I'm looking for a diamond.... anyone have any fantastic deal info? I already know about pricescope.
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I thought you guys had come to the conclusion that you are not yet ready for marriage...that you both have some growing up to do. Do you know where she's matched?
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My fiancee's ring was bought through Mervis. I would buy from them again. I bought the diamond online (www.diamondideals.com) and had the setting custom made. I would recommend going the same route if I were you. Also, you might check out www.diamondtalk.com for more info. Feel free to PM me with questions.
In order to continue my hardware addiction, I had to bribe the wife with a diamond. I got a great deal and a quality cut at abazias.com.
I am starting to shop for a diamond engagement ring too... Anyone wanna share their experiences? Specifically I am looking for what kind of prices people paid to ensure I don't get ripped off...
I am looking at 1 carat, good cutting and near colorless diamond...
I am looking at 1 carat, good cutting and near colorless diamond...
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1 carat, H color, VS2 clarity, GIA certified, excellent cut - $4400. Pulled from pricescope.com. A setting would cost you from $200 - $2000+ depending on the materials.
Whatever you do, don't shop at a mall jeweler. They will use certificates from questionable labs to make you think that you diamond is better than it is. You will pay top dollar for a substandard diamond.
Whatever you do, don't shop at a mall jeweler. They will use certificates from questionable labs to make you think that you diamond is better than it is. You will pay top dollar for a substandard diamond.
This company sells them cheap I hear. Up in Canada - while their diamonds might not be cheap, there stock is way hot deal. LOL. .0001
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CMKX.PK
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CMKX.PK
Right now I'm looking at Round Cut .90-1.15 carat H-I color VS2, and Very Good-Excellent Cut. The setting I'm looking at is going to cost $1500 in platinum, or $850 is platinum-dipped white gold. I've seen diamonds that fit the bill from $3600+.
I'm wondering if anyone has the hook up for better deals. I have some time... 3 months+
Also, does anyone with experience know the different between the different grades... I looked at a E color next to a J/K color the other day, and you know I could barely see a difference.
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You're not going to find a better deal than the usual internet sites. Believe me, I spent months trying. Try whiteflash and any other dealer listed on pricescope. My opinion: I would get a slightly better color (F - G) and downgrade your clarity to SI1. The majority of SI1 stones are still completely eye-clean (no visible blemishes). You will notice the color with the naked eye, though, especially after you've looked at a few diamonds in person. I ended up getting an E, and H-I stones look like crystallized urine in a side-by-side comparison. In general, I think that it's better to pay for what you can see rather than what you can't. Just my opinion.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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