ziggityzola86
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2021
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- 28
Hello all,
I am new here, but clearly can see the forum is full of knowledge far beyond that which I’ve acquired in my months of study. Here is some background to help and see if I am heading down a good or a bad path. Currently, I have sent out feelers through my industry(financial services) looking for a great ring or center stone. I’m aware I could walk into Tiffany’s, VCAA or HW and have a decent quality ring. That being said, as a finance guy, I can’t bring myself to overpay for their names. My current budget is approximately 75-125k, I’ve recently started browsing the NYC DD and speaking with every jeweler, learning about diamonds. It’s seems the diamond district doesn’t have the same deals it once did and James Allen, BlueNile or RareCarot present the best value for quality. Are these the best places to search for diamonds or do people in the Diamond District actually have an in, that is better than simply being patient and looking on the internet? I’m open to Fancy colors as well and outside of pear, or Marquise my GF likes most cuts.
Last question, I had a diamond dealer suggest an HPHT color treated diamond, the price he offered me, on a Blue Diamond, with a certificate that denoted it’s color treatment was under natural stones 20% of the size in Fancy grade range vs Fancy Vivid. Are these types of diamonds simply a complete was of money no matter the price? Any help that this forum can provide is greatly appreciated as I prepare to take my next step forward in life. I hope you all enjoy your evening.
I am new here, but clearly can see the forum is full of knowledge far beyond that which I’ve acquired in my months of study. Here is some background to help and see if I am heading down a good or a bad path. Currently, I have sent out feelers through my industry(financial services) looking for a great ring or center stone. I’m aware I could walk into Tiffany’s, VCAA or HW and have a decent quality ring. That being said, as a finance guy, I can’t bring myself to overpay for their names. My current budget is approximately 75-125k, I’ve recently started browsing the NYC DD and speaking with every jeweler, learning about diamonds. It’s seems the diamond district doesn’t have the same deals it once did and James Allen, BlueNile or RareCarot present the best value for quality. Are these the best places to search for diamonds or do people in the Diamond District actually have an in, that is better than simply being patient and looking on the internet? I’m open to Fancy colors as well and outside of pear, or Marquise my GF likes most cuts.
Last question, I had a diamond dealer suggest an HPHT color treated diamond, the price he offered me, on a Blue Diamond, with a certificate that denoted it’s color treatment was under natural stones 20% of the size in Fancy grade range vs Fancy Vivid. Are these types of diamonds simply a complete was of money no matter the price? Any help that this forum can provide is greatly appreciated as I prepare to take my next step forward in life. I hope you all enjoy your evening.