Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I look

[cheath]

Hi. I am looking to buy a diamond for my girlfriend to put in a ring she likes. I thought I had a pretty good handle on things and knew what I was doing. Then I found this website in searching Google about the legitimacy of the NY Diamond District, and since then I've learned that I don't know jack, and I'm probably going to get screwed if I don't watch out!

I had been looking at Blue Nile, thinking that for about $4K I would get a good deal on a ring: ~1c, I color, VS2-SI1, no fluorescence (becuase I thought it was bad to have), good-excellent symmetry, good-excellent polish, and near 1:1 measurements (because a jeweler said if it's like 5.32x5.22 you'll be getting a rectangle, so you want as close to 1:1 as possible). So I was operating under the impression those specs would make a pretty diamond, and I could get it around $4K. I went into a local Robbins Brothers and found comparable rings for maybe $300-$400 more. I just thought I was getting a great deal online because they can go a little cheaper.

Well then after a trip to NYC, I started Googling about the legitimacy of the Diamond District. I found one thread on here about the same thing and took me to DiamondRegistry.com, NYDEX.com, a website called Good Old Gold where a gentleman has tons of videos about sparkle, scintillation, and these other tools to assess diamonds that I've never heard of. Some people in the thread about the NYC Diamond District said to use dealers on this forum, others said buy something using NYDEX. But I went from thinking I could have a pretty nice diamond (on paper) that was in my budget, to feeling fully overwhelmed and fearing that I'll either a) give up or b) get screwed.

A guy in the NYC Diamond District offered me a 1.05c, I, VS1 (or SI1, I can't remember), basically hyped it up as a great diamond, all for about $3,400 (about $600-$800 less than Blue Nile). Then said there is no paperwork, I have to take his word, or for $40 he'd get me a report from upstairs from a lab that he probably pays off (not GIA). It was really discouraging. Maybe some of you could offer a little advice on good places to get diamonds, things to watch out for, and maybe a little encouragement to hang in there. When you're a grad student, $4K or so is a big purchase, it's a long-term investment, and I want to get it as right as I can. If a dealer wants to work with me, I'm happy to do that. If someone wants to tell me that I'll get a worthless rock for $4K, as least it's honest. I just want to find something I can feel confident with. At least with Blue Nile they make a big hub-bub about carefully selecting diamonds and giving you a GIA cert with it. It's so hard getting trustworthy info.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks so much!

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

hi! I assume you are looking for a princess cut?

I'm glad you didn't buy that diamond without paperwork! definitely stick with diamonds that have a GIA or AGS report. there are plenty of reputable online vendors who will provide images/etc of the diamonds.

here is one from blue nile...0.996 carats and AGS ideal cut
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?track=head#diamonds_pid=LD01929189

 

[tyty333]

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Well, personally I think you should buy online from a vendor that provides all the pictures/images that tell us the stone is a
well cut stone that has excellent light return. GOG is a very good vendor.

Other vendors to consider are
Whiteflash, James Allen, BGD, ID Jewerly.

Are you looking at princess cut diamonds or rounds? We can help you find something in your budget. We have no pony
in the race...just like to help folks find a nice stone/setting in their budget.

 

[cheath]

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Thanks for the comments. I am indeed looking at a Princess cut diamond. I'd be more than grateful for any help finding something in my budget.

I think the thing that is the most discouraging is not really knowing if you get a "nice" diamond for the ~$4K range, or if I'm gonna get hosed given the size I'm trying to get (~1c). The last thing I want to do is get some big ring that has no bling....that would like getting a Porsche with the engine of a VW bug....looks good until you pop the hood.

I'll check into those websites you suggested. But I welcome other assistance.

 

[zephyr]

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I would also highly recommend GOG. They are awesome people. I love dealing with them, they are nice to work with, they really take care of you. most importantly, they educate you along the way. Thumbs up. www.goodoldgold.com

 

[cheath]

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I would also highly recommend GOG. They are awesome people. I love dealing with them, they are nice to work with, they really take care of you. most importantly, they educate you along the way. Thumbs up. www.goodoldgold.com

I've exchanged an email with Sarah at GOG. I'm hoping to get around a 1c diamond, with a budget of about $4K-$4,500 at most. They have some diamonds in my budget but they are apx. 3/4c, and they have a 1c but it's apx. $500 more than budget. I've asked her what happens next though since their rings/prices don't fit my desires/budget. I'm not sure if that's the point when a customer and store can't come together and end talks, or whether Sarah does....seller stuff.

