I was on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line cruise that stopped in Falmouth Jamiaca. I stopped in to the House of Diamonds, a Royal Caribbean recommended jewelry store. I ended up buying a diamond ring for $5,500. This was the beginning of an absolute nightmare.
When I got home I had the ring appraised, and during the appraisal the head of the IGI office said that I had been ripped off. The diamond was graded NOWHERE near the SI1 and G/H that it was represented as. It was an I1/I2, which I was told is so far off from what is was supposed to be that the only explanation is that it must be FRAUD. The color was also worse, H/I.
These lowlifes prey on tourists, selling them merchandise far below what is represented, knowing that most people will either never have it appraised or not push the issue to get a refund. I was told for the same ring I spent $5,500 for, I could have got it in the US for $3500-$4,000.
Larry Thakurani and Bobby (Bob) Thakurani scammed me. They lied about the quality of the ring. Bobby also ownes Colors Duty Free store in Ocho Rios Jamaica.
Do not shop here. Save yourself money and hassle and avoid this place and these con artists like the plague. This is a total scam, these guys have no ethics at all.
The company that works with Royal Caribbean and selects these scam jewelry shops is Royal Media Partners, founded by Philip Levine. They make a killing off commissions, and don't enforce the quality of the merchandise at the vendors they recommend.
Check out my websites about these scumbags. I hope to collect a series of experiences similar to mine on these sites and drive these guys out of business. Larrythakurani.com, bobbythakurani.com, bobthakurani.com, hoddutyfree.com, and houseofdiamondsjamaica.com.
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