you have posted are from .50ct - .75ct. I will post a diamond chart for you to get familiar with the color and clarity ranges. Both rings you have posted are very beautiful and intricate. A rough estimate, without going into too much detail (ie. finger size, side stones) in Platinum will be around $3500 plus the center stone. A range for .50-.75ct will be from $1500- 2500, depending on color and clarity. All prices will vary depending on finger size as the bigger the size, the more metal involved. This can cause dramatic differences in the cost of platinum rings especially. During consultations, we are able to give firmer pricing as we learn dimensions and details more exactly. We can have a consultation in person or solidify details via phone and email. To start a ring we require a 50% deposit. This can be made over the phone, in person, or through the mail. The first wax should be ready within about 3 weeks, and the total piece will take ~6-8 weeks, depending on the time of year and your specific needs. If you would like to set up an in store appointment with a designer or jeweler, we are open Monday/Friday/Saturday from 10-6pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10-8pm, and Sunday 10-5pm. We are also happy to work with you over the phone and email, sending photos and designs over the internet, as we've done with customers in many other states. We pride ourselves on the craftsmanship we put into each piece of jewelry and hope to carry that same quality to our web based service. Please let me know if I can better assist you in any way. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or stop in at any time. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Amber Hill
Designer, Gold and Platinumsmith
Green Lake Jewelry Works
550 NE Northgate Way Seattle,
WA 98125
amber@greenlakejewelry.com
P. 206.527.1108
F. 206.523.6605

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Hi Amber. Nice to meet you. I am thinking of platinum as the metal although I have read some good things about palladium 950 as well. I am wondering if perhaps palladium would be preferable since my girlfriend's hands are fairly small and she might like that it is lighter and less dense. Is that true about palladium 950? As for ring size, she stated in an email to her friend that she is about a 4.5 on her right hand. (Just to be clear, I don't read her emails, her friend forwarded it to me.) Also as far as the stone, I am actually looking for a ruby, not a diamond (as the center stone at least). Do you work in those as well? Also in addition to the 2 rings that I posted I saved notes to several of the ones that I found on Green Lake. Did those come through at all? If not, I can retype the notes on here. Unfortunately, because I live on the east coast, an in-store visit really isn't feasible for me. From the several good things I heard about you guys on pricescope.com, I still would like to work with you all via email and telephone. For the deposit, at which point in the process would that be required? That's all for now I think. Please let me know if the notes on the other rings from Greenlake came through or not. Hopefully, they give some idea of the type of ring I am looking for. Looking forward to working with you. Mike

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Mike, We can provide just about any gemstone there is to be had. Ruby is a gorgeous stone, we could show many different shades of red. The hardest shade of red to find is called Pigeons Blood, it is dark red almost like garnet. I do not suggest garnet for an engagement ring as it is too soft and will chip or crack fairly easily. Ruby is a 9 on the Moh's hardness scale and diamonds are a 10. So, Corundum(ruby or sapphire) is an excellent alternative to diamond. We would most likely have to search our vendors for a selection of rubys to show you, this takes about one week. In general, it is best to have the stone to work around, but if we know a general size, then we could search for a stone and begin the wax process at the same time. Whichever design you choose we would then do a wax model of the ring to the stone dimensions we need and the correct finger size. We only cast this wax upon your approval. Once the wax is cast, we finish it up and send you photos of the ring, at this time you make the final payment and we would ship the ring to you. 950 Palladium is a great alternative to platinum and was introduced to the market as such. It is about 1/2 of the cost but is slightly softer than platinum. This material will ding and scratch a little easier. It would really depend on the design, anything thin and intricately detailed would not be a good option for 950 Palladium. The "Retro Dream" would be a great design for palladium, as it is fairly solid. I read your comments on the images from our site. If your girlfriend is right handed it is likely that her left finger is a full finger size smaller. She is probably a 3.5, each finger on each hand is a different size. So, if her size is a 3.5, a three stone ring will cover her entire finger, and any extra design will be covered by her other fingers. MTG_A_20713 8 does not have an antique finish on it. This ring is made in platinum so it isn't tarnished either. I believe what you are seeing are shadows from the depth of the engraving. We don't generally antique our rings as it is basically a applied paint, like finger nail polish, to the surface. It chips off fairly quickly. Obviously we have done it in the past, but I would not suggest it. The images you posted comments on from our website all have some form of engraved design on the outside surface. On the side face there are panels of filigree, the small twisted wires. In the "Retro Dream" the side stones are called trillion cut (triangle shapes). We can engrave just about anything, so if her favorite flower is a lilly, I can encorporate this into the engraving. The rings that you posted from the other sites have filigree down the side face (first ring in yellow gold) and the second ring posted was all CAD modeled. SO, if you wanted lillies encorporated in these more 3-D designs this is possible too. The differences in the designs are going to drastically alter the pricing. The rings you have posted from our site are basically just different variations of the "Retro Dream". In 95 Palladium this design will be around $1800-2000. In Platinum it will be around $2500+/-. Next thing we need to figure out is what size and color of ruby you are thinking of. They range from reddishpink to dark red (as i said really hard to find). General pricing for .50-.75ct would be $1800-2800. We won't need a deposit until we have figured out which design you would really like and have worked out all of the details. I will generally do up to three sketches free of charge. After this we would need a design deposit of $300, that can be applied to the custom job once we start. Alright, I hope this helps. I am happy to answer any further questions. If you have a design you like the most, but would like to see changes made, let me know, and i would be happy to sketch it out for you. Sincerely, Amber Hill

