Help Me...Engagement Ring.

[G-Mach1]

Hi
I am going to propose to my GF. I went to the jeweller to pick a ring yesterday and I have a ring which I know she will like. However when I search the internet for the Diamond which is going to go on the ring I found the Diamond online with the same Certificate (GIA) for atleast 3K less. Question is should I buy the Diamond online? It comes with 30 day return gurantee or should I just get it from the local jewellery store ?

Thanks

[kushtrimp]

Don't EVER buy jewelry online -> trust me on this man... (experience talking)

[G-Mach1]

Thanks
If you don't mind what did you buy? and was it from a reputable web site?

Originally Posted by kushtrimp

Don't EVER buy jewelry online -> trust me on this man... (experience talking)

[AWD Addict]

I wouldn't buy a mail order rock.

What size, cut, color and clarity are you looking at?

[G-Mach1]

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

I wouldn't buy a mail order rock.

What size, cut, color and clarity are you looking at?

Size is 1.13Ct
Color - E
Clarity - VS2
Cut - Princess

[howardpro]

The only site I would buy from would be Bluenile.com.

[G-Mach1]

Originally Posted by howardpro

The only site I would buy from would be Bluenile.com.

That is exactly what the website I am looking at. Actually it is bluenile.ca

[stimpy]

uh fuck that - buy it online. Local jewelry stores are the biggest rip off on the planet. They come from the same place and are certified by the same people - why the hell would you not buy online? Cut out the bullshit expensive middle man.
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[GreenThree]

If there is a 30 day money back guarantee - no questions asked, then buy it from the net. If it is the exact same ring, why not save $3,000 for the honeymoon, etc.

[cas]

the reason your find the same GIA number is they all buy from a broker. check out pricescope.com

[AWD Addict]

Originally Posted by G-Mach1

Size is 1.13Ct
Color - E
Clarity - VS2
Cut - Princess

Very nice. I'd suggest a round stone (more fire, more facets, longer retainage of value), but if that's what she wants, you're doing the right thing.

[Dubbedoutbimmer]

Originally Posted by GreenThree

If there is a 30 day money back guarantee - no questions asked, then buy it from the net. If it is the exact same ring, why not save $3,000 for the honeymoon, etc.

just buy it with american express they seem to have awesome fraud protection!!!!!!!!!

[Bobby_Light]

“Alright, let me be the first to say congratulations. You get one vagina for the rest of your life. Real smart, Frank. Way to work it through.” - Vince Vaughn, Old School

[G-Mach1]

What do you expect from a A**H*** nothing but shit.

Originally Posted by Bobby_Light

“Alright, let me be the first to say congratulations. You get one vagina for the rest of your life. Real smart, Frank. Way to work it through.” - Vince Vaughn, Old School

[!Xoible]

dude im scared to buy it from a store and its right in front of me, no way i'd buy online.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by G-Mach1

Size is 1.13Ct
Color - E
Clarity - VS2
Cut - Princess

Cut should be excellent. Princess is a shape.

That's quite a nice (and expensive) stone. Check out bluenile.com. What made you choose a stone with those specs?

[Bobby_Light]

Originally Posted by G-Mach1

What do you expect from a A**H*** nothing but shit.

Do you know me? It was a joke, boss man. Good luck finding a ring.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Very nice. I'd suggest a round stone (more fire, more facets, longer retainage of value), but if that's what she wants, you're doing the right thing.

Round, or solitare, cut is more expensive than a square, or pricess, cut. The round cut generally uses less of the stone, so you have more waste.

[G-Mach1]

Originally Posted by TurboFan

Cut should be excellent. Princess is a shape.

That's quite a nice (and expensive) stone. Check out bluenile.com. What made you choose a stone with those specs?

Like I said in my OP, I went to one of the fine jewellers in town and when they showed me the Diamonds they have in stock. They don't carry any thing below I grade and Clarity SI1!!!. So all I saw was some of the best stones they had. After that I went through the collection and see what I could afford and I came up with those specs.

I know for the money I am going to spend If I change the spec's I will be able to get a bigger one. But I thought it is all about quality.

Thanks guys for all the feed back.

[Dubbedoutbimmer]

p.s just buy some shinny rims and tell her you got her 4 rings that are just too big to wear she will love you forever lol

[G-Mach1]

Originally Posted by Dubbedoutbimmer

p.s just buy some shinny rims and tell her you got her 4 rings that are just too big to wear she will love you forever lol

Man this is a expensive month for me. I already bought wheels for the cars and now the ring. I will be broke for some time

[Dubbedoutbimmer]

Originally Posted by G-Mach1

Man this is a expensive month for me. I already bought wheels for the cars and now the ring. I will be broke for some time

shit I just paid insurance on both the bike and the car for the year then spent 8 grand on my trip to miami and now I have a mod bug I cant shake so im ordering like its my job Fuck im ballz deep in debt....but I have yet to see a lugage rack on a hurst