I got married three years ago, and my husband and I spent ages searching for the perfect ring. We were clueless about what we wanted, and he was adamant that I needed a ring with diamonds. I wasn't into anything too traditional, so we kept searching.
Eventually, we found the ring at Adamas. It was a stunning cluster of 40 small diamonds in two rows, and I was blown away by its sparkle. But I was a bit of a clumsy bride-to-be, and I found myself constantly taking the ring off to wash my hands, apply moisturizer, or cook dinner. I was worried that I'd scratch or dull the diamonds, so I'd just leave it lying around. I had four favorite spots where I'd put it, but one of them was the bathroom. I'd place it on the sponge for washing my face, and one day, I decided to get rid of the old sponge and grab a new one. In my haste, I threw the ring away with the sponge. It wasn't until the next morning, when the trash had been taken out, that I realized what I'd done.
I held onto the hope that I'd simply misplaced the ring, but after thoroughly searching the house, I had to face the truth – I'd thrown it away. My husband was surprisingly calm about it, telling me we could just buy a new one.
When it came time to choose a new ring, I went back to Adamas, as I was happy with the quality of their previous piece. I wasn't interested in anything with a 585 hallmark or Sanlight, as the quality just wasn't there. I browsed through four different options, but my husband immediately pointed to one and said we'd go pick it up the next day. I was still holding out hope that I'd find the original ring, but after a month, we finally went to pick up the new one.
💍The biggest letdown about Adamas💍
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, but it feels like a scam. They're always advertising 70% discounts, but the original prices are completely inflated. Take this ring, for example – it was supposedly $1,400 before the discount, but now it's $3,900. That's a fair price for a piece like this, but $14,000 is just ridiculous. And don't even get me started on these earrings with a sapphire and diamond – they were supposedly $3,000 before the discount, but now they're $9,300.
I've seen this happen at other stores, but this one takes the cake. The prices are astronomical, even with the mythical discounts. It's like they're trying to separate you from your hard-earned cash.
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💍My Second Disappointment💍
I was browsing their website, selecting rings and adding them to my cart. Then, I got an email with a promo code for my entire order of four rings. The discount was 15%. I was stoked, so I went back to the site, and... guess what? The promo code didn't work for the ring I'd chosen. Brilliant! I'm giving them a standing ovation.
A few days later, I got another email with a new promo code, this time for 19% off. But, you guessed it, it didn't work for the ring I'd picked out.
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💍Customer Service💍
I was really impressed with the customer service at this store. The girls were super friendly and genuine, with big smiles on their faces. They worked quietly in the background, without any attitude or snobbery.
They treated everyone with the same courtesy and kindness, making me feel like they were genuinely happy to see each customer, even if they were just browsing.
I was trying to decide between two white gold rings, but they were out of stock. They ordered both rings for me, in two different sizes, just so I could try them on. The rings arrived in just 10 days, and when they did, I got a text message and a call from the salesgirl, asking when I could come pick up my order.
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💍Gifts with Purchase💍
When we made a purchase for $27,000, we got some amazing gifts:
They offered me two silver pendants with gold accents: a cat and a key. I chose the cat – it's adorable.They gave me a certificate for a photoshoot, complete with holiday makeup and styling, studio rental, a photographer, and 20 edited photos in digital format.They also gave me a virtual loyalty card, which gives me a permanent discount and cashback.
💍My Experience at Adamas💍
I was torn between two rings: both were white gold, one with a single diamond track and the other with two.
I ended up choosing the one with two diamond tracks.
The ring came packaged in a branded box, which was then placed in a branded cardboard pouch.
It was basically a gift-ready package!
I wouldn't be ashamed to give it as a gift, but I didn't end up waiting for the new year and started wearing it right away.
The packaging included a tag with all the ring's details: weight, size, number of stones, and purity. It's essential to keep the tag, as it affects the warranty on the stone setting.
Later, when I looked at the tag, I saw that my ring was from Bренда Sokolov. My inner voice started whispering, 'You bought the ring from a reseller, why not check the Sokolov website? It's probably cheaper.' I did end up finding a similar ring, and it was indeed cheaper. I felt a bit let down.
However, the most important thing is that I got the ring I wanted at the time of purchase. Even if it was through a silly route.
I'd still recommend this store, but it's not without its flaws. They've got a great selection of high-quality products, and their customer service is top-notch.
I hope my review was helpful. If you're looking for some nice accessories or a way to stay young at heart, check it out!