Am I paying too much?

[rhv75]

Hi everyone,

I''m considering a diamond from a jeweler and I think he might be charging too much. His current price is $11k. Here are the stats:

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.70-6.72 x 4.09 mm
Carat: 1.13
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Cut: Excellent

Proportions
Dept: 61.0%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 35.0 degrees
Crown Height: 15.0%
Pavilion Angle: 40.6 degrees
Pavilion Depth: 42.5%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: thin to medium, faceted (3.0%)
Culet: None

Finish
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Looking online I see a few similar diamonds from Blue Nile and White Flash that are $1000 less.
Blue Nile example: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-e-color-vs1-clarity_LD01418962
White Flash example: http://www.whiteflash.com/round/Round-cut-diamond-2083351.htm

Are the comparison diamonds equivalent to one I''ve described above? Is 11k too much?

Thanks,
Rajiv

 

[JulieN]

i think the price is fair.

 

[rhv75]

Well that''s reassuring Any reasons why the diamond I described should cost ~$1000 more than the two diamonds I sent links for?

Thanks for the quick response!

 

[JulieN]

online prices cost less. You''re paying for the service, rent, and personal attention at your local jeweler. Of course their prices will be a little bit more.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/7/2010 3:27:17 AM
Author: JulieN
online prices cost less. You''re paying for the service, rent, and personal attention at your local jeweler. Of course their prices will be a little bit more.

Ditto