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Irena R. Mavrov -
a year ago
I nearly gave up on my search for the perfect stone… And then I met Clare, the ultimate expert in the industry!
Mine is a story of great expectations, fair share of disappointments and ultimately a triumph followed by a happy ending. It goes as follows…
My family and I have had the pleasure of visiting South Africa several times and during our latest 4-month tour of the country I became determined to find a liaison in the diamond industry. I was on the hunt for ‘the perfect stone’ for my anniversary ring, a quest that dates 3-4 years back. While I was very specific about the color of the stone (champagne), I was not particularly set on its type (diamond, sapphire or even morganite were all possible contenders). During our recent visit I made contact with several diamond professionals who either lacked the expertise I was hoping for or simply did not give me the confidence I needed as a foreign customer. Needless to say, I was very disappointed and about to terminate my quest altogether. During the last month of our visit, I had the pleasure of meeting Clare and immediately knew she would deliver what I was longing for. Exceptionally knowledgeable in the field, highly detail-oriented and oh so very professional, Clare presented me with various options allowing me to further narrow down my search. Within our fifth email exchange, Clare had found just the perfect piece for me – a breathtaking ~2.5 carat champagne diamond with an excellent GIA profile. The process of building my dream ring was just as smooth and enjoyable. Clare paid close attention to each and every element on my wish list (which I admit was quite lengthy) and ultimately designed a gorgeous anniversary ring for me. Not only did I have my long dream fulfilled, but I also now have a trusted jeweler by my side and look forward to having all my future jewelry requests complete with Katannuta. More importantly, I made a true friend in the process!
All being said, I cannot be happier with my experience with KATANNUTA DIAMONDS and wholeheartedly and with great confidence recommend Clare Appleyard!