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 should i buy in the USA or AUSTRALIA

P:  11/17/2002 3:37:49 PM  
sean
sean

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HI , i am an Australian , and i am currently in the USA and i am starting to learn about and look around for an engagement ring , are diamonds cheaper here than in australia , taking into account our low dollar at .50 US cents . is it fine to buy diamonds from the internet ? can you buy a loose stone and then get it set buy a jeweler or is it best to buy the whole ring and stone together ? someone from Australia said that you have to spend $2000 dollars plus over there to get a decent diamond , but when you convert that to U.S. dollars it is only about $1000 dollars , which from what i have learnt so far , wouldn't get you much at all !! any comments ? has any one heard of " friend&company jewelers " in New Orleans ? thanks
Posted:  11/17/2002 3:37:49 PM

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P: 11/18/2002 12:52:12 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut)
Garry H (Cut Nut)

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In general internet is the lowest cost place to buy. But there are retailers who will often go close. If you are from Melbourne you can give me a try, but we are a "full service" store with higher overheads because we give "full service :)" with 7 award winning jewellers in store and we only stock fine diamonds from D to H and SI up ideal-cut.


Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT

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http://www.ideal-scope.com and
http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au

Posted:  11/18/2002 12:52:12 AM
P: 11/18/2002 9:46:20 AM
rsilvers
rsilvers

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You can get a 0.20 carat AGS 000 high color good clarity stone for $450 USD on the net. So depends if size matters.

Posted:  11/18/2002 9:46:20 AM

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