What do you think about Blue Nile Signature Diamonds?

[nkc]

Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

What do you think about buying a signature diamond from Blue Nile? Will I be able to find the same quality for less elsewhere?

I have looked at GOG diamonds. They are not any cheaper. Also, GOG only offers his own reports and refused to provide a third party report (like GCAL) that shows H&A and light performance.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'm looking for a perfect diamond!

What do you think about buying a signature diamond from Blue Nile? Will I be able to find the same quality for less elsewhere?

I have looked at GOG diamonds. They are not any cheaper. Also, GOG only offers his own reports and refused to provide a third party report (like GCAL) that shows H&A and light performance.

No one offers more information on light performance than Good Old Gold in addition to GIA or AGS lab reports which are definitely 3rd party. So it strikes me as a little odd that you'd even consider Blue Nile who provides much less information.

Or maybe you are referring to some other GOG!!! That's about the only way your post would make sense!

 

[ecf8503]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

??? Good Old Gold has TONS of information on their stones. I don't understand what you mean.

 

[maccers]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

What do you think about buying a signature diamond from Blue Nile? Will I be able to find the same quality for less elsewhere?

I have looked at GOG diamonds. They are not any cheaper. Also, GOG only offers his own reports and refused to provide a third party report (like GCAL) that shows H&A and light performance.

GOG offers either an AGS or GIA report with pretty much every stone. It's at the bottom of the page, under the photos.

 

[nkc]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

Dear ecf8505,
GOG has information and reports generated by GOG regarding H&A and light performance. They are not independent third party reports.

Dear maccers,
As you know, GIA and AGS reports does not have information regarding H&A and light performance.

Please note that I'm not saying GOG reports are not good. I would just prefer to have an independent third party report. This also allows me compare the same type of reports and the prices. I feel GOG refuses to provide GCAL reports because they do not want buyers to compare.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I'm looking for a perfect diamond!

What do you think about buying a signature diamond from Blue Nile? Will I be able to find the same quality for less elsewhere?

I have looked at GOG diamonds. They are not any cheaper. Also, GOG only offers his own reports and refused to provide a third party report (like GCAL) that shows H&A and light performance.

GOG provides a lot of info...much more so than BN.

I have purchased from BN, but if I were shopping for a diamond right now, BN wouldn't be at the top of my list based on what they offer in info about diamonds. Have you looked at WF's prices? They have some great stones and provide more info than BN!

 

[cabbitstarr]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

There is no site that provides more info on a stone than GOG. We're preparing to buy a ring and I've looked at EVERY SITE extensively.

I wish they all provided as much info as GOG, but I'm sure it's a lot of work.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I'm looking for a perfect diamond!

What do you think about buying a signature diamond from Blue Nile? Will I be able to find the same quality for less elsewhere?

I have looked at GOG diamonds. They are not any cheaper. Also, GOG only offers his own reports and refused to provide a third party report (like GCAL) that shows H&A and light performance.

Also, why are you starting multiple threads on this website complaining about this?

 

[nkc]

Dear diamondseeker6,

GOG does not offer third party reports regarding H&A and light performance. GIA and AGS do not have enough information. I hope my post makes sense now!

 

[nkc]

Oh... I did not know that I have started multiple threads! I'm new here and not sure I'm using this correctly! Could you please help?

I'm not sure why you think I'm complaining! I'm asking a question.

 

[ecf8503]

How is GOG's use of technology any different than say an independent appraiser with the same equipment? If you're that concerned, get a stone from each vendor, take them to an independent appraiser who actually has, and knows how to operate, the "desired" technology. That's all you can do if you don't trust vendors like GOG, WF, BGD, etc...

 

[nkc]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

Dear MC,

Please read my reply so you understand what I mean. I explained that I'm not saying the reports are bad. I would just prefer a third party report (it's a personal preference).

I also mentioned that I'm new and asked for help because I'm not sure where to post. May be you can be a positive person and help me!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mico]

I was told my diamond was a signature BN diamond, I bought it from IDJ who called it in and has a price match guarantee, you can look in my topics if you want to see more pictures.

 

[maccers]

Re: Are Blue Nile Diamonds too Expensive?

I think people are trying to be helpful. Many, many people on PS have had great experiences with GOG. I don't think GOG is trying to hide anything from customers, in fact, I feel that their tutorials on youtube and general customer service are great examples of how they try to educate consumers.

As for GCAL and GOG "refusing" to get this report for their diamonds, I assume it's because it's an extra expense which will be passed on to customer and GOG has a system already in place providing customers with quite a bit of information.

 

[nkc]

Dear ecf8503,

Please read! I did not say the reports are not good. I prefer a third party report (it's my personal preference)!

I asked what you guys think.... I did not ask what I should do.

Thank you for your reply

 

[nkc]

Dear Mico,

Thanks a lot.

I'm not sure how to find it. I would appreciate it if you could post a link.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Dear ecf8503,

Please read! I did not say the reports are not good. I prefer a third party report (it's my personal preference)!

I asked what you guys think.... I did not ask what I should do.

Thank you for your reply

I think with GOG, you're going to get about the most comprehensive information available about the diamonds they have available.

Comparing the amount of info between GOG and BN is apples to oranges. GOG provides more than most vendors, BN provides very little information. That is why I probably wouldn't buy a loose diamond from BN, but I DO buy fun stuff from them (like pendants/earrings).

Pricewise, I am not sure. I've only purchased loose diamonds from one vendor (WF) and all three were spectacular!

 

[nkc]

Dear maccers,

I'm looking for a diamond and asking if anyone had a previous experience buying a BN signature diamond and what they think. I'm also asking jewellers on this forum what they think.

I'm not sure why we're discussing how great GOG is and how helpful people are and why GOG does not provide GCAL.

Thank you for your reply

 

[nkc]

Thanks MC

 

[maccers]

Dear maccers,

I'm looking for a diamond and asking if anyone had a previous experience buying a BN signature diamond and what they think. I'm also asking jewellers on this forum what they think.

I'm not sure why we're discussing how great GOG is and how helpful people are and why GOG does not provide GCAL.

Thank you for your reply

Sorry, that was intended for your other thread on this topic.

 

[LetItShine]

I have a Bluenile Signature ideal diamond and I couldnt be happier with it. They dont provide idealscope and asset images like some of the other vendors but I believe you pay extra for those in the price. For me, I shopped on the specs and the assurance of the GCAL report and a 30 day return policy. I wasnt able to find a better price elsewhere. If you ever think you might want to upgrade in the future you may want to review the upgrade policies of different vendors. At Bluenile you have to spend double the original purchase price. Again, I love my diamond from Bluenile and I dont think you can go wrong with one of their Signature diamonds. I also found their representatives to be very helpful. Good luck in your search.

 

[Mico]

Dear Mico,

Thanks a lot.

I'm not sure how to find it. I would appreciate it if you could post a link.

[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-1-93-i-si2-gia-xxx-in-a-vatche-u113-via-idj.181396/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-1-93-i-si2-gia-xxx-in-a-vatche-u113-via-idj.181396/[/URL]

i have the images sent to me by my vendor. blue nile doesn't send you those, I believe. Let me know if you need anything else. I'd highly recommend finding someone you trust who is able to provide images like the ones my vendor did, especially if it's going to be an online purchase. You will see my SI2 is an incredibly clean stone (see the pictures on page 1 and 2)

 

[mandasand]

I would suggest that you buy the BN Signature stone you like (after reviewing the report and plugging numbers in the HCA tool). Then, take the stone to an independent appraiser yourself. It doesn't really matter where you get the stone, if you want a 3rd party appraisal, you'll need to do that separate from the place you buy it from.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think you have missed the point that many of us were making, and that is that we/I feel FAR more confident in buying a Good Old Gold stone with the wealth of information that they provide over a stone from BN with a GCAL report.

So to answer your question, no, I would not buy a diamond from Blue Nile, because I prefer the extensive information and trade-in policies offered by vendors such as Good Old Gold and WhiteFlash.

 

[mandasand]

I think you have missed the point that many of us were making, and that is that we/I feel FAR more confident in buying a Good Old Gold stone with the wealth of information that they provide over a stone from BN with a GCAL report.

I agree. You asked for our opinion if you should buy from BN or somewhere else. We pretty much said go somewhere else. But, if you want to buy from BN, they have a good return policy and it will give you enough time to have it appraised by a 3rd party appraiser. So, do what you feel comfortable with.

 

[nkc]

Dear LetItShine,

I agree with you that Blue Nile Signature diamonds are beautiful. I have seen them. I was wondering if anybody has bought from blue Nile and other sources who can provide an in depth comparison. GCAL is more important to me that ASET and other reports provided by the seller. So I totally agree with you.

 

[nkc]

Diamondseeker2006,

What's more extensive about the information provided by other vendors? Please don't send me a link. I would prefer if you can tell me what you get out of these reports that is not indicated in GCAL certificate.

Please stick to the fact and don't judge if I'm missing the point or not because you don't read my mind!

 

[JulieN]

AGS is a 3rd party that provides light performance grading. Neither AGS nor GCAL grades h&a.

 

[nkc]

Dear Mico,

Thanks a lot for sending the pictures. I also think your ring is beautiful.

I think the reports/ pictures sent by your vendor is the same like GCAL but represented in a different way. GCAL shows the light performance analysis of the stone as well.

Thanks again for sending the info

 

[nkc]

Really?!!!