B2c GIA diamond

[move1986]

Does those diamond with GIA cert sell on B2C jewels site comparable with the diamond from BGD or ACA if the HCA score hit within 2 range?

Is it safe to buy from them?

Is there any charges/ tax impose if i am to purchase the diamond from B2C and send to BGD for setting for example?

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[Lorelei]

Does those diamond with GIA cert sell on B2C jewels site comparable with the diamond from BGD or ACA if the HCA score hit within 2 range? It very much depends on the diamond in question, some in the range you mention might be finely cut diamonds with excellent optical performance and symmetry, but do not reach the level of light performance, visual balance, crisp hearts and arrows patterning that branded hearts and arrows cuts such as the aforementioned two boast. Some might score below 2 but the performance and precision visual symmetry isn't quite there. Or you could find a stone that has a very high level of optical performance and superb h&a patterning, I have seen such stones on B2C. You could of course ask B2C for their advice in selecting the best stone possible for both optical performance and optical symmetry that is a ' near or not quite' h&a that could be a perfect choice for you.

Is it safe to buy from them? Absolutely, they are an excellent vendor!

Is there any charges/ tax impose if i am to purchase the diamond from B2C and send to BGD for setting for example? I take it you are in the US? It might be best to check with the vendors in question, it might be simpler to buy the stone and setting from the same vendor but it's an individual choice. Make sure to check if you do the above that B2C would cover the stone whilst setting if it came from another vendor against damage or loss, not all vendors will or there might be a fee involved to cover the stone, always check.

Thanks a lot in advance.

 

[move1986]

thanks a lot for the reply. I am curious as the price differences is very big. I do love BGD diamond however the price difference really make me think whether it is worth the try on B2C diamond.

 

[KenD]

thanks a lot for the reply. I am curious as the price differences is very big. I do love BGD diamond however the price difference really make me think whether it is worth the try on B2C diamond.

Price difference: do you think the price is higher or lower than other vendors?

 

[jillianfl]

I purchased from B2C this year, I had a great experience... I have also bought from BlueNile a few years ago and had a good experience there, too, however I have found that BlueNile prices are much more than B2c, and why pay more for the SAME thing? So I bought from B2c and very happy with it! No tax is charged by B2C unless you are a NY resident (if you are overseas it's probably different though, but no company would pay the duty fees or customs or whatever for the customer I'm sure, so that would be the same across the board . I also shopped at Brilliance.com and they were great, too (they charge tax if you are a FL resident which I am so b2c worked for me better there anyway), but in the end I bought from B2c they had what I wanted, I find Brilliance and B2c to have the best prices, with B2c having the true best prices of all, and I checked and compared all the time...

All GIA stones is what I was looking at (and purchased), though I purchased a cushion not a round. They are completely legit and it was a great buying experience, and they definitely have the best prices. **They can also get any stone for you if you have the GIA number**. So if you see ones from other sites, that B2C does not have listed in their search list, you like you can ask them how much for that one as long as you give them the GIA # for it.

I have not had my stone set yet, but I am using an Etsy.com vendor to do my custom setting for me JuliaB jewelry, she does amazing work at great prices (so I have not used them for settings or anyone else, but people on here love BGD as you have probably read, but save $$ on the stone you'll have more to put toward the setting right! Although who knows, maybe BGD gives you a discount if you but stone and setting from them?? Does anyone know if this is the case? It never hurts to ask!! Some vendors on here I have seen only give certain prices to people who buy stone from them so pricing may be different if you don't).

Good luck with your setting and stone purchase! But in short, I have used B2c, they are by far the best value (in my opinion and I think the actual price comparisons show that as well) and was very happy with them and would use them again! I worked with Jerry by the way, and he was always quick to get back to me and answer all of my questions. You can ask for him through email or by phone. But he was very helpful and always quick to respond.

 

[Lorelei]

thanks a lot for the reply. I am curious as the price differences is very big. I do love BGD diamond however the price difference really make me think whether it is worth the try on B2C diamond.

You are welcome! Many things can influence price +- between apparently very similar diamonds, if you could note the carat weights, colour and clarity grades etc, then we might be able to pinpoint why one is considerably more expensive than the other.

 

[John P]

Many things can influence price +- between apparently very similar diamonds, if you could note the carat weights, measurements (mm dimensions), colour and clarity grades etc, then we might be able to pinpoint why one is considerably more expensive than the other.

Lorelei, I just inserted "measurements" above, hope you don't mind.

The reason: All-else (seemingly) equal, big price disparities often relate to spread versus carat weight. A one-carat round that spreads only 6.25mm should be notably less expensive than one with a 6.50mm spread. Logical, since that 1.00ct will only "face-up" like a nicely cut 0.88ct. And, while small mm spreads are penalized in the cut grade, this might not immediately apparent to new shoppers since such examples can still earn a grade of "Very Good," which sounds pretty okay at first read.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Great point about measurements, John. So often I see people post specs but leave off the diameter measurements, and that is a very important thing to look at.

To the OP, I don't think you can compare most GIA excellent cut stones to Hearts and Arrows precision cut stones such as ACA 's, BG Signature, GOG H&A, or Infinity. But can you get well cut, near H&A stones from a drop shipper? Sure, if you get ideal scope and hearts images from the vendor.

 

[Lorelei]

Many things can influence price +- between apparently very similar diamonds, if you could note the carat weights, measurements (mm dimensions), colour and clarity grades etc, then we might be able to pinpoint why one is considerably more expensive than the other.

Lorelei, I just inserted "measurements" above, hope you don't mind.

The reason: All-else (seemingly) equal, big price disparities often relate to spread versus carat weight. A one-carat round that spreads only 6.25mm should be notably less expensive than one with a 6.50mm spread. Logical, since that 1.00ct will only "face-up" like a nicely cut 0.88ct. And, while small mm spreads are penalized in the cut grade, this might not immediately apparent to new shoppers since such examples can still earn a grade of "Very Good," which sounds pretty okay at first read.

Not at all Sir, that was a critical piece of info I missed there, thank you for adding it!