As many of you, I took the purchase of the stone very seriously!
Now, before I continue, let me say this: B2C has been extremely helpful, and Samuel and Rio have done a great job working with/for me. They're responsive to my emails and patient with my questions, and I certainly don't want to say anything negative about them as they have been extremely helpful. I just wanted to let everyone know my experience as it was happening.
Anyways, after researching an emerald cut for six or eight weeks, I felt comfortable that I would be able to look at the specifications of a stone, it's dimensions as well as certification, and determine the "best" stone for the price/carat.
I began at the large retailers (Zales, Kay, etc.), and quickly realized they were literally twice the price for an inferior stone (if you don't believe me, take a look at the links below). Either way, I searched through hundreds of diamonds, and I finally came to B2Cjewels.com via PriceScope. Needless to say, I didn't jump at the idea of purchasing a stone online with only a picture as a reference. However, as I continued to look through diamonds/wholesalers, B2C had the best price for the most stone. So, I finally contacted them regarding a stone. When I emailed them, they told me the stone was overseas and wouldn't be available until Oct. 31st due to a regional festival/holiday. A bit strange, but, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt due to a vast majority of reviews of B2Cjewels are very positive.
Being a scientist and realizing the value in multiple data points/opinions, I decided to speak with a retailer regarding the stone of interest, and he was of the opinion the stone I wanted to purchase was a "lost leader". In other words, he believes the stone was simply "bait" in a "bait-and-switch" scam, and when Oct. 31st arrives, he believes B2C will tell me the stone is either #1) unavailable for an undisclosed reason, #2) cannot be sold for the price originally quoted, or #3) cannot be sold to me due to quality control determining the stone was "damaged during transit". He also anticipates, once they tell me the stone isn't available, they will then offer me inferior (or smaller) stones for the price of the original stone.
Being a gambling man (and since they have a 30-day return policy), I figured what's the worst that could happen? If it is a scam, I'll simply ask for a refund, and take my money elsewhere. But, if it's not and B2C is true to their word, I'll have the perfect stone for my bride to be. Hence, I bought the stone, and am eagerly awaiting it's arrival.
So, please, stay tuned for the saga "B2C: Holiday or Horror Story".
(Kay: Emerald Cut, 1.01ct, F color, VVS1 Very Good cut, IGI certified, lenght/width:1.30
$14,100
http://design.kay-diamonds.com/diamonds/diamond/diam40106/
B2C Jewels:
Emerald Cut, 1.24ct, F Color, VVS1 Very Good Cut, GIA certified, length/width:1.44 $6,478.60
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6233725-1.24-carat-Emerald-diamond-F-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx
Enhanced Diamonds:
Emerald Cut, 1.03ct, F Color, IF clarity, Excellent Cut, GIA certified, length/width:1.46 $5,080
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/E103-1JDRB2)
Now, before I continue, let me say this: B2C has been extremely helpful, and Samuel and Rio have done a great job working with/for me. They're responsive to my emails and patient with my questions, and I certainly don't want to say anything negative about them as they have been extremely helpful. I just wanted to let everyone know my experience as it was happening.
Anyways, after researching an emerald cut for six or eight weeks, I felt comfortable that I would be able to look at the specifications of a stone, it's dimensions as well as certification, and determine the "best" stone for the price/carat.
I began at the large retailers (Zales, Kay, etc.), and quickly realized they were literally twice the price for an inferior stone (if you don't believe me, take a look at the links below). Either way, I searched through hundreds of diamonds, and I finally came to B2Cjewels.com via PriceScope. Needless to say, I didn't jump at the idea of purchasing a stone online with only a picture as a reference. However, as I continued to look through diamonds/wholesalers, B2C had the best price for the most stone. So, I finally contacted them regarding a stone. When I emailed them, they told me the stone was overseas and wouldn't be available until Oct. 31st due to a regional festival/holiday. A bit strange, but, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt due to a vast majority of reviews of B2Cjewels are very positive.
Being a scientist and realizing the value in multiple data points/opinions, I decided to speak with a retailer regarding the stone of interest, and he was of the opinion the stone I wanted to purchase was a "lost leader". In other words, he believes the stone was simply "bait" in a "bait-and-switch" scam, and when Oct. 31st arrives, he believes B2C will tell me the stone is either #1) unavailable for an undisclosed reason, #2) cannot be sold for the price originally quoted, or #3) cannot be sold to me due to quality control determining the stone was "damaged during transit". He also anticipates, once they tell me the stone isn't available, they will then offer me inferior (or smaller) stones for the price of the original stone.
Being a gambling man (and since they have a 30-day return policy), I figured what's the worst that could happen? If it is a scam, I'll simply ask for a refund, and take my money elsewhere. But, if it's not and B2C is true to their word, I'll have the perfect stone for my bride to be. Hence, I bought the stone, and am eagerly awaiting it's arrival.
So, please, stay tuned for the saga "B2C: Holiday or Horror Story".
(Kay: Emerald Cut, 1.01ct, F color, VVS1 Very Good cut, IGI certified, lenght/width:1.30
$14,100
http://design.kay-diamonds.com/diamonds/diamond/diam40106/
B2C Jewels:
Emerald Cut, 1.24ct, F Color, VVS1 Very Good Cut, GIA certified, length/width:1.44 $6,478.60
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6233725-1.24-carat-Emerald-diamond-F-color-VVS1-clarity.aspx
Enhanced Diamonds:
Emerald Cut, 1.03ct, F Color, IF clarity, Excellent Cut, GIA certified, length/width:1.46 $5,080
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/E103-1JDRB2)