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One more thing, about the ruby. We would be borrowing this stone from our vendors. So, once you have decided on a stone, we would need full payment because it is on loan. Thats all for now. Take care, Amber Hill

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Amber Since I have time to work with, it sounds like it would be best to settle on a stone and then we can work around that. Based on what you said about garnets, I definitely want to choose a ruby. I think the most important thing for me is getting a stone that is not synthetic. I know that natural rubies can be treated in different ways to bring out color (and that’s fine), I just don’t want something that was created in a lab. I know my girlfriend would love to know where the stone comes from, so if that is possible to find out, I’d like to be able to tell her when she gets the ring. Also if it is possible to get a list of the treatments made to the stone, that would be good too. Second, I know that my girlfriend does not like more washed out colors, so in terms of saturation (I’ve also read it can be called color purity or intensity) vivid or moderately strong colors would be preferable to something weak or very light. In terms of the actual color, I’d like to stay in the red to dark red range rather than pinkish or purple. It doesn’t have to be pigeon’s blood red (I’m probably already straying into the “rare” end of the spectrum already), but ideally it would be in the red/slightly pink to dark red range. Size is a tough one for me. I just don’t know how big a .5-.75 carat gem is. I suppose it depends on the stone and the cut. Is that about the size that is shown in the posted rings? I’d like to hover around the .75 carat range at this point, unless you think that type of stone would not look good or be too big/small for the types of rings that we’ve identified as models. A few quick thoughts on the ring: I agree with not using an antique finish. I like that it makes the designs stick out, but there was something that didn’t quite sit right with me and I think it’s an “unnatural” feel that I’m getting about it. I definitely do not like that it would chip away over time either. Besides I liked the one where there were shadows from the depth much more. That’s not to say I don’t like the others where the filigree does not have as much depth either. For now though, I think we can definitely rule out antique finish. As for the metal decision, I am hoping we can hold off on making that choice until further along in the process. I’d definitely like to try out the lily in the design when we get to that point. I think it would be very cool. And finally, all of what you said about deposits/payment is okay with me. Due to my location I would have to pay with credit card or mailed check. The preferred method for me would be credit card. So is the next step that you will get back to me in a week +/- with a selection of rubies to choose from? Mike

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Hi Mike, Great feedback, thank you! Yes, lets start with the stone. The rubies in the images that you posted from other sites look to be from .50ct - .75ct. .75ct is a great size, but given her finger size, a .50ct will look larger than it would on say a finger size 7. We will look for anything between these two sizes, in the true red range. It sometimes takes longer than a week, but searching dilligently for rubies has always paid off in my experience. When they come in, I will post pictures of them side by side for you to choose. Alright, lets get the ball rolling! Have a great day, Amber

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That all sounds great, thanks!

