We had an extremely negative experience with them. They went back on their word multiple times (i.e. price, time of service), were not transparent about critical issues, had inconsistent customer service, and displayed pushy and unprofessional business tactics. It was one of the most appalling experiences of customer service I have experienced.
To be fair, they have a nice selection of settings and were really able to help us find a setting I like. We were already set on a few diamonds online but we wanted to give them a chance to have our business. They were very helpful in showing us diamonds in store and even had one shipped in that was similar to what I wanted. Weeks later, we went with a diamond online.
We decided to replace the head and set the diamond with PBD to support them. Their cost and timing made sense, and we were planning to get our wedding bands from them too. We had upcoming events in which we were going to announce our engagement so it naturally meant a lot to us to have everything done asap. We had the diamond shipped overnight.
Two days prior, I emailed them telling them that I found my diamond and wanted to make arrangements for the services asap. I didn't receive a response in those 2 days.
Their customer service quickly declined after I got the diamond somewhere else.
*They doubled the price they initially quoted us with no explanation.
*They told us if our diamond was damaged during the setting, they would be in no way responsible. If they are setting or doing any type of repairs on your diamond or jewelry that you did not get from them...know that if there are any damages, it will be your loss and responsibility. I wish they had told us this upfront.
*Moreover, they told us it would take 1 week to finish everything because they didn't have the head in stock. This was much longer than the initial 1 to 2 hours they told us.
If we had known all of this, we would have set the diamond elsewhere to save us substantial time and money.
Ring shopping is already a nerve wracking and emotional experience, and what was especially bothersome were the repeated, appalling comments they made after they found out we bought the diamond elsewhere, such as "Why didn't you give us a chance?", "Why didn't you tell me what you wanted?", and "I just don't understand why you didn't let us help you find your diamond." I was very uncomfortable and ended up apologizing (knowing they were potentially going to handle my expensive jewelery in the near future), stating that I am very busy and needed to make a decision. Why would I waste precious time having a jeweler bring diamond after diamond in when I had already decided on a diamond online? And were they really asking me why I didn't prioritize them over me in the search for MY engagement ring?
A few days later, they re-emphasized that they would have no liabilty if the diamond was damaged and also stated the diamond was now deemed high risk to be set due to inclusions. It's a VS2. It was cleared to be set before after inspection by 2 of their employees, but then it became too high risk to be set after we asked what happens if there is damage during the setting. The unprofessional, jarring comments also continued. We had others look at the diamond (even a GIA graduate) under a loupe and microscope, and no one else saw issues. All these personal attacks and seemingly last ditch efforts to get business were excessive, petty, disrespectful, and very irritating.
They caused a very stressful and negative situation. We ended up having all the work done elsewhere which cost us more and will take twice as long so I will not have my ring for many important events, but we chose that rather than to have anything further to do with Princess Bride Diamonds.
Getting your engagement ring is one of the most special, personal experiences a girl will ever have, and it only comes once. The extent to which they disregarded and disrespected that for their own priorities is inexcusable.