Diamond wedding band from Bluenile, any good before I spend $5k?

[matkun]

My fiancee likes this one from Bluenile:
http://www.bluenile.ca/diamond-wedding-ring-platinum_5632?oid1=6048&oid2=6049&oid3=4955&filter_id=0&nav1=band_channel.asp&metal_filter=platinum&sort=HTLP&catid=8&set_shape=

Opinions on the price, diamonds, etc? I haven''t seen an 8-stone ring like this in other online stores.. The 8 stones are key.

Are there any things I should be careful of with channel set like this?

For me personally I''ll just get a 4-6mm or so plain platinum band, ie: something like this:
http://www.bluenile.ca/wedding-ring-platinum_349?oid1=2618&filter_id=0&nav1=band_channel.asp&catid=127&set_shape=

I''ve bought from Bluenile before, for her engagement ring and she loves it.

 

[JulieN]

Wow, that's huge!

I'd get a shared prong or something with less metal for stones that size. Maybe price out a few other jewelers? It's probably a custom job. Maybe get quotes from Signed Pieces, David Keeling (Canada,) Wink Jones, or WF, just to do a price comparison.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

I agree with Julie. BlueNile does have some beautiful things, but they can sometimes be a little higher-priced than what you could get elsewhere. Definitely check to see what some other jewelers would charge to custom-make a similar ring for you. Good luck, and let us know how it goes!

 

[matkun]

Thanks for the advice. Does anyone know of any good reputable places in Toronto that could do this sort of custom work? Also, what does WF stand for JulieN?

 

[dockman3]

I''ll answer real quick for Julie. WF stands for WhiteFlash.com, one of the PS vendors. They are very highly regarded here and have some beautiful jewelery.