Hello,
I am in the process of purchasing an engagement ring and weighing the whole buying locally vs. online debate. I am looking at a budget of around $8,000 and based off of my girlfriend''s love of Tacori and love of sapphires I have choosen the following setting.
http://platinumweddingband.net/tacori/serendipity/serendip2c.htm
The price of the setting leaves me about $6,000 for the diamond, based on that cost I am considering something in the round 1.0-1.25 ct, G-H, SI1-SI2, very good - ideal cut range. So here are some options I am considering.
1) A local jeweler has quoted me $2,200 for the setting (if bought with the diamond of course) and $5,800 for a round 1.17ct., H, SI1, depth 60.8%, table 59%.
2) Buy the diamond online, and the setting locally. Maybe a diamond similar to these.
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1137368.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1335307.htm
3) Buy both the diamond and setting online.
Just seeing what some thoughts are on those options. I am also interested in any feedback/experiences on buying SI2 online without being able to see if the inclusions may be visual to the naked eye. Also any recommended online Tacori retailers.
Thanks for the help.
I am in the process of purchasing an engagement ring and weighing the whole buying locally vs. online debate. I am looking at a budget of around $8,000 and based off of my girlfriend''s love of Tacori and love of sapphires I have choosen the following setting.
http://platinumweddingband.net/tacori/serendipity/serendip2c.htm
The price of the setting leaves me about $6,000 for the diamond, based on that cost I am considering something in the round 1.0-1.25 ct, G-H, SI1-SI2, very good - ideal cut range. So here are some options I am considering.
1) A local jeweler has quoted me $2,200 for the setting (if bought with the diamond of course) and $5,800 for a round 1.17ct., H, SI1, depth 60.8%, table 59%.
2) Buy the diamond online, and the setting locally. Maybe a diamond similar to these.
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1137368.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-1335307.htm
3) Buy both the diamond and setting online.
Just seeing what some thoughts are on those options. I am also interested in any feedback/experiences on buying SI2 online without being able to see if the inclusions may be visual to the naked eye. Also any recommended online Tacori retailers.
Thanks for the help.