First off, Iqbal is the epitome of a businessman. His reputation is everything and he will tell you how it is (his experience really shines through the entire process). I had a family diamond generously gifted to me to propose to my (now fiancee) girlfriend. I wanted to capture the essence of the period of the diamond with the flexibility of a custom ring.
Iqbal had a wide selection of beautiful pieces that he himself designed, and we decided on a combination of two rings that he had designed. The price that he quoted was more than reasonable (his margins are not as high as many jewelers in the area I assume) and the price only increased for good reason for additional requests.
Before creating the ring, Iqbal kept me in the loop by emailing the computer generated mock-up of the ring to verify the design. If I had any second thoughts, he would immediately create another mock-up before any money was wasted. We didn't have to take that road because his first draft was absolutely perfect. After confirming, he started the process of making the perfect ring.
In a few weeks, Iqbal let me know that the ring was ready and I hopped the train over to the store. It gets even better as Iqbal emailed me the appraisal and a prepared link for jewelry insurance with all of the details pre-entered. The ring was fully insured before I even reached the store (yes, and before I even saw it and paid the balance, but you'll have confidence in Iqbal if you meet him).
Fast forward a few weeks, and the ring that Iqbal designed and created for us made a voyage across the Atlantic for a wedding featuring a beautiful set of rings also designed by Iqbal (which is how our paths crossed). I planned a post-wedding trip through Europe, ending with a beautiful proposal on the steps of a castle overlooking Lisbon, Portugal (Castelo de Sao Jorge). I don't quite remember what I said, but she said yes! Thank you Iqbal for truly being a great business partner in creating the only ring I'd ever consider giving to the...
   Read moreI was looking to upgrade the center stone on my engagement ring and was in the process of ordering a diamond from one of the big online stores. While doing an online search for a jeweler that would then replace the diamond on my ring, I stumbled on Khan Diamonds. Persuaded by the positive reviews, I gave the store a call. Mr. Khan was happy to do the job but believed he could beat the price for the diamond. I texted the web link and he soon replied with an offer of a bigger and better diamond at a lower price. Prior to that I had done my homework on diamond quality, so even as a novice I could compare both options and clearly, his was a better deal in terms of the 4C's and price. Mr. Khan also sent me screenshots highlighting the flaws on the diamond I was going to buy online (flaws that the online diamond consultant had failed to mention).
I went to his store on appointment and saw the beautiful diamond he had recommended. I asked to see something else to compare with and he showed me another one that was slightly bigger with excellent polish and symmetry. With a quick negotiation, I got it for a little more I was going to spend online and have it mounted on my engagement ring. Given the reasonable prices of other jewelry he had in the store, I decided on a new wedding band to boot! Hubby agreed and I went back to pick up my order three days later. the set of rings was totally lovely! He provided the IGI diamond certificate, an appraisal for the rings and a quote for jewelry insurance (no pressure, totally up to me; still thinking on that one :) ). I strongly recommend Khan Diamonds for great customer service, reasonable prices and short turnaround time....
   Read moreI recently worked with Iqbal Khan at Khan Diamonds to create my fiancĂ©eâs engagement ring, and the experience could not have been better. From the very first visit, Mr. Khanâs professionalism, honesty, and expertise as a gemologist were immediately clear. He took the time to explain every detail â from diamond quality and certification to design options and sizing â with a level of care and transparency thatâs rare in this industry.
The ring he crafted is absolutely stunning: a 6.00-carat lab-grown oval diamond with perfect clarity and brilliance, set in a custom 14K yellow gold hidden halo design. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are simply flawless, and he delivered it ahead of schedule.
Even more impressive, Mr. Khan provided an incredible value without ever compromising quality, and included a full lifetime care plan and insurance appraisal. He was responsive, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect.
If youâre looking for someone who combines world-class knowledge, exceptional service, and true integrity, I cannot recommend Khan Diamonds highly enough. This is where you go when you want something special made by someone who truly...
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