boston_buyer
Rough_Rock
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- Sep 10, 2002
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Just about to "make the plunge" and get a rock for my girlfriend. As I'm somewhat of an analytical sort to start out with, I've read through this forum completely, and think I'm sold on the 8* (will go out to look at one tomorrow.) But I'm not sure.
Questions:
What experience have people had with the 8*? Is there a comparable cut diamond that is less expensive? (Seems to be about a 2x price differential for a 1ct 8* vs other stones of similar quality online). Is it worth it? Is it marketing?
What is the appropriate size ring to buy? My girlfriend is 31, petite, 5'4", and about 110lbs. I was thinking around 1ct -- is that too big or too small? I've been looking around -- the 1cts seem to be much more expensive -- can you get away with a smaller stone with a 8*?
On a purchase of this size, tax starts to make a difference. Do jewelers generally ship to out of state (to avoid the taxes?) If so, it would be great to ship this to a friend in NH or ME. Has anyone done this in the past?
Finally, I travel to Brazil on a regular basis. Any chance of getting a better deal on a loose stone there? Are there dealers that are recommended or that should be avoided? Any chance of knowing if you're getting the "real thing"?
TIA!
Questions:
What experience have people had with the 8*? Is there a comparable cut diamond that is less expensive? (Seems to be about a 2x price differential for a 1ct 8* vs other stones of similar quality online). Is it worth it? Is it marketing?
What is the appropriate size ring to buy? My girlfriend is 31, petite, 5'4", and about 110lbs. I was thinking around 1ct -- is that too big or too small? I've been looking around -- the 1cts seem to be much more expensive -- can you get away with a smaller stone with a 8*?
On a purchase of this size, tax starts to make a difference. Do jewelers generally ship to out of state (to avoid the taxes?) If so, it would be great to ship this to a friend in NH or ME. Has anyone done this in the past?
Finally, I travel to Brazil on a regular basis. Any chance of getting a better deal on a loose stone there? Are there dealers that are recommended or that should be avoided? Any chance of knowing if you're getting the "real thing"?
TIA!