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Hi Mike! Attached are photos of the rubies we were able to bring in. Alright, so i will just give you my personal opinion on the stones for what it is worth. They look a lot better in person. Stone No.1 as you can see is a little lighter in color than the rest. It has more pink color in comparison to the others. It is .54ct, round and will be $ 1053. 4.95 x 2.64mm No.2 .61ct round ruby, 4.99 x 3.14mm $1190. This stone has a nice deep red color. The faceting looks good, so some nice fire or sparkle to it. No.3 .77cts round ruby, 5.25 x 3.35mm $1755. This stone does have a nice medium true red color. From the top this stone looks like it is the same size as No. 2. The extra weight is found in the depth of the stone instead of the diameter. I would say it is not worth your money, you pay more for something that doesn't look any bigger. No.4 1.19ct Oval Ruby 6.2x5.25x4mm $2030. This stone is oval, but thought you should see it just in case. It has a really nice medium/true red color. Ovals also look nice with the "Retro" style. Of all the stones, my vote is for No. 2. It has a beautiful red color, with nice sparkle. The others have great color, but their faceting makes them look kind of flat and lifeless. Alright, have a great weekend and talk to you soon. Amber Hill

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I completely agree with number 2. As soon as I saw it, and even before reading what you wrote, I thought that was the best one of the bunch. Is it possible to determine the origin of the stone and that it is not lab-made/synthetic? If so, then I am sold. This is when I would make a deposit right?

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Hi Mike, Great, I am glad you agree, this is a beautiful stone. Unfortunately, there is no way of tracking colored stones. The only guaranteed stones on the market are the certified non-conflict diamonds. As far as deposits and what not; we would need full payment on the ruby of $1190. We are borrowing this stone and will have to return it within the next week or so. Once we solidify the ring details, we can deal with this end of the deposit. About the ring design, we talked about incorporating lillies into the engraving. Basically, I just need to know which ring you like the most, and I will start sketching. Please include all modifications and details you would like to see. Alright, have a great day and talk to you soon. Amber

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Just a quick note now and I will write more later. What methods of payment can I use for the stone? I would prefer credit card (for the reward points), but personal check or bank-certified check would work as well.

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Mike, Credit Card would be ideal for our end as well. You can call any time, if I am not available, you can leave your deposit with any of my coworkers, they will give me your information. We will need your contact information; address and phone number. Any card information taken down is immediately shredded once the transaction is complete. -Amber

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Amber I will try to call later this afternoon with the credit card information. Now for the hard (but hopefully fun) part. The ring that I like best is the MTG_A_20713 8. I like how the ring is thicker at the top to meet the width of the stone and tapers slightly to the bottom of the ring. I like that there is the filigree both along the ring and on the side face. I also like the type of filigree panel in this ring (I think you mentioned it as the twisted wires). I like the depth that is created by this type of filigree. That said, is there any way I could also see a design with similar to the retro dream where there is the twisted wires on the side face, but light engraving along the ring? In the MTG_A_20713 8 I also like that the prongs that hold the stone. For some reason, I do not like the prongs that look more curved (like in MTG_A_10108). The difference may just be in the picture, not the actual ring, but just a thought. I definitely would like to try to incorporate lilies into the design. I am really excited by this element of the design. Is this enough information to start a design? Thanks! Mike

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Just to clarify, which type of lillies are you thinking? I assumed Calla Lillies, but want to make sure.

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Sketch 1

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Sketch 2

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Hi Mike, Above are the sketches I promised. You might notice that they do not show any engraving on the side face of the ring. All of the rings that you posted to your blog page show an engraving style called half wheat engraving on the sides. We would still use this design detail, but I felt it would clutter the sketches. Now that we have some of the details flushed out we also will have some different prices. My previous pricing was for a ring with four filigree panels, two on each side. In these sketches, we have a retro style mounting with 6 filigree panels. 2 on the top and 2 on each side of the ring. There are also calla lillies encorporated in both engraved designs. In sketch 1 there is an option to have a small bezel set diamond inside the top filigree curls. In platinum, for the small bezel set diamond option in sketch 1, the ring will range from $ 2997-3280. In 95 Palladium, it will be from $2079-2186. For any of the other designs, in platinum the ring will be from 2931-3214. In 95 Palladium, from $2013-2114. In my opinion, 95 Palladium would work well for this design. Platinum would be ideal, as it is a little bit stronger and less malleable than 95 Palladium. However, the dimensions of the design are very sturdy, 95 Palladium will be just fine should you lean this way. Well, let me know what you think. I am looking forward to your input. Amber

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I really like these designs. I'm going to take the weekend and give these a couple of looks. I did find out (sorry about the delay) that the lilies that she likes are day lilies. I really like the sketches you have, but is it possible to see a quick sketch with one of those (if possible). The pricing options are all fine (either for platinum or 950 Palladium). I'll defer on that decision for a bit longer if I can. Talk to you soon Mike

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What do you think of something like this? Maybe tone down the vines wrapping around the shank. I just did a sketch of the ring at actual size, and I am a little worried that you won't even be able to see the engraving details. I will post this so you can see for yourself. Maybe by adding a 3-D flower to the filigree instead of the engraving, we would actually be able to see what type of flower it is. Your thoughts...

