I have been searching and reading so much I am going blind. I went to the LA Jewelry District and all of the naysayers there (re: online buying) angered me, especially those at some shops (i.e., Oscars) referred to people on this site. I found some good stones, then when I returned to compare it online they were cheaper, but I couldn''t stand the shady sales tactics (bring our the Rapp and showing me proices for different styles and applying them to my cut). Trusting nobody now (ugh) I am going back online and feeling like I''m starting all over again. Heres where I''m atand I would really like to wrap this up soon.... I found a diamond on Blue Nile that meets my numbers:
Stock number: LD00405165
Price: $12,677
Bank wire price: $12,487
Carat weight: 1.69
Cut: Very Good
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Depth %: 65.7%
Table %: 64%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very good
Girdle: Medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 8.33 x 5.74 x 3.77 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.45
I am not thrilled with the settings there, but would like to see a channel set with a unique setting. I have followed the advice on this site and have read, but still feel a bit overwhelmed. What are your thoughts on the above stone? Is it a good deal? How is working with Blue Nile?
Stock number: LD00405165
Price: $12,677
Bank wire price: $12,487
Carat weight: 1.69
Cut: Very Good
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Depth %: 65.7%
Table %: 64%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very good
Girdle: Medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 8.33 x 5.74 x 3.77 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.45
I am not thrilled with the settings there, but would like to see a channel set with a unique setting. I have followed the advice on this site and have read, but still feel a bit overwhelmed. What are your thoughts on the above stone? Is it a good deal? How is working with Blue Nile?