Hi Everyone,
First I''d like to thank you for having this website and forums available for newbies like me. I''ve been shopping around for an engagement ring for the past 3-4 months and was very happy to find such a useful source of information and education. I originally stopped at a Tiffany''s to learn something about diamonds, but they really only talk about the 4 C''s. I was also quite shocked at their markup and am not really into the brand name that much. The upside was that the salesman was very helpful and respectful even though I told him I was not ready to buy.
The only other trip I''ve taken to a diamond shop was in a jewelry district. They didn''t have much of a selection and I was only able to look at the diamond through a 10X loupe. The price was too good to be true, so I passed it up in hopes of finding something better and more trustworthy online. I''ve felt lucky to be exposed to other sites through Pricescope that isn''t mainstream. Still, I''ve been leaning towards Blue Nile because I''ve purchased a diamond necklace and diamond earrings through them and have had a good experience. In addition, they have the setting that I''ve had my eye on. I haven''t been able to find the same one elsewhere. I have finally selected a general criteria of what I''m looking for, but am still open to other options.
What I am looking for is an opinion on this diamond and setting I''ve had my eye on during the past few days. I''m in no hurry to buy, but it would be useful for me in terms of education to see if I''m able to select a decent diamond on my own. I would appreciate any feedback or advice you could give me.
The following links should provide you with the information that I usually see asked for, including the GIA report.
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&track=btntext_viewselect&elem=img&pid=LD01224919&filter_id=0
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=2717&page=1&col=2&row=5&pos=14&set_shape=
Thank you!
First I''d like to thank you for having this website and forums available for newbies like me. I''ve been shopping around for an engagement ring for the past 3-4 months and was very happy to find such a useful source of information and education. I originally stopped at a Tiffany''s to learn something about diamonds, but they really only talk about the 4 C''s. I was also quite shocked at their markup and am not really into the brand name that much. The upside was that the salesman was very helpful and respectful even though I told him I was not ready to buy.
The only other trip I''ve taken to a diamond shop was in a jewelry district. They didn''t have much of a selection and I was only able to look at the diamond through a 10X loupe. The price was too good to be true, so I passed it up in hopes of finding something better and more trustworthy online. I''ve felt lucky to be exposed to other sites through Pricescope that isn''t mainstream. Still, I''ve been leaning towards Blue Nile because I''ve purchased a diamond necklace and diamond earrings through them and have had a good experience. In addition, they have the setting that I''ve had my eye on. I haven''t been able to find the same one elsewhere. I have finally selected a general criteria of what I''m looking for, but am still open to other options.
What I am looking for is an opinion on this diamond and setting I''ve had my eye on during the past few days. I''m in no hurry to buy, but it would be useful for me in terms of education to see if I''m able to select a decent diamond on my own. I would appreciate any feedback or advice you could give me.
The following links should provide you with the information that I usually see asked for, including the GIA report.
http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&track=btntext_viewselect&elem=img&pid=LD01224919&filter_id=0
http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=2717&page=1&col=2&row=5&pos=14&set_shape=
Thank you!
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