My experience with R Giri Pai in Cochin regarding a custom Navarathna engagement ring for my husband was profoundly disappointing and caused considerable stress leading up to our wedding. Ordered in June 2024 with an expected pickup in December 2024, the process was marred by multiple significant issues.
During the initial consultation, Tenson, a staff member, meticulously recorded measurements and confirmed all details of the ring, including the model, stones, sizes, gold weight, diamond size, and total price. I also made an advance payment, and Tenson explicitly assured me that the gold price was locked in at that time. However, the December pickup revealed a series of unacceptable errors:
First, the ring was drastically undersized. Despite the careful measurements taken months prior, it wouldn't even fit past my husband's knuckle. Tenson and Mr. Ramesh's dismissive suggestion that my husband might have gained weight was insulting, and they initially refused to acknowledge any error on their part.
Second, R Giri Pai reneged on the agreed-upon and confirmed locked-in gold price from June, citing a subsequent increase. It was only after significant and stressful negotiation with the owner, continuing until the day before our wedding, that they reluctantly agreed to honor the original price. Even then, they had not provided a correctly sized ring and suggested I would be charged extra for the additional gold needed for resizing.
Third, when I went to make the final payment for the incorrect ring, R Giri Pai inexplicably charged the full amount to my credit card, failing to deduct the advance I had paid months earlier. While they eventually refunded the overcharged amount in cash, this unprofessional error caused unnecessary inconvenience.
The combination of the incorrectly sized engagement ring, the unethical refusal to honor the agreed-upon gold price, the failure to meet the specified requirements, and the payment error made the entire experience incredibly uncomfortable, stressful, and ultimately a complete failure.
The fact that these issues and the lack of a correctly sized ring persisted until the day before my wedding compelled me to purchase a second ring from the original Giri Pai store in Broadway just to ensure my husband had a gift for our special day. I strongly advise against relying on R Giri Pai in Cochin for important occasions. Their lack of accountability, disregard for customer agreements, and apparent issues with product specifications and pricing caused me significant distress during a very significant time in my life. I hope my experience helps others make an...
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