Bermudajem
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Nov 30, 2006
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- 7
Hello, This is my first post on this site and I believe my 3rd post anywhere so thanks to all those that reply. I hope it is in the right area. I currently live in Bermuda where there is not a large selection of diamonds hence I have had to focus my search online. I am stressed! It has been going quite well, however I wanted to know if people think maybe I should book a trip to stay with a friend and go look at diamonds in New York at Diamond Alley or whatever the name is? Yes I would be able to see the actual ring but would I actually save any money or would I end up paying more and waste a trip?
I am looking for a princess cut stone 2 Carat, G-H, VS1 - VS2, Premium Cut, and 72% depth/ table 70% with a crown of about 10%. I have found a few online which meet my budget and criteria at $15,000. I checked with a friend in New York and she said I would pay about $20,000 for the same ring there. I also guess if I do not like it I can return it if purchased online, most places are 30 days so if I ordered middle of December that should be fine.
Any feedback regarding how I should be a better shopper online or if I should spend the money $400 and go to New York for the weekend would be appreciated? I have asked for Ideal Scope images from a few places but no luck they offered to send it to an appraiser specifically ICE Store but they work with an appraiser at their recommendation, I am not questioning their credibility just wondering if there is any benefit to them offering to send it to their appraiser.
Also would a good SI stone have anything noticeable in a princess setting as well as color say H as opposed to G? (I know this has been posted before but just felt I would ask)
I have found some great sites thanks to this which are more cost effective then Blue Nile and I am very thankful to everyone that replies to my post in advance. More then you will ever know as spending 10 hours a day for the past 6 days has almost caused a breakdown and has consumed me. I just want it to be right as she has waited 5 years for me.
I am looking for a princess cut stone 2 Carat, G-H, VS1 - VS2, Premium Cut, and 72% depth/ table 70% with a crown of about 10%. I have found a few online which meet my budget and criteria at $15,000. I checked with a friend in New York and she said I would pay about $20,000 for the same ring there. I also guess if I do not like it I can return it if purchased online, most places are 30 days so if I ordered middle of December that should be fine.
Any feedback regarding how I should be a better shopper online or if I should spend the money $400 and go to New York for the weekend would be appreciated? I have asked for Ideal Scope images from a few places but no luck they offered to send it to an appraiser specifically ICE Store but they work with an appraiser at their recommendation, I am not questioning their credibility just wondering if there is any benefit to them offering to send it to their appraiser.
Also would a good SI stone have anything noticeable in a princess setting as well as color say H as opposed to G? (I know this has been posted before but just felt I would ask)
I have found some great sites thanks to this which are more cost effective then Blue Nile and I am very thankful to everyone that replies to my post in advance. More then you will ever know as spending 10 hours a day for the past 6 days has almost caused a breakdown and has consumed me. I just want it to be right as she has waited 5 years for me.
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