Any advice for a diamond novice?

[rikolds]

Hi,

I''m looking for an engagement ring. My spec is the following.

Brilliant Round, D-F, VVS1-SI1, 0.7-0.8, very good cut. 6 or 4 prong undecided.

I live in Zurich, Switzerland.

Questions.

Can I fully trust any online sites? (which ones?)
Should I drive up to Antwerp? (12h round trip)
Should I just bite the bullet and go to the local jewelers?

Thanks

Rich

 

[phoenixgirl]

Sites that are Price Scope members that list a good return policy (30 day) and a lot of information about in-house diamonds are generally a wonderful place to get a stone with a better quality cut than most for less money.

If you use the Search by Cut feature of this site, you''ll find quite a few stones in your range, from

0.70 F SI1 very good cut for USD$2340

to larger stones with higher color and clarity all the way up to over USD$4K