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Newbies- My diamond ring buying experience

P: 6/4/2001 11:34:00 AM
srthomas21 Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/5/2001 Member Since: 6/4/2001	This is for all you people out there looking to buy a diamond engagement ring or a diamond ring in general. This is a bit long but I had a great experience that I wanted to share it. I am in no way affiliated with any company or diamond broker. I recently got engaged and am tying the knot on Sept. 28 2001! So, of course, I was presented with the task of buying my first diamond ring for the girl I love. Not an easy job! I didn't want to get ripped off and I didn't want to pay high retail prices where I could just as easily get ripped off. I turned to the internet and did hours of research, visted a countless number of websites and became "diamond educated". I knew what to look for in a diamond and had a good idea of what I wanted. I accidently came across http://www.avosjewelry.com and browsed through their engagement ring catalog and found the PERFECT ring. It was 18K white gold with four princess cut diamonds and four bagette cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.00 ct. The color was guaranteed to be in the G-H range and the clarity was guaranteed to be VS. The price was $1525. Cautious as I am, I checked with the BBB and the Jewelers Board of Trade and they checked out fine. I then called them and gave Sam(who was most helpful) the criteria for the center stone. I'm very picky and wanted a .71, F, VS2, Ideal cut, Very Good Polish, Very Good Symetry, GIA certified diamond. Sam found one for me for $2820. It was a little more than I wanted to pay but I wanted those specific ratings and it was a great deal as well(the cheapest price I found). I was still leary of buying such a high priced item over the internet so I told Sam that I was going to have it appraised. He said that was fine and also he told me about their unconditional 30 day money back guarantee. By this time I felt better and went ahead and ordered the diamond. When I recieved the diamond by Fedex(they will ship you diamond overnight for free.!)I was ecstactic. The diamond was beautiful and had a lot of WOW value. To say the least it was spectacular. I paid a total of about $4300. I had it appraised by a independant appraiser today and the appraisal came in at over $9000! It pays to do your research. I was extremely happy with Avos and Co. and especially Sam who helped me with my purchase. I had a great experience and most important of all my bride to be absolutely loves her new engagement ring. She can't take her eyes off of it. She's the envy of all her friends
Posted: 6/4/2001 11:34:00 AM

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P: 6/4/2001 11:08:00 AM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Thanks Scott, Table size and total depth look good. It would be also good to know crown and pavilion angles (or depths). Unfortunately, GIA report doesn't provide these vital data. I know what you are saying about appraisal. Today most of the Internet diamond dealers work for 5%-10% commissions. I also see some consumers report prices from brick and mortar stores comparable with Internet prices. Nevertheless, you've got a great deal. Enjoy! Pricescope
Posted: 6/4/2001 11:08:00 AM

P: 6/4/2001 11:54:00 AM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Srthomas21, Congrads with your diamond and engagement! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. It is always great to hear success story. The diamond you've chosen sounds lovely and the price is quite good. Do you know the proportions of the stone? Just don't be too excited about $9000 for appraisal. 2x inflated appraisal doesn't sound good. It means you have to pay more for insurance. What type of insurance do you have and what is their replacement policy? Pricescope
Posted: 6/4/2001 11:54:00 AM

P: 6/4/2001 11:57:00 AM
srthomas21 Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/5/2001 Member Since: 6/4/2001	Hi, It is an Ideal cut. Proportions are: Table: 55% Depth: 61% Flouresence: None Girdle: thn-medium? The appraisal is for what you would pay in a retail store. I paid a little above wholesale. Scott
Posted: 6/4/2001 11:57:00 AM

P: 6/5/2001 6:12:00 AM
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Enjoy it Scott!
Posted: 6/5/2001 6:12:00 AM

P: 6/5/2001 11:10:00 AM
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000	Scott, Lawmax knows better about diamond insurance but she'll be away for a while... She checked several companies to insure her diamond and found Chubb Insurance to be the best. Check the details at www.chubb.com . Pricescope
Posted: 6/5/2001 11:10:00 AM

P: 6/5/2001 11:24:00 AM
srthomas21 Rough Rock Total Posts: 4 Last Post: 6/5/2001 Member Since: 6/4/2001	Hey Leonid, Thanks for your replys. How does insurance work with diamonds? Do you put it on your homeowners? Thanks, Scott
Posted: 6/5/2001 11:24:00 AM

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