I am a pretty meticulous individual who likes to be prepared ahead of time, whenever possible. Given the importance of finding an engagement ring, I started early compiling advice from trusted sources and reading up on the ""c""s and so forth. Before I set out to shop around, I happened upon Joseph at a mixer. I mentioned that I was on a mission and, given his background, I expected a sales pitch. Rather, Joseph said I should do my due diligence to my satisfaction and then come and see him. I thought it strange because I figured I might end up finding a good deal somewhere else, and he would never see me again. Well, that was all he said. The next time I communicated with Joseph was when I called him to set up an appointment after I had shopped around (and I avoided the retail stores because, as I mentioned earlier, I was prepared). \r
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The value for me in working with Joseph and Malcolm was (1) the best prices I could find despite thorough research and having an international contact; (2) two well-versed professionals in their area that didn't have any limits to ensuring that my experience was pleasant and that they delivered top-notch customer service; and (3) the knowledge they shared which made me a very smart shopper and avoid the pit-falls inherent in shopping for a diamond.\r
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I am confident that I will stay in touch with the professionals at Villarreal Fine Jewelers. I have since raved about VFJ to my closest friends and family because I do not want them to have anything less than the best out there when their time comes. I never, in my wildest imagination, expected to enjoy the process of shopping for an engagement ring as much as I did.
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