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Fantastic OP, this thread deserves to get some recognition. 1) What do you think of online places with a fairly solid rep, like bluenile? 2) Is there any way to really makes sure a diamond is conflict free?
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Jul 26, 2010 03:14
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So what would be the best way to get the most value when shopping for an engagement ring? I have a friend who bought a ring from one of those aforementioned "mall jewelry stores" and paid a hilarious amount. Would it be buying the stone/setting separately? Stone online, setting somewhere else?
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Jul 26, 2010 09:23
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So say I wanted a ring with one diamond in the center flanked by two sapphires. When ring shopping I should mainly focus on the stones, correct? The setting is something that I could pretty much get anywhere? When shop by price should I be looking for someone to sell me the stones for as little as possible (and get them set elsewhere), or the ring for as little as possible?
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Jul 27, 2010 00:49
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So Philadelphia has a "jewler's row" a few blocks away from me. From what you're saying, the way to go would be to start at one end, and walk into as many stores as I can, comparing the prices to each other? Sorry if this sounds too obvious, I'm just extremely wary of an industry that I see as very disingenuous, and after seeing my friend get demolished by a mall jewelry store. He even went with their financing.
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Jul 28, 2010 17:18
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I'm just confused as to what the best way to compare is. Say I want a ring with one diamond flanked by two sapphires. Maybe this is even pretty common, as stated above. Still, am I wrong in thinking that I could ask for that same ring in 5 different stores and get seven options? They all might have different size, cut, clarity, etc. The setting might be different. It just seems as if comparing prices is almost impossible unless you're a jeweler, and know how much the real difference is between each option, and how much the dealer is charging in markup.
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Jul 28, 2010 17:52
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I know this is probably a terribly broad question, but how much should I expect to pay for a 1 karat diamond that's "suitable" for an engagement ring?
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Sep 19, 2010 13:55
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