I could really use some HELP

[jbugno]

So I kind of bought an engagment ring from Jared''s last week and I think it was a mistake. Luckly I can still return for a full refund. The reason I think it was a mistake is because I recently found this site which in turn introduced me to sites like goodoldgold.com, bluenile.com, whiteflash.com and it looks like I can get a much better ring for what I paid.

Here is the princess cut diamond I purchased.

I.G.I cert. (not even a full cert with table % and girdle thickness, I have to call IGI for that myself, EVERYTHING listed on the cert is below)

Shape/Cut: Rectangular Mod Brill
Measurments: 5.77 x 5.34 x 4.45
Weight: 1.22 CT
Color: E
Clarity: SI2
Polish/Symmetry: Good/Good
Treatment: None

COST: $6,600

Now I did some math, and I think I did it correctly. I calced a L/W Ratio of 1.00:1.08 which is not to good I think and Depth % of 83.3% which is also not good.

I really like the setting: White Gold, I think it had 0.75 CT of baghets and two side stones. It cost $1,800. I dont have a pic so I attached a drawing.

Ok if you have stuck with me this far thank you, and hopefully I will be done typing soon.

Now the ONE thing that I do like about Jareds is a policy they have stating they will replace and diamond that is chiped, broken, or lost from its original setting durring normal wear. And they clean and re-finish the white gold for lifetime of ring.

That seems like a good policy, BUT I dont know anything about other insurance policys (homeowners, dedicated ring insurance, etc.)

I may still keep the setting and buy the main stone online, but overall
WHAT SHOULD I DO...???

 

[Nadeaux]

Sounds like you rushed into buying and now regret your purchase. If that''s the case and you can return for a full refund then go return it ASAP. Then come back here, do your research and then make an educated decision on what diamond you want so that you will feel good about your purchase.

 

[Jenn5504]

Date: 2/20/2008 11:19:01 AM
Author: Nadeaux
Sounds like you rushed into buying and now regret your purchase. If that''s the case and you can return for a full refund then go return it ASAP. Then come back here, do your research and then make an educated decision on what diamond you want so that you will feel good about your purchase.

DITTO. I think you can definately do better, and KNOW you''re getting what you paid for by going with one of the PS trusted vendors. I purchased my origional setting and wedding band from Jared''s and regret it to this day. The setting was POOR quality and I had nothing but problems with their "ESP" service plan---they SAY everything is covered but they sure don''t act that way when issues to arise.

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome Jbugno!

I would also suggest returning the diamond, and work with a Pricescope vendor such as Whiteflash, Good old Gold, Wink Jones, James Allen etc, who have the diamonds in house. That way they can use their expertise to help you find a stunning Princess, which is beautifully cut, within your budget.

 

[jbugno]

I agree.. I think they kind of pressured me into the purchase and I didnt do my homework beforhand. I am going to retun it but what do you think about possibly just buying the setting? Do you think I should just do an extensive search online for something like it or would it be ok to get the one I found there?

Since I''m going with an online dealer any recommendations.

 

[Nadeaux]

If you love the setting keep it, but unless it''s your ultimate setting i''d return it as well. There are hundreds of settings online so unless that was the perfect one then I''d get one online as well.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/20/2008 11:33:17 AM
Author: Nadeaux
If you love the setting keep it, but unless it''s your ultimate setting i''d return it as well. There are hundreds of settings online so unless that was the perfect one then I''d get one online as well.

I agree, it might be easier to return the whole thing and get your new diamond and setting from the same vendor.

 

[jbugno]

Thank you everyone for the input.

I am definatly going to return the diamond. And I am going to look online for both a diamond and setting. If I find a setting that I like then it''s going back also.

Right now I am going to look at the following sites.

www.bluenile.com
www.whiteflash.com
www.goodoldgold.com

Any thoughts on which one is best
Any recommendations on other sites???

 

[enbcfsobe]

if the setting is a stock setting, just return the whole thing. if you don''t find another that you like, you can always buy it again later. it definitely simplifies things to get the stone and setting at the same place.

 

[Jenn5504]

Date: 2/20/2008 11:59:21 AM
Author: enbcfsobe
if the setting is a stock setting, just return the whole thing. if you don''t find another that you like, you can always buy it again later. it definitely simplifies things to get the stone and setting at the same place.

Ditto again.