Buying a diamond online ...

[diamondtiger]

Most importantly, is it a good idea? I''ve been looking at diamonds at my local jeweler but I have yet to find the one that "wows" me.

Can you get a good diamond online? Other than the certificate, how else can determine if it''s a good diamond? For instance, I found this one:
Oval Diamond



Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[atroop711]

yes you can get a good diamond online. That's exactly what I did and so many others on pricescope. I found that I was able to get exactly what I wanted and more bang for my buck with a trusted online vendor. Personally I went with Whiteflash. They custom made my engagement setting, found me a great diamond and made me a great eternity band.
Go with a trusted vendor and you will be fine!

 

[diamondtiger]

What places do you recommend?

Did you get a chance to look at the link in my original post? She wants an oval diamond (one that is close to circular, yet still oval). My budget for the diamond is $5500 max and I am looking for the best I can get. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[atroop711]

My personal recommendation is whiteflash...but there are so many places..

*Brian Gavin diamonds (HIGHLY recommended on PS)

*GOG (another place that's highly recommended)

*James Allen

*High Performance diamonds: ppl love working with Wink

there are so many...but if you look under RESOURCES on the top of the pricescope page...there is a link to vendors. You can ask about any vendor on here...ppl will chime in with their personal experiences.

BTW I did see the link you posted but I didn't respond because I know nothing about ovals. I'm sure one of the great ppl on PS will give you their opinion.

 

[diamondtiger]

Thanks for the suggestions. I''m looking at them right now ...

 

[atroop711]

Date: 7/10/2009 10:41:45 PM
Author: diamondtiger
Thanks for the suggestions. I''m looking at them right now ...

you''re welcome! I hope others chime in so they could give you their advice on buying oval diamonds.

have a good night!

 

[swingirl]

http://www.engagementringsdirect.com/diamonds.php

Ovals and other fancy shapes need to be looked at. You want to find a vendor who is good at assessing fancies. I think Mark T has helped PSers find beautiful cushions and ovals, amoung other shapes.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/10/2009 10:00:59 PM
Author:diamondtiger
Most importantly, is it a good idea? I''ve been looking at diamonds at my local jeweler but I have yet to find the one that ''wows'' me.

Can you get a good diamond online? Other than the certificate, how else can determine if it''s a good diamond? For instance, I found this one:
Oval Diamond



Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Absolutely - we have helped thousands of people with the online buying process here so we are here for you if you need us!

 

[chrono]

Everyone has given excellent advice. For fancy cuts like an oval, I''d go with a trusted vendor who also provides ASET and IS pictures. The ASET in particular will help us assess the quality of the oval diamond. I know that www.goodoldgold.com and www.whiteflash.com and www.briangavindiamonds.com all provide all that information.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Hi,

I would contact Whiteflash since they provide all the necessary info to determine if a stone is of good quality. I''ve worked with them three times and have had great luck.

The only time I shop at local jewelry shops is for fun fashion jewelry (sometimes diamonds, sometimes colored stones).