I decided that I was gonna buy my sweetheart an engagement ring and propose at my work holiday party. Attended by 700 fellow co-workers. She had no idea I was learning all I could about her future rock. Since I'm an internet addict (it's ok to admit it) :) I searched for information on the 4 C's and I learned the very basics from one of the major retailers of diamonds. I thought I was ready to go out and buy the perfect stone, at the best price available. Whoah Nelly! Was I wrong.

I went to the so-called best guy in Central N.J. . I later realized that he lied to me right from the start. Saying Fancy Cut Diamonds are 15% more expensive than rounds. Nonsense!

Frustrated, I returned home and searched the net again. I found a Forum for DiamondTalk. Here is where I came across the best jeweler in the Northeast. The site brings together jewelers, consumers, and appraisers from around the world. I posted a question about the aforementioned jeweler. I got five replies saying I need to talk to Jonathon at Good Old Gold. I visited his website first. The rest is history! I spent over 4 hours studying all the in depth information he supplies there. Now!…I was ready to buy a diamond.

I emailed Jonathon and explained that I was tired of all the ignorant, dishonest jewelers and retailers in NJ. I told him the certain specs. that I wanted for my Marquise. He emailed me back and told me he'll find me what I wanted. Two days later he emails me a Sarin Report, 35X magnified pics of a potential diamond. I couldn't believe it. I called him on the phone and he said I don't have to decide just yet. He's gonna get me a few more "beauts" to choose from. He was good on his word. This time he sent a BrillianceScope of the diamonds. (If you didn't read this part of the website, you absolutely have to.) I was very weary of buying a diamond over the net. My friends and family thought I was nuts.

They had no idea I was protected by the Almighty BrillianceScope.

I didn't see the diamond in person, but I didn't have to. The BrillianceScope shows and reports the Brilliance, Scintillation, and Fire of the Diamond. It's a great piece of equipment and of course Jon has it in his store. Since I live 2 hours from Long Island I made the trek up to Good Old Gold anyway. I was mainly there to decide on the setting, and to look at the SI2 H Marquise that I had been fancying via emailed reports from Jon. It took me 2 hours to pick out the setting that I wanted. Jon was there the whole time. Even though his store was booming with business. Let me tell you, his store is busy for a reason. Well, Jon also showed me a SI1 D that he had just got in. He put both stones side by side, and that was all it took. The D color was overwhelming. Both stones were beautiful, but mono y mono it was very easy to decide which one it would be. That was the easy part.

Picking the setting was practically impossible. I started with 10 and narrowed it down to 2. Jon and I actually walked around the store and surveyed customers and staff. When the votes were tallied, it was too close to call. I ended up getting the original setting I had picked out from his Website. Sorry Jon, I didnt think I would ever make a decision. :)

So I ended up with a Suhweet! SI1 D w/ a beautiful setting at a price that couldn't be beat anywhere in the NEast. I was so happy with the service and merchandise that was provided, I actually told Jon I love him. lol. Jon you absolutely went above and beyond the norm with the service that you provided me online and in person. It was the best experience I've ever had with any type of purchase. Let alone a very expensive one like this. Jonathon truly exposes the dishonest or ignorant area jewelers for what they are. He proves what he says either via the net (BrillianceScope, FireScope, 35X+ Magnification) or in person. He made an otherwise nerveracking decision very comfortable for me.

After all was said and done. I asked Jon to see some of the infamous 8Stars. Good Lord! The output of light was actually hurting my eyes. Especially the 4+ct. rock that Jon has. He put an 8* next to a very nice H&A. The 8* stole the show. It was everything that has been hyped about it. Very Crisp. Beautiful work the 8*'s are.

So to sum it all up, if you're thinking about using Jon as your vendor, for your internet purchase, I greatly recommend it. Or if you have the luxury of visiting his store, you'll soon be writing a letter of praise too, just like this one! Thanks again Jon.

p.s. If ya have any questions about my experience email me at aabadm0f0@aol.co