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Amber Thank you much for sketching out the day lily design. After some thought, I think your first design with the calla lilies the best. As for the design in the filigree window, I like the idea of the small diamond. And I like the filigree type in sketch #2 (the one where the twisted vine starts in the top left hand corner). I see a circle in the design. Is that where the diamond would be or is that a regular part of the design? If it is not the small bezel set diamond, would one work there? I really love everything else. You’ve done several sketches for me, so please let me know if you’d like me to make a deposit at this time. I have no problem with that. Mike

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Hi Mike, If you are ready to make the deposit, that would be fine with me. I think we have a good idea of what the ring design is going to be. However, I would need a decision on which metal because this will change the deposit amount. If you chose platinum, the deposit would be $1500. 95 Palladium will be $1000.We have a google checkout option on our website now. It is in the top left corner of your blog page, it reads "make a deposit". Or, we can make the deposit over the phone if you aren't comfortable paying online. We just need to clarify some things about the design; Her finger size, are we going with a size 4? You have a note that says she is a 4.5 on the right hand, and its likely that she is at least a half size smaller on the left hand. You said you like the initial design. Could you tell me the sketch number you like for the overall design. (Engraving style sketch1 or 2?) The filigree in sketch 2 shows a small metal ball. However, we can put a bezel set diamond there instead. We would have to eliminate one curl to make this work. I attached another quick sketch of what this would look like. Alright, let me know if you make the deposit online, or give me a call. Thanks, talk to you soon. Amber

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Amber I apologize for going missing for the last few days. Things have gotten very busy at work. I made a deposit of $1000. Please let me know if it went through. I would like to go with the 950 Palladium for the ring. From your previous posts, I am under the impression that the design is sturdy enough that it would not significantly alter the durability of the ring. Although over time, what would likely happen compared to platinum? Will there be significant wear compared to platinum, and if so is there any way to repair that? I liked design sketch #2. I also like the idea of the bezel set diamond, even if it means removing one on the vines. Will it create a dilemma if I go back on that once a CAD is made? Thanks! Mike

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Mike, We did get your deposit of $1000, thank you. I do still need your decision on her finger size. 95 Palladium is sturdy enough for this design. Palladium is slightly softer and will scratch and ding, slightly more than Platinum. 95 Palladium is a newer alloy to the jewelry industry, so I cannot say how it will hold up for the next 20-30 years in comparison to platinum. But, having worked with it on the bench and seeing recent customers who have purchased this metal, it appears to be very durable and have similar wear and tear to platinum. What is likely to happen is that the engraving on the bottom of the ring shank will get smashed and will have to be redone. An estimate repair cost of about $150-200. Another thing that I have seen with platinum is that the ring shank shape will form to the finger, becoming more oval than round. This is an easy thing to fix, the shank would need to be re-rounded on a jewelers ring mandrel. Sketch 2 it is, with a diamond in the filigree. This is going to be an adorable ring. She will in a sense get the three stone ring that she thought she couldn't have. :) Changing your mind about the filigree will not affect the wax model process. The opening will be made the same size regardless. Alright, you should be seeing a wax from me in about two weeks. If you don't manage to get back to me about her finger size, I will assume that it is a size 4. Have a great weekend, Amber

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Amber 95 Palladium it is. Also a size four sounds like a good option. If it is a half size or so off, it can be resized right? Is the wax model the final step? Mike

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Mike, The wax approval stage is for you to see what the basic shape of the ring is going to look like. To make sure that the prongs are the shape that you like, and to see the filigree openings are an appropriate size. Basically for you to see if it looks like the ring is going the right direction according to my sketches. My specialty is being very picky and meticulous about all of my wax models;), so I won't show you something unless I think it is exactly what you want. Each stage of your ring has to be approved by me and then you. Once you approve your wax, all design details must be decided upon. After wax approval, by means of lost wax casting, we will then cast that very same wax into metal here at the shop. Once cast, it is cleaned up, "filigrized", engraved, ending with the final step of setting your ruby. There will be a small blank section on the bottom of the shank for any future sizing issues that may come up. Sizing this ring is very easy if we are only going up/down 1/2 to 1 full size. Alright, talk to you soon. Amber

