JonnyBeGood
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2016
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- 6
I decided that it's time to ask her to marry me and I am hoping to find a good deal on a ring that is worth the money I pay for it. I have done a bit of research on this process, but I like to be very thorough with big purchases and I tend to rely on customer reviews, expert tips, etc. I live just outside of NYC so I spent a few hours in the Diamond District, but I am trying to take all of the negative attitudes towards the DD into consideration as well.
My budget for the stone + setting is around 7-8k.
I am looking for : Round, near colorless, 1.3-1.49ct, VS2+
During my recent trip to 47th street I saw a handful of diamonds that were in my price range, but I am not sure if I can trust what they are telling me. When I looked for online prices everything with my criteria was listed at a much higher price range (sometimes as high as double my budget), but these guys were willing to negotiate on a much more reasonable price than what I found online. I put deposits down on 2 separate stones, but then I found this site and I am beginning to question that decision. None of them had GIA stones and all of them were far too keen on selling me a diamond within minutes of showing it to me. Despite my reservations I did see some stones that seemed reasonable at first glance.
I found a beautiful round, 1.35ct, E, VS1, triple ex that they were willing to sell to me for a small amount over my budget.
I also put a deposit on a round, 1.47ct, D, VS1 clarity enhanced for even less than the above-mentioned stone. I have since learned that it's a good idea to avoid CE stones so I will need to get my deposit back. At that time I thought it was a steal as it was a much bigger diamond with better color although the polish and sym were only Very Good
From my brief time on this site I have found a few names that I will contact in the coming days for appointments if necessary, but in the meantime any other help would be appreciated. Am I realistic with my budget and the type of diamond I am looking for? Can I trust the prices I see online? All of the stones I found in the DD were of equal or better quality and were being offered to me for half of the online price. Although I did notice all of the diamonds they showed me came in packages with massive price tags. They would then offer it to me for much less and then negotiate even further after the fact.
My budget for the stone + setting is around 7-8k.
I am looking for : Round, near colorless, 1.3-1.49ct, VS2+
During my recent trip to 47th street I saw a handful of diamonds that were in my price range, but I am not sure if I can trust what they are telling me. When I looked for online prices everything with my criteria was listed at a much higher price range (sometimes as high as double my budget), but these guys were willing to negotiate on a much more reasonable price than what I found online. I put deposits down on 2 separate stones, but then I found this site and I am beginning to question that decision. None of them had GIA stones and all of them were far too keen on selling me a diamond within minutes of showing it to me. Despite my reservations I did see some stones that seemed reasonable at first glance.
I found a beautiful round, 1.35ct, E, VS1, triple ex that they were willing to sell to me for a small amount over my budget.
I also put a deposit on a round, 1.47ct, D, VS1 clarity enhanced for even less than the above-mentioned stone. I have since learned that it's a good idea to avoid CE stones so I will need to get my deposit back. At that time I thought it was a steal as it was a much bigger diamond with better color although the polish and sym were only Very Good
From my brief time on this site I have found a few names that I will contact in the coming days for appointments if necessary, but in the meantime any other help would be appreciated. Am I realistic with my budget and the type of diamond I am looking for? Can I trust the prices I see online? All of the stones I found in the DD were of equal or better quality and were being offered to me for half of the online price. Although I did notice all of the diamonds they showed me came in packages with massive price tags. They would then offer it to me for much less and then negotiate even further after the fact.