here in ny there are still a few spots where they keep the jacob mold on hold for special request. i'd much rather go that route if i dont have the J&C budget instead of ice box or if& co. pointing out the specifics and details w your jeweler in return will succeed your expectations imo.
the one to the right was commissioned w a guy in the bx who has been casting 'em for the last 20 plus years, then the stones were all hand picked by me w a diamond dealer on 47th st who happens to be a friend of the family. his setter dressed it up nice for me.
last but not least. the one to...
i highly doubt any rapper would be able to differentiate between vs,vvs, & si. right now theyre all just prey to these new younger generation of jewelers who specialize in bespoke design.