I found my way here, as so many others have, via eBay.  I love to look at beautiful jewelry, and eBay certainly has lots of *pictures* of beautiful jewelry. 

However, when I first saw David's listings, I knew I'd found the real deal.  Pictures of the actual diamonds he stocked.  Copy that made me laugh out loud.  This was my kind of place.

In February 2007, I found David's website and this (then brand-new) forum.  Then I saw it.  I had been telling my DH since before we were married that I wanted a big sapphire ring for our tenth anniversary.  However, when I saw David's Asscher-cut diamonds and halo-style rings, I knew THAT is what I needed.

So, my first DBL purchase was my 1.58 L/VVS1 Asscher in a pink and white halo.  It is absolutely lovely.  I wear it almost daily, and it makes me happy every single time I put it on.

Even before it arrived, however, I had made my second purchase-- a .45 FIY/I1 princess cut that David made into a pendant for my mom.  It was a "bargain stone," but even so, the cut and sparkle are tremendous, and the color is truly gorgeous.

Then, I bought 1.20 RB G/H SI2 DBL ear studs secondhand from another member.  They are SO awesome.  I wear them several times a week....

With my DBL pear pendant that I bought this summer.  It is a .90 G/I1 pear with a .19 RB above it, both bezel set. 

Finally (so far!), I bought my mom a 1.02 K/I1 emerald cut, set in a WG ring with radiant cut sapphires on each side.  It'll be her Christmas gift from me, my DH, and my dad.  I hope she likes it... but how could she not?  It is awesome.  Again, this is a "bargain stone"-- and I was a little leery of buying an I1 step cut.  After all, step cuts are so transparent that inclusions are often more visible than in other cuts.  But I needn't have worried.  The inclusions are insignificant, and the cut is so good that that's all anyone will see.  And the ring itself?  Beautifully made.  I take it out of its box often and try it on, looking forward to Christmas morning.

I could hardly be happier with my DBL purchases.  The jewelry is such excellent quality and such a great value, and David will cheerfully help you with all your needs, whether you're spending $500 or $50,000 (or more!).

Thanks for the testimonial, Robin.  You have amassed quite the collection since February!  And so has your Mom!  Can't wait to hear all about Christmas morning.  I am sure your Mom is going to flip!

Robin, your collection is growing beautifully - any mileage in a few sample pics on this thread? 

Jen