Also, maybe somebody can chime in....the main reason I'm wanting a 1c is because the seller of settings said, "this setting is made for a 1c stone." They said it could be "custom made" to accommodate a smaller stone, but who knows if it's sales tricks to try and sell a larger diamond. She likes a number of Ritani rings...all of which the dealer said need the 1c. Maybe he's full of it?

 

[farmer gal]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

which setting are you looking at is it on there website?

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

which setting are you looking at is it on there website?

It's not on their website anymore because the dealer said it was discontinued and they're all on clearance now. It kinda looks like this one though, http://www.ritani.com/diamond_engagement_rings/item/1273/in_collection/3 I just know it's an Endless Love one. She likes a lot of those styles.

If "head size" is the thing in question, a number of their rings in that collection say .5-2.0 and custom. Maybe the dealer was just trying to make me think I needed a 1c stone. He said like an .88 would fit, because he showed me one...then showed me like a .95 that looked way nicer and pushed it a bit more. Hmmm.....

 

[vintagelover229]

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I also recommend GOG (they have a few princess cut stones on their steals and deals section too you should check out).

I found this one on www.jewelsbyericagrace.com

It's 4500.00 with a 1.34 carat center stone.

http://jewelsbyericagrace.smugmug.com/Jewelry/Modern-and-Estate-Pieces/175ctw-est-Estate-Princess-Cut/20398235_SDc2jp#1614183718_kswNcqw-A-LB

Now I realize this isn't a princess cut but it's a nice ring (owned by another PSer) and is a good price
http://www.diamondbistro.com/category/215/Loose-natural-Diamonds/listings/25659/GIA-cert!-704-VVS2-F-diamond.html

I know this whole set up is a bit over budget (5100.00) but they might be willing to work with you on it a bit and it comes with a beautiful setting giving you the finger coverage of a larger stone in a Ratini setting (and yes the seller was full of it since this princess cut is .7 carats and in a ratini setting)

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/


Also here is one that is in budget but you'd have to ask Jonathan if it's eye clean (some I clarity stones are eye clean) .97 carats
If it is I think this is a great stone and would leave you a bit of room for a setting (about 1k)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8921/

This one is just over at 1.06 carat and is SI2 but it's at the top of your 4k budget-meaning you'd have to get a reasonable temp setting to hold it
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8925/

 

[chel180]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Cheath- we really feel for you. most of us ended up on PS after a journey like you've had. That shop you went was talking crap and seems to be treating you like a fish to reel in. Unacceptable.

We will suggest some stones for you and help you pick the best one. You aren't alone without help- you have PS!
Here are a few ideas:
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2668199.htm
http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/8714/

This is a princess preset in the REL setting you like, around 4.5k complete
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

This site has a lot of options for your budget.....
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1389191.asp
or if you wanted to spend the lions hare of your budget on the diamond and go for a cheaper setting here are a couple over 1ct
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1384900.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1450833.asp


What is you budget for a ritani endless love? Any size stone will look nice in that setting and I'm sure we can find it for you, custom made to the centre stone you chose for a good price. Please bare in mind that the REL is a halo setting and adds quite a lot of size onto the setting. Anything for .75ct is going to look pretty substantial in that setting.

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Thanks for the help guys! I called up Ritani figuring they'd be a bit more impartial. Turns out that for any particular style of ring, it comes in different varieties, or models, like a .5c variety, a .75c variety, a 1c variety, etc. etc. That's why Ritani's website says any particular ring can accomodate .5-2.0ctw. It doesn't mean that range of stone is accomodated by the exact SAME ring, it means you can get that ring made for different stone sizes. Hopefully that makes sense. In any event, it turns out I'll need something that has sides anywhere from 5.3-5.7mm in length, which will likely turn out to be a .9-1.1c Princess cut diamond.

Cheath- we really feel for you. most of us ended up on PS after a journey like you've had. That shop you went was talking crap and seems to be treating you like a fish to reel in. Unacceptable. We will suggest some stones for you and help you pick the best one. You aren't alone without help- you have PS!

Thanks, I really appreciate the encouragement and support. I'll tell you what, buying was much easier when I was ignorant! When all I knew was the 4C's, I was golden!

Here are a few ideas:
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2668199.htm
http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/8714/

This is a princess preset in the REL setting you like, around 4.5k complete
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

This site has a lot of options for your budget.....
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1389191.asp
or if you wanted to spend the lions hare of your budget on the diamond and go for a cheaper setting here are a couple over 1ct
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1384900.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1450833.asp

Most of those aren't going to work because of the size. Like I wrote earlier, it seems that my particular setting - not a fishy salesman- is going to require me get a stone of apx 1c.

