Cheaper Alternatives to Brilliant Earth who carry the same inventory?

[diamondhoarder]

Hi all

After a lot of searching I have found an MMD on Brilliant Earth that I really like, it has only just been added to their site. But I am wondering if the same diamond might be available through other MMD vendors for a better price. Its GCAL certified so I assume it is not a Diamond Foundry stone. When searching natural diamonds I am well versed in tracking down the same diamond on various sites and databases to price compare but I am not sure how to do this with MMDs. I have tried Rare Carat but its not listed there.

Any suggestions for similar search tools to Rare Carat, or other vendors that carry the same diamonds as Brilliant Earth?

 

[monipod]

Just going by my own diamond search, I found not a lot of inventory sharing with Brilliant Earth. I never worked out which lab uses GCAL. If you have the report number, perhaps see if Google brings it up elsewhere?

 

[diamondhoarder]

Just going by my own diamond search, I found not a lot of inventory sharing with Brilliant Earth. I never worked out which lab uses GCAL. If you have the report number, perhaps see if Google brings it up elsewhere?

I did try that but no luck. Its a shame PS doesnt have a lab diamond search facility.

Its really annoying because BE has a lot of good inventory but they have really annoying policies eg if you buy a diamond and return it, the next time you buy one (eg if you were continuing your search) or even if you were looking for a completely different item they don't offer a refund after that, only an exchange! This seems like madness to me, and I would prefer to buy through a vendor with more sensible policies and better customer service too.

 

[OoohShiny]

If you've not already been through the list of vendors in the sticky, that would be my next suggestion after rarecarat

 

[diamondhoarder]

If you've not already been through the list of vendors in the sticky, that would be my next suggestion after rarecarat

I checked all the others on that thread and no luck. So........ I went ahead and ordered the asscher from Brilliant Earth. Its got a 5 step pavilion like a Royal Asscher and I can't wait to see it. It should arrive by the end of next week. And if it does need to be returned, BE's policies just mean that I will have to shop with another vendor next time.

 

[OoohShiny]

I checked all the others on that thread and no luck. So........ I went ahead and ordered the asscher from Brilliant Earth. Its got a 5 step pavilion like a Royal Asscher and I can't wait to see it. It should arrive by the end of next week. And if it does need to be returned, BE's policies just mean that I will have to shop with another vendor next time.

Oooooh, that sounds awesome - please do post pics and a link to the video if you're happy to do so!

 

[diamondhoarder]

Oooooh, that sounds awesome - please do post pics and a link to the video if you're happy to do so!

I just created a separate post about it with images:

My search for the perfectly cut asscher has led me to a lab grown stone

I got really fed up of looking for a decent asscher in the size I wanted with the right specs and a really great cut, without breaking the bank. :wall: And with all the financial uncertainty around COVID as well, I have been cautious about a big purchase. Ive been looking for just the right...

www.pricescope.com

 

[OoohShiny]

I just created a separate post about it with images:

My search for the perfectly cut asscher has led me to a lab grown stone

I got really fed up of looking for a decent asscher in the size I wanted with the right specs and a really great cut, without breaking the bank. :wall: And with all the financial uncertainty around COVID as well, I have been cautious about a big purchase. Ive been looking for just the right...

www.pricescope.com

Cool, thank you for the link, I'm going to head over there now!

 

[GiveMePerfect]

Yes! I have several sites I found that have some of the same diamonds BE posts: Frank Darling, Mikado, and Do Amore. I hope that's helpful for your future purchases!