Folks,
Would much appreciate your thoughts on buying an engagement ring in the US (NY).
I live in Ireland but will be in new york for a weekend in late february 05.
Basically, while i think there is good value to be had online, im not sure how shipping internationally to ireland would work so i am thinking about the bricks and mortar shops.
Obviously, tifanys is the most popular and expensive, but i dont have a huge budget (~2000$) and your definitely just paying for the name.
I am hoping to get a 0.5 carat good quality diamond single soltaire ring in maybe a round or princess cut.
As i understand from this web site i can get a list of jewelers who will supply a diamond as per the search criteria.
Im staying on Lexington avenue in new york so can i just print out the details from here and walk in off the street and ask for the diamond? is it as simple as that?
Also why do people get independent appraisals of diamonds, should a GIA cert not suffice?
Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
Would much appreciate your thoughts on buying an engagement ring in the US (NY).
I live in Ireland but will be in new york for a weekend in late february 05.
Basically, while i think there is good value to be had online, im not sure how shipping internationally to ireland would work so i am thinking about the bricks and mortar shops.
Obviously, tifanys is the most popular and expensive, but i dont have a huge budget (~2000$) and your definitely just paying for the name.
I am hoping to get a 0.5 carat good quality diamond single soltaire ring in maybe a round or princess cut.
As i understand from this web site i can get a list of jewelers who will supply a diamond as per the search criteria.
Im staying on Lexington avenue in new york so can i just print out the details from here and walk in off the street and ask for the diamond? is it as simple as that?
Also why do people get independent appraisals of diamonds, should a GIA cert not suffice?
Any comments/advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan