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help007

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Here are some of the qualities that she said she would want in a ring:
Carat - .90-1.25
Cut - very good (possible just good)
Color - anything from D-J would work (apparently has little effect on look of diamond)
Clarity - between SI2-VS1

She thinks she prefers the square princess cut, solitaire, and the more prongs the more secure the diamond. She wants a white gold 14k band in a bezel style. She did some shopping online and found one with the following qualities - Princess Cut diamond (I notice it doesn''t say ''very good'' or ''good''), carat weight 0.91, color H, clarity SI1 with a 14k white gold band at 5.5 size. The price for this was $3,700. Is this a reasonable price for this quality of ring?

I told her that the price range is between $4,000-$5,000. Do you have any other recommendations in that price range and with those qualities or better? Also how does one go about ordering/trusting an online diamond company? I see the convenience of having a local store to go to with my questions or if the ring needs adjustments and cleanings. what do I do if I by from an online dealer?

Thanks for the help,

Help007
 
Hello, and welcome! It sounds like your girlfriend has a good idea of what she wants... I would suggest searching the following sights for stones and settings that match her specifications. Theses online vendors have great reputations, and you can view much of their work on the "Show Me The Ring" forum... Look through the eye candy thread.

Whiteflash
James Allen
Good Old Gold
Knox
*NOTE* I do not know too much about the diamonds that are sold by Knox, but their settings are lovely!
 
Date: 8/30/2009 6:22:56 PM
Author: Tuckins1
Hello, and welcome! It sounds like your girlfriend has a good idea of what she wants... I would suggest searching the following sights for stones and settings that match her specifications. Theses online vendors have great reputations, and you can view much of their work on the ''Show Me The Ring'' forum... Look through the eye candy thread.

Whiteflash
James Allen
Good Old Gold
Knox
*NOTE* I do not know too much about the diamonds that are sold by Knox, but their settings are lovely!
Just to add to Tuckie''s suggestions

www.highperformancediamonds.com

www.niceice.com

www.briangavindiamonds.com
 
Date: 8/31/2009 3:22:57 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 8/30/2009 6:22:56 PM
Author: Tuckins1
Hello, and welcome! It sounds like your girlfriend has a good idea of what she wants... I would suggest searching the following sights for stones and settings that match her specifications. Theses online vendors have great reputations, and you can view much of their work on the ''Show Me The Ring'' forum... Look through the eye candy thread.

Whiteflash
James Allen
Good Old Gold
Knox
*NOTE* I do not know too much about the diamonds that are sold by Knox, but their settings are lovely!
Just to add to Tuckie''s suggestions

www.highperformancediamonds.com

www.niceice.com

www.briangavindiamonds.com
I saw this on www.highperformancediamonds.com

Round brilliant 0.98 Ct F VS1 EX (1) HPD5284 AGS 7,963 USD

that price seems crazy high for that diamond?
 
Date: 8/31/2009 9:19:37 AM
Author: djknap
I saw this on www.highperformancediamonds.com

Round brilliant 0.98 Ct F VS1 EX (1) HPD5284 AGS 7,963 USD

that price seems crazy high for that diamond?

Nope, not really, considering it was cut and priced last year, when diamond prices peaked.
 
I just happened to see this remark, and went to check our database. As such, I found a mistake, which has been corrected. Within minutes, this will reflect on the HPD-site.

My apologies.
 
Date: 8/31/2009 11:10:18 AM
Author: Paul-Antwerp
I just happened to see this remark, and went to check our database. As such, I found a mistake, which has been corrected. Within minutes, this will reflect on the HPD-site.

My apologies.
That explains it, thanks Paul.
 
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