What is you budget for a ritani endless love? Any size stone will look nice in that setting and I'm sure we can find it for you, custom made to the centre stone you chose for a good price. Please bare in mind that the REL is a halo setting and adds quite a lot of size onto the setting. Anything for .75ct is going to look pretty substantial in that setting.

I'm not worrying about setting stuffs anymore regarding price or anything, I feel that department is covered. So when I say my budget is $4K with a $4,500 ceiling, that means aaaaaaall that money (or lack thereof) can be placed in a diamond.


I REALLY like the efforts GOG puts into customer awareness/education, and I get the impression they treat people like people not idiots with money. And many of their stones are upgradable later. Maybe I'm still naive, but I get the sense that if it comes from them, you don't have to worry about it being a good rock, because they put it through all their tests and approvals before they put their name behind it! I'm hoping the woman I've spoken with can lower the price of the $5K stone they have, or come with something that's a little smaller and cheaper.

I DEFINITELY appreciate the help/suggestions/support/advice though, so please feel free to continue to chime in.

 

[tyty333]

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Here is a J color which will probably show a hint of color but it makes up for it in size (1.22. cost is 4170 so would need a simple
solitaire setting. You can request up to 3 aset images from JA at no charge. That would be your next step.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1395616.asp

This is what a J colored princess would look like (not that you can tell anything about color from the computer but you can
see the contrast from the setting.)
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/solitaire-rings/2883/Solitaire-Ring.html

Here is a 1.25 K color for you too look at.
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/solitaire-rings/4474/Round-Solitaire-Ring.html

Here is an I in the
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/solitaire-rings/2431/Solitaire.html

Simple setting would run you about $400
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/2mm-Knife-Edge-18k-White-Gold-Solitaire-Ring.html

 

[farmer gal]

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Would this stone work?
http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-very-good-cut-i-color-si1-clarity_LD02266403

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Here is a J color which will probably show a hint of color but it makes up for it in size (1.22. cost is 4170 so would need a simple
solitaire setting. You can request up to 3 aset images from JA at no charge. That would be your next step.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1395616.asp

Thanks for the suggestions, but given the dimensions and weight I'm limited by (apx 1c) those are too big. Plus I don't know how I'd feel about a diamond with that low of clarity. I don't know much about a lot, but I know it's not often I even find those colors, at least with Blue Nile, and I don't know that I saw them on Good Old Gold either. I think "i" color is the lowest I'd want to go. Even if I couldn't notice the difference, I'm hard headed enough to think it matters. I would be open to it depending on the seller I guess, and if it came with all those pretty pictures making me think it sparkles nice (ASET, etc.).

Would this stone work?
http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-very-good-cut-i-color-si1-clarity_LD02266403

That would technically work. I was set to go with Blue Nile prior to a couple days ago. For all I know, that ring was my taker! Then I stumbled onto this site and heard about ASET, and all the other cool toys that Good Old Gold uses. Now I'm scared that if I go through Blue Nile I'll end up getting a $4K dud. It's the fear that if all these other companies use various technologies but Blue Nile doesn't, is Blue Nile selling shoddy diamonds. Oh man, I should've left well enough alone at learning about the 4C's.

But I will keep that ring in my possibility list. I think it may have been on my radar anyway.

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Here is a J color which will probably show a hint of color but it makes up for it in size (1.22. cost is 4170 so would need a simple
solitaire setting. You can request up to 3 aset images from JA at no charge. That would be your next step.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1395616.asp

Thanks for the suggestions, but given the dimensions and weight I'm limited by (apx 1c) those are too big. Plus I don't know how I'd feel about a diamond with that low of clarity. I don't know much about a lot, but I know it's not often I even find those colors, at least with Blue Nile, and I don't know that I saw them on Good Old Gold either. I think "i" color is the lowest I'd want to go. Even if I couldn't notice the difference, I'm hard headed enough to think it matters. I would be open to it depending on the seller I guess, and if it came with all those pretty pictures making me think it sparkles nice (ASET, etc.).

Would this stone work?
http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-very-good-cut-i-color-si1-clarity_LD02266403

That would technically work. I was set to go with Blue Nile prior to a couple days ago. For all I know, that ring was my taker! Then I stumbled onto this site and heard about ASET, and all the other cool toys that Good Old Gold uses. Now I'm scared that if I go through Blue Nile I'll end up getting a $4K dud. It's the fear that if all these other companies use various technologies but Blue Nile doesn't, is Blue Nile selling shoddy diamonds. Oh man, I should've left well enough alone at learning about the 4C's.

But I will keep that ring in my possibility list. I think it may have been on my radar anyway.

if you go with BlueNile I would stick with an AGS0 princess (I posted one earlier).