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Amber Sounds great. I can't wait to see it! Mike

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Hi Amber I'm going to be out of town and maybe not accessing email for the next couple of days (until next week). I think you have my cell number, but if not it is ***-***-****. Mike

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Thank you Mike. Assuming you haven't left yet; your wax is not quite there yet. I have rejected two versions so far. It might be a couple of days for the new version. Talk to you when you get back. Amber

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Hello Mike! It has taken a little time to get your wax right, but I think it is finally there. The wax model is just to show you the basic shape of the ring. All of the other details will be added in metal by hand. You may notice that the stone is sitting on top of the prongs, but don't worry, we need the extra material for setting. Once we set it down in the prongs it will end up looking like the Retro Dream style of setting. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions. The estimated due date for your ring is between 6/12-6/20. As soon as I get your approval we will cast it and finish everything up. Hope all is well, and talk to you soon. Amber

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Amber Sorry I missed your call the other day and your posting. The wax, the sketches and everything look great. I have one question. I think we talked about the design around the side of the ring like on he retro dream...the half wheat I think it was called. That will still be on the ring right? Looks like we are ready to make this a final deal. I'm very excited! Mike

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Hey Mike, Alright I will cast it. Thanks for the reminder about the half wheat engraving, I didn't draw it in the sketches. The engraving details are all done in metal though, no need to worry. Talk to you soon. Amber

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Just so I can plan ahead, when should I have the remainder of the payment for the ring ready? (I'm sure we've probably talked about that in the past but I can't remember!) Mike

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Mike, It looks like the ring will be ready on 6/20, so about a week from now. The ring is on the light side of my estimate of $2079 (always good news), minus your deposit of $1000, this leaves a remaining balance of $1079. And, your ruby is all paid in full. I will post photos of the finished ring and then when you are ready you can call me to square up the balance. I think the google checkout only lets you do even amounts. Alright, if you have any more questions, I will be here to answer. :) Talk to you soon. Amber

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Hey Amber Just wanted to check on the status of the ring. Hope all is well. Mike

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Hey Mike, The ring is finished and it looks fantastic! I am going to take some photos and post them in the next hour for you to look at. You are going to receive an emailed invoice for the final balance of $1079. As soon as we receive the final payment and get your go ahead we will ship it to you. Alright, talk to you soon. Amber

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Wow Amber it looks great! I just posted the payment through Google. Can you let me know if it comes through ok? Also, I might have you ship it to a friend's address. I'll post another message tomorrow if that's ok with where I'd like it to be shipped to. I can't wait to see it up close! Mike

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Amber What are the various shipping options for the ring? The friend I was going to send it to is going out of town this weekend and next, but would be around if it arrives Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Also, I've never really shipped anything of this value before. Is there insurance I can get? Will someone need to be present to sign? Thanks for your help. Mike

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Hi Mike, Im so glad you like the ring. We have received your google payment, thank you. We ship through *****, and it is already insured through us, so no need to worry about that. Yes, someone will need to be present to sign and receive the package. We can ship it to arrive on Monday or Tuesday. What day would be best?
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We could also ship to your work address, as you are there the majority of the time. Is this an option for you? Let me know... :) Amber

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Unfortunately since I work in a secure building I don't think I can have packages brought in unopened. Also, having it shipped to the friend might be difficult since they are at work during the day (although I could see if I could ship it to where he works). Alternatively, I am around my place tomorrow if overnight shipping is an option (I understand if I am charged an additional amount). Or can they hold the package at a distribution facility and I can go pick it up? Mike

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We could overnight it, you will not be charged extra. Let me know... Amber

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That would be great. There is probably less risk that way and I will definitely be home tomorrow when she is not. Thanks! Mike

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PERFECT!!! I will ship it right now. How exciting, have fun proposing! Let me know how it goes. ;) Amber

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I definitely will let you know. The plan is to take her out to a B&B on the Eastern Shore of VA (the place is a surprise). There is an island there with wild ponies (she loves horses). Not sure yet how I will go about asking. Hopefully the right moment will present itself. I'll send a posting tomorrow when I get the ring to let you know I received it. Looking forward to seeing the ring in person tomorrow! Mike

