My fiancée bought a ring from FÜTING in Trier, came back to the United States and had it appraised…read moreby a Certified Gemologist. Gemologist stated FÜTING description was accurate and was almost a flawless ring! A bit pricey, but overall I'm so happy with the quality.

Another visit to Germany, another wonderful visit to Juwelier Fritz Kraemer!…read more Gazing in their window displays, there were the *coolest* diamond solitaire rings that actually floated & spun around in their setting! I have absolutely no idea how they make this work but it was a sight to behold & I kid you not... The diamond SPINS FREELY in its setting! The designer is Gebrüder Schaffrath & you can read about it here! http://www.gebrueder-schaffrath.de/Englisch/collections/libert Inside the shop, as we were browsing the newest line of sparklie baubles, we happened upon a display in the back of the shop that housed the most exquisite estate pieces - had no idea that this place worked w/ antiques! Saw the loveliest opal & sapphire ring & we were advised it came from the 1950s but that was really all they could tell us about the piece - but it was all I needed to know because I loved it from the moment I put it on my finger I finally found my cocktail ring for the special event we had coming up! It was 1 of a kind, it was big, bold, & made a statement. Thanks again for such an interesting & lovely visit. Until next time!