 

[Ravinmad]

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http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/Diamonds/diamond-details/0.910-F-VS2-Princess-Diamond-GIA-35033436

Price in a range you'd like, BGD will bring it in house and look at it before you buy it to ensure its eye clean.

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/Diamonds/diamond-details/0.910-F-VS2-Princess-Diamond-GIA-35033436

Price in a range you'd like, BGD will bring it in house and look at it before you buy it to ensure its eye clean.

VS2 will be eye-clean...just curious as to why that particular diamond seemed like a good candidate for evaluation?

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

I crave feedback/suggestions/direction. Sorry.

 

[canuk-gal]

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HI:

It is desirable to work with one vendor--since they can help to find something within your budget. At some point there will be "selling" but I doubt you'll get the "hustle" you experienced in the Diamond District. I think there is a distinct difference.

In the previous posts, others have discussed vendors like GOG, BGD and they are solid. Whiteflash and Infinity are also solid, respected vendors who offer well cut Princess cut diamonds. As they on online, there is a lot of transparency in product, guarentees and the like. Notwithstanding, there is countless feedback threads that may be gleaned here.

Despite your protestations, you have a lovely budget. May I recommend buying with a vendor who has an upgrade policy? You may be a grad student now....but not forever! That said, I am not a big fan of spending half or more of your budget on a setting. But that is just MHO.

cheers--Sharon

 

[diamondseeker2006]

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Okay, I am really confused. Have you already purchased a setting? You really should always buy the diamond and then the setting is fitted to the stone. You definitely do not want to buy a sample Ritani bezel setting. You NEED to have it custom made by Ritani to fit the stone exactly, so it doesn't really matter whether the stone is exactly 1 carat or not!

If this is the exact ring you want, this is what I would recommend buying. If it is just a little over budget, GOG has 6 month interest-free financing.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

is 4k your budget for the diamond and setting or diamond only?

a halo setting adds a LOT of size, so I think going under 1 ct could save you a lot of $$.

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Okay, I am really confused. Have you already purchased a setting? You really should always buy the diamond and then the setting is fitted to the stone. You definitely do not want to buy a sample Ritani bezel setting. You NEED to have it custom made by Ritani to fit the stone exactly, so it doesn't really matter whether the stone is exactly 1 carat or not!

If this is the exact ring you want, this is what I would recommend buying. If it is just a little over budget, GOG has 6 month interest-free financing.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

Sorry to be confusing. The setting is taken care of. Robbins Brothers had a Ritani setting that was normally like $3,500 that was marked down to $1,600 or so because it was discontinued. I bought it, her and I went into the store and the salesperson did the whole "do you like these three" with mine "secretly" among them. She liked mine a lot, so I kept it (whereas I would've returned it if she didn't like it). So yeah, setting is done. Maybe I screwed the pooch buying the setting first, but it was a great deal, she liked it, and I couldn't pass it up (and now it's after 30 days and too late to return it, so please don't tell me just how bad I may have messed up!) And the seller said any stone around 1c would be fine.

is 4k your budget for the diamond and setting or diamond only?

a halo setting adds a LOT of size, so I think going under 1 ct could save you a lot of $$.

$4K is for diamond. I already have a setting, as stated above.

HI:
It is desirable to work with one vendor--since they can help to find something within your budget. At some point there will be "selling" but I doubt you'll get the "hustle" you experienced in the Diamond District. I think there is a distinct difference.

In the previous posts, others have discussed vendors like GOG, BGD and they are solid. Whiteflash and Infinity are also solid, respected vendors who offer well cut Princess cut diamonds. As they on online, there is a lot of transparency in product, guarentees and the like. Notwithstanding, there is countless feedback threads that may be gleaned here....cheers--Sharon

Thanks Sharon. I am hoping to work with GOG. Their efforts at customer education make me feel very comfortable with them, and I feel like whatever I get from them won't be a hosing. I've looked at BGD some, but it seems harder to get something with his same guarantees. My first choice is currently GOG, but I'll look more closely at BGD.

 

[canuk-gal]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

Okay, I am really confused. Have you already purchased a setting? You really should always buy the diamond and then the setting is fitted to the stone. You definitely do not want to buy a sample Ritani bezel setting. You NEED to have it custom made by Ritani to fit the stone exactly, so it doesn't really matter whether the stone is exactly 1 carat or not!