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Amber I only have a second to send a quick email, but I wanted to let you know that I got the ring and it looks great! I will get in touch with you soon to let you know how it all goes. Hope you have a great weekend Mike

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Awesome! Talk to you soon. Amber

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Hi Amber Well all is done and she LOVES the ring. I can't thank you enough for all the help you've been. I do have a couple of last questions though. The sizing is a hair too big. Do you think a local jeweler would be able to resize it without too much trouble? We really don't want the design ruined. Or would you suggest that we sent it back to you and we have it resized through the people that you work with? Also do you sell wedding bands as well? I'm sure they will be a whole lot simpler than the engagement ring, but I had such a good experience with you guys that it would be great to continue working with you on that (assuming she is okay with that of course!) Hope you had a great weekend. I definitely did! Mike

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Hi Mike! Yay I am so happy for you, Congratulations!! About the sizing, it would be best if you sent it to us for sizing because we are responsible for the piece. You and your fiance :) can go into a local jeweler and have them size her finger. Then send it on over to us and we will size it. There will be a sizing fee of $75. AND, yes we definately do wedding bands. If your fiance wants a band that sits flush with her engagement ring, then we will need to make a shadow band to fit. I will post a photo of what that looks like. But, some suggestions for the bands would be to match the engraving on her engagement ring. OR You could do smooth bands with just milligrain on the edges. This would be nice for her band especially because it won't take the focus off of the engagement ring. Are you wanting the bands to match eachother? How much detail would you want on your band? ONE MORE THing: when you go to the local jeweler to get her fitted, you should try on some rings, so you can get idea of what width you would want for your band. Hers will probably look best at about 2.5mm wide. Alright, I am glad everything went so smoothly. You have been a pleasure to work with and I can't wait to help you with your bands. Take care and talk to you soon. Amber

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Great then you can't get rid of me quite yet! :-) We will go this weekend to get her finger sized (and do mine as well while we are there). Is the address that you sent in your first email where we would send it to? This is the address I have:
Amber Hill
Designer, Apprenticing Gold and Platinumsmith
Green Lake Jewelry Works
550 NE Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98125

Can I do the sizing fee by the Google checkout as well? I need to find out more about what Morgan (my finance) wants with the wedding bands, but she mentioned wanting to go the shadow ring route so it is flush with the engagement ring so we'd definitely like to work with you eventually on that. I'll let you know more of what we decide on that when we've had a chance to talk more about it. Thank you for the pictures and the approx. prices. It gives me an idea of what I will need to set aside. Plus they look great! Mike

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Mike, The address you have is correct. About the Google checkout, we will send you a $75 Google invoice once the sizing is complete. Just let me know what you and Morgan work out, have fun looking. Amber

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Amber We just shipped the ring back to you today through *****. Hopefully it should get to you in a few days. We had Morgan's finger sized and it came in at a small 4. (Not sure if the small translates to anything, but that is what the jeweler said). If you can let me know when you receive the ring that would be great. Also, if you can give us an approximate return date? I only ask because we are leaving on a two week vacation starting August 16. We don't need the ring by then, but we'd need to arrange someone else to accept the ring or have it shipped back once we got home. Thanks again and hope all is well! Mike

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Thanks Mike, I will keep my eyes open, and let you know as soon as it arrives. It should only take a couple of days. Definately before you leave for vacation. Talk to you soon. Amber

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Hi Mike, We received Morgan's ring today. It will be ready to ship by 8/8. Where are we shipping it to? I have: Morgan
**** ******** ***
Somewhere, USA 99999 Let me know. Amber

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Amber That sounds great. That address is perfect. Thanks! Mike

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Hi Mike, The ring is ready to go. I have sent you a google invoice of $75.00. As soon as we recieve payment we will be able to ship Morgans ring. Alright, take care and talk to you soon. Amber

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Hi Amber I just posted the payment through Google. Let me know if it doesn't go through. Thanks Mike

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Alright, thank you. We will be shipping it out on Monday, it should arrive by Wednesday or sooner. Have a wonderful vacation. By the way, I will also be on vacation from 8/10-8/14. If you need to talk to someone about shipping or anything else, please feel free to call the shop. You can ask for Krista, she is our production manager she will know all of the details on your ring. Our #206.527.1108 Take care, Amber

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