Help finding a diamond online

[EringNoob]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could help me with finding a solitaire diamond and answering my questions.

I am currently looking for a princess cut, ~1 ct +/- .10, trying to stay above color I and VS2. Also, I was wondering if buying a solitaire diamond is okay, and if anyone had problems purchasing a setting from their local jewelers. Thanks all and bless you all for this site.

Regards,

E-ring Noob

 

[Kayce]

Hi again. I would only suggest that when you go in to the local jeweler to talk about a mounting tell them that you have a family stone you want to use as an engagement ring and don''t tell them that you bought something online. They tend to be nicer and more helpful about loosing the diamond sale if they think it is a family stone.

 

[Regular Guy]

I think Kayce gives good advice, if you can work it.

Here''s one of many options to consider. The advantage of an ags0 is their science brought to princesses, particularly. The search by cut database could help, too. Alternately, other web vendors to target include: Blue Nile, exceldiamonds, and the infinity brand.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would also recommend WhiteFlash, Good Old Gold and Winfield's for top quality cut princess stones. If you are going with a simple solitare, I would have the diamond vendor set the stone so that they will be responsible in case there was accidental damage to the stone during setting. A local jeweler could certainly resize, if needed.

Besides the one Ira recommended, here are a couple more:

http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-43128.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-40108.htm

 

[EringNoob]

Those diamonds were I color. So do you guys think it''s better to get a I color diamond, VS1 vs. a H color diamond, VS2. Ultimately comes down to what is more important for the overall look of a diamond, color or clarity?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/9/2008 4:25:22 PM
Author: EringNoob
Those diamonds were I color. So do you guys think it''s better to get a I color diamond, VS1 vs. a H color diamond, VS2. Ultimately comes down to what is more important for the overall look of a diamond, color or clarity?

With this scenario, I would go for H VS2. To me, colour is more visible, whereas if a diamond is eyeclean, you won''t see any difference with the naked eye between VS2, VS1 or VVS etc. Also as long as the cut is good, any colour grade will look its best, so it can be a matter of preference with colour.

 

[Regular Guy]

Date: 6/9/2008 4:25:22 PM
Author: EringNoob
Those diamonds were I color. So do you guys think it''s better to get a I color diamond, VS1 vs. a H color diamond, VS2. Ultimately comes down to what is more important for the overall look of a diamond, color or clarity?

Actually, all things being equal, I would choose H VS2 over I VS1. But...I only used the search by cut utility here, cause I''m a little lazy. My choice was based on a function of options available, and lowest cost available, while giving you the goods. But you know...all these companies have little sliders, and such...making shopping for a diamond kinda like shooting fish in a barrel. Have you checked any of these other places?

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

What is your budget? Here is a gorgeous 1.003 ct. G/VS2 from GoodOldGold.com. It's a lot more than the two up top, but it is 2 color grades higher. Jonathan at GOG can set the diamond into a solitaire setting for you so no worries about having to have it set locally. Unless you really want to. I have had mixed experiences from B&M salespeople when I tell them I got my diamond online. Some are great about and some cop an attitude. Their problem, I guess.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond.php?d=2305&shape=16&ctMin=1.0&ctMax=1.10&clarity=48&color=56&resultsColumns=268435471&singleResult=1

 

[EringNoob]

I''m aiming to stay under 6.5-7k including setting. Do you think I can get a ~1 ct, H or lower color, VS1-VS2 diamond with a platinum setting for this amount? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you everyone.

Regards,
E-Ring Noob

 

[Regular Guy]

Ok...let''s forget George & Ringo...

John, Paul...how do you read this thing...

I see =141&src=loupe:2o8h065d]the option...you talk about pricing being in US dollars...but where''s the number?

Away for a bit to pick up the boys...please talk amongst yourselves...

 

[John P]

Date: 6/9/2008 2:22:15 PM
Author: Kayce

Hi again. I would only suggest that when you go in to the local jeweler to talk about a mounting tell them that you have a family stone you want to use as an engagement ring and don't tell them that you bought something online. They tend to be nicer and more helpful about loosing the diamond sale if they think it is a family stone.

I've heard this in the past Kayce, but I'm not inclined to agree with it.

Consumers should not be penalized for finding value they believe in. I think the days when independents could turn away business simply to spite a competing source are numbered. There are benefits to selling the setting-only:

- There can be more margin in the setting than the diamond these days.
- The client is regularly back in your store for cleaning/checking.
- The client could bring repeat and referral business.

The legitimate sticky wicket is about who insures the stone for damage while it's being set (of course a "family stone" brings this same question). If that obstacle can be overcome there are benefits to gaining a new client for forward-thinking dealers. A dealer who becomes prickly just because you found value elsewhere might not deserve your business.

 

[John P]

Date: 6/9/2008 5:58:06 PM
Author: Regular Guy
Ok...let's forget George & Ringo...

John, Paul...how do you read this thing...

I see =141&src=loupe:2o8h065d]the option...you talk about pricing being in US dollars...but where's the number?

Away for a bit to pick up the boys...please talk amongst yourselves...

Are you talking to Popes Ira?

Thanks for asking. As a manufacturer we are no longer showing numbers. Those are in the hands of our authorized dealers. All Infinity dealers share access to all diamonds and the public can contact any dealer - by geography or by familiarity - for the quote on any diamond shown.

 

[Regular Guy]

John,

Re E-ringNoob''s comment & query...

Date: 6/9/2008 2:17:39 PM
Author:EringNoob
Also, I was wondering if buying a solitaire diamond is okay, and if anyone had problems purchasing a setting from their local jewelers. E-ring Noob

I had a problem with a local jeweler I''d hoped to work with. She basically didn''t want to be hassled and suggested I do the whole thing with my on-line vendor...and so I did. Of course, I could have worked harder, or sought a different local vendor. Personally...I''d rather not be fibbing to my jeweler of choice. But...I''d personally be especially interested in having a friend/vendor to go to...and if I could make conscionable a little mis-representation...I do think it''s worth the contemplation.

Re policies...work with me. You know I like to recommend my friends...but if you can make it easier for me to do that, that would be swell. I''ve not studied Infinity''s patterns of practice, but in communications with Paul, had actually thought there was a recent decision to go TO posting prices...after having not done so. I CAN tell you I noticed Continental posting here with a first post recently...but my last attempt to get pricing from them was more than a year ago, with a phone call, and a story that I was interested in a stone...actually for another Pricescope person. I think it was a large Princess then, too.

Otherwise...seems like we need to figure out problems with Excel which doesn''t even give Pricescope the business, but is routinely pretty cheap, while earning AGS'' zero. Of course...they''re virtual...but without knowing better how...say...Infinity trumps that criteria.....it''s hard work to be a Prosumer friend...and this post is designed to ask you to help make it easier.

Regards,

 

[Paul-Antwerp]

Hi Ira,

Thank you for being pushy while we our fighting with our growing pains. We are now working on having our full stock listed on PS, so that should make your life as such easier.

At the same time, our strategy is not fully PS- or Internet-based. We are happy to have some highly regarded PS-retailers carrying our product, but wa are also working on setting up a network of local retailers carrying our product. A lot of John''s energy goes into educating these people, not only into the technical (current and future cut-grading systems, ideal-scope, ASET, chevron-faceting on princess-cuts, ...) but also in how to incorporate the internet into their store-strategy.

It is a pleasure to see you pushing us to remain focused. We value these suggestions highly.

Live long,