If this is the exact ring you want, this is what I would recommend buying. If it is just a little over budget, GOG has 6 month interest-free financing.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

Sorry to be confusing. The setting is taken care of. Robbins Brothers had a Ritani setting that was normally like $3,500 that was marked down to $1,600 or so because it was discontinued. I bought it, her and I went into the store and the salesperson did the whole "do you like these three" with mine "secretly" among them. She liked mine a lot, so I kept it (whereas I would've returned it if she didn't like it). So yeah, setting is done. Maybe I screwed the pooch buying the setting first, but it was a great deal, she liked it, and I couldn't pass it up (and now it's after 30 days and too late to return it, so please don't tell me just how bad I may have messed up!) And the seller said any stone around 1c would be fine.

is 4k your budget for the diamond and setting or diamond only?

a halo setting adds a LOT of size, so I think going under 1 ct could save you a lot of $$.

$4K is for diamond. I already have a setting, as stated above.

HI:
It is desirable to work with one vendor--since they can help to find something within your budget. At some point there will be "selling" but I doubt you'll get the "hustle" you experienced in the Diamond District. I think there is a distinct difference.

In the previous posts, others have discussed vendors like GOG, BGD and they are solid. Whiteflash and Infinity are also solid, respected vendors who offer well cut Princess cut diamonds. As they on online, there is a lot of transparency in product, guarentees and the like. Notwithstanding, there is countless feedback threads that may be gleaned here....cheers--Sharon

Thanks Sharon. I am hoping to work with GOG. Their efforts at customer education make me feel very comfortable with them, and I feel like whatever I get from them won't be a hosing. I've looked at BGD some, but it seems harder to get something with his same guarantees. My first choice is currently GOG, but I'll look more closely at BGD.

HI:

GOG carries Ritani--that is helpful--as they might be able to find a stone that fits the setting since they "know" the product/model. Wishing you success--and let us know what they find for you.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Ravinmad]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/Diamonds/diamond-details/0.910-F-VS2-Princess-Diamond-GIA-35033436

Price in a range you'd like, BGD will bring it in house and look at it before you buy it to ensure its eye clean.

VS2 will be eye-clean...just curious as to why that particular diamond seemed like a good candidate for evaluation?

I went to BGD to find a stone that fit what we were searching for. I stated the eye clean statement as several folks have commented that they have witnessed a VS2 that wasnt all that it was cracked up to be and since BGD will bring every stone in house for evaluation it seems a waste not to use their offer.

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

oh, so you already own the setting? what are the exact dimensions it will take?

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

oh, so you already own the setting? what are the exact dimensions it will take?

Customer service said that long as the sides are anywhere between 5.3mm-5.7mm the stone will fit. They said most stones that are .9-1.1 are going to fit that just fine.

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

oh, so you already own the setting? what are the exact dimensions it will take?

Customer service said that long as the sides are anywhere between 5.3mm-5.7mm the stone will fit. They said most stones that are .9-1.1 are going to fit that just fine.

I meant .9c-1.1c (for the record)

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

how about

http://www.bluenile.com/princess-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_ld01929189

 

[cheath]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

how about

http://www.bluenile.com/princess-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_ld01929189

That's a nice diamond, fits comfy in my budget range, and is about $1K less than the ones I see on GOG. My only fear is that all I know is the dimensions it gives me. Without any new technologies behind it (ASET, etc.), it could be an "ugly" diamond.

I've used Blue Nile before, and I got what I thought was a pretty stone. But now the more I read and learn about different vendors, the more fear I have to do use them again. I was going to a couple months ago, but then I learned about this website and GOG. Since then, I've really started to feel like if I can get the money to buy from GOG, I don't have to worry about it being a dud. I may end up getting something like this at Blue Nile, but I can't shake that funny feeling that if I can pony up for something at GOG, or something nice comes in my price range, it will be worth it.

 

[slg47]

Re: Help finding a diamond...feeling overwhelmed the more I

how about

http://www.bluenile.com/princess-diamond-1-carat-or-less-good-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_ld01929189

That's a nice diamond, fits comfy in my budget range, and is about $1K less than the ones I see on GOG. My only fear is that all I know is the dimensions it gives me. Without any new technologies behind it (ASET, etc.), it could be an "ugly" diamond.

I've used Blue Nile before, and I got what I thought was a pretty stone. But now the more I read and learn about different vendors, the more fear I have to do use them again. I was going to a couple months ago, but then I learned about this website and GOG. Since then, I've really started to feel like if I can get the money to buy from GOG, I don't have to worry about it being a dud. I may end up getting something like this at Blue Nile, but I can't shake that funny feeling that if I can pony up for something at GOG, or something nice comes in my price range, it will be worth it.

this is an AGS0 stone...so AGS has graded the cut as 'ideal'. I don't think you have to worry about it being a dud!