I'm in the market for an engagement ring/stone and my GF has her heart set on a certain Jared setting. I spent some time looking at all their different diamonds and the best bang for the buck was a LEO branded diamond 1.14 ct with a GSI certificate G color, very good cut, SI2. The inclusions were to the side and did not detract from the beauty of the stone. Price $5900
Browsing Pricescope's diamonds, I found I can get significantly more bang for the buck potentially but I see many stores (such as solomonbrothers using an EGL report which typically report 2-3points higher than the more reputable companies. What do you all think about:
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/DiamondDetail.aspx?sku=127563&affiliate=9318613A-AD0C-4530-A456-0409DFEFB8DE%20&utm_source=PriceScope Rates 1.7 on HCA
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Diamond_5F95Y65F Rates 1.2 on HCA
If the diamond isnt a mess on the table then I think it will look fine in the ring and I can get an additional .3 to .4 ct for $1k less than the brick and mortar store with an ideal cut. I find it credulous that Jared will not negotiate on the diamond either...their margins much be rather large.
Thanks for any advice and please steer me in the right direction if you happen to see deals. $6,000 is the most I can go for on a round brilliant diamond. She wants lots of brilliance/fire/sparkling but no imperfections that are eyesores.
Browsing Pricescope's diamonds, I found I can get significantly more bang for the buck potentially but I see many stores (such as solomonbrothers using an EGL report which typically report 2-3points higher than the more reputable companies. What do you all think about:
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/DiamondDetail.aspx?sku=127563&affiliate=9318613A-AD0C-4530-A456-0409DFEFB8DE%20&utm_source=PriceScope Rates 1.7 on HCA
http://www.solomonbrothers.com/Diamond_5F95Y65F Rates 1.2 on HCA
If the diamond isnt a mess on the table then I think it will look fine in the ring and I can get an additional .3 to .4 ct for $1k less than the brick and mortar store with an ideal cut. I find it credulous that Jared will not negotiate on the diamond either...their margins much be rather large.
Thanks for any advice and please steer me in the right direction if you happen to see deals. $6,000 is the most I can go for on a round brilliant diamond. She wants lots of brilliance/fire/sparkling but no imperfections that are eyesores.