OK, I''m sure you guys get a million dopes like me looking for some help. I know nothing about diamonds, absolutely nothing. After going to both Saks and Tiffany''s, I truly feel as if I know even less now. Saks has the Rand diamond and of course Tiffany has their own. I basically know what I am looking for but I can''t help but feel that I am getting fairly ripped off. I can''t imagine that the premium they place on their stones make them any better than those purchased from any other reputable dealer.
Here is my situation. I need to purchase a good quality, roughly 2.5 carat, round (brilliant cut) engagement ring. I prefer the Tiffany setting as it is very clean and really enhances the stone. My budget is somewhere between 25,000-35,000. I thought within that range I could purchase a fairly nice stone, but after visiting these two stores I am really disheartned. Can someone please tell me what kind of stone I should expect for this budget. I would like something in the D,E or F range and in or around vvs1.
Do I have any shot? I have a friend that works at Saks and she can get me her corporate discount, but even with that I feel as if I''m getting seriously taken to the cleaners. Anyway, thank you for your time and would appreciate any assistance with this journey.
Here is my situation. I need to purchase a good quality, roughly 2.5 carat, round (brilliant cut) engagement ring. I prefer the Tiffany setting as it is very clean and really enhances the stone. My budget is somewhere between 25,000-35,000. I thought within that range I could purchase a fairly nice stone, but after visiting these two stores I am really disheartned. Can someone please tell me what kind of stone I should expect for this budget. I would like something in the D,E or F range and in or around vvs1.
Do I have any shot? I have a friend that works at Saks and she can get me her corporate discount, but even with that I feel as if I''m getting seriously taken to the cleaners. Anyway, thank you for your time and would appreciate any assistance with this journey.