Anybody every buy a diamond ring on bluenile.com? Seems like they have good prices and no sales tax.. anybody recommend? or have other good diamond sources?

 

thanks

I think you can buy a loose diamond and have a local jeweler put a slightly better ring together for the same money or less.

Go to Jared. =)

 

Actually, they have pretty good promos most of time, and prices are pretty competitive.

I bought my wife's engagement diamond through Blue Nile, and had a jeweler make the actual ring.

 

You can narrow your search for exactly what you're looking for by price, size, clarity, etc. I found exactly what I wanted, at a very good price. I've also bought other jewelry for the boss of the house.

 

I've used them in the past, and would recommend them!

Of course, your question is purely hypothetical, right?

 

I mean, c'mon, you're not actually gonna do it, are you?

 

Are you sure?

 

Positive?

 

Good Luck!

Anybody every buy a diamond ring on bluenile.com? Seems like they have good prices and no sales tax.. anybody recommend? or have other good diamond sources?

 

thanks

 

In the words of my girlfriend's father, "Don't do it!!"

 

I've been looking there myself. I can tell you their prices for the actual stones are much better than a retail jeweler. I can't speak for Jared, but Zales, Littman, & places like that typically found in malls are overpriced. I like Blue Nile since you can pick clarity, color, cut, cutlet, etc. I would go to a retail store and ask to see the different colors and cuts so you can compare. Check out their buyers guide http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds/diamond-education?track=head and their diamond FAQ. You can save a lot by knowing what you want & what she cannot see.

1) You should be looking at loose stones wherever you go. It is very difficult to spot inclusions in mounted stones.

2) As others have said, ask to see various colors so that you understand exactly what the different colors really mean in person

3) Have you considered that future Mrs may actually want some input into what type of stone she would like? Do you really want to get her a pear cut when she HATES pear cut (for example) and then have her say yes I will marry you but you need to get a different stone?

4) Personally, I would only recommend GIA graded stones.

5) If you are in North Jersey and would like to window shop I know two very good jewelers (different stores)...

6) Consider the setting (mounting) as well. A good setting compliments the stone's features.

thanks for the input guys.. i know what I want (exactly) and anything that i've looked at in stores is at least a grand over the cost of blue nile..not to mention i have to add tax. I was just worried that perhaps their quality is lacking somehow, but i will be getting this independantly appraised since this will cost a pretty penny and i know i have 30 days to return.

Are you willing to go to NYC? I can give you the wholesaler that I bought from and I made out really great. He does not have a store front. He is a wholesaler but will sell to you if you are referred. He will let you see as many loose stones as you want. If you know exactly what you want then its even easier.

Btw, fyi, Jared's has all loose stones that you pick from.

 

Go there, check them out in person to get an idea of what you want.... then go online to look at them if you want.

 

I was about to do Blue Nile, but Jared's offered a small discount and 0% for 12 months for their rings. I figured I would take advantage of it, instead of taking money out of savings, they can keep getting their measly 5%. =)