A diamond is forever...How about buying it online?
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After spending countless hours learning the 4 C's and spending exhausting days at the mall and local jewelers, I finally knocked all my options on engagement rings down to 1. Not wanting to make such an important decision without mulling it over for a while, and not knowing enough about the diamond buisness to know whether I'm getting screwed, I asked for a buisness card and a list of specs and told the Jeweler that I would think about it for a while. Well, I did what every great geek would do and went online to weigh my purchase againt other diamonds I could find. I was not surprised to find I could by a much better diamond, certified by the GIA at BlueNile.com. I could even get roughly the same diamond for about 25% less. Now I can't get myself to pay the price at the jewelry store knowing I can get a much better diamond online, but I am a little leary of buying a diamond online. Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors? Would you recommend the site to others? -mE
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After spending countless hours learning the 4 C's and spending exhausting days at the mall and local jewelers, I finally knocked all my options on engagement rings down to 1. Not wanting to make such an important decision without mulling it over for a while, and not knowing enough about the diamond buisness to know whether I'm getting screwed, I asked for a buisness card and a list of specs and told the Jeweler that I would think about it for a while. Well, I did what every great geek would do and went online to weigh my purchase againt other diamonds I could find. I was not surprised to find I could by a much better diamond, certified by the GIA at BlueNile.com. I could even get roughly the same diamond for about 25% less. Now I can't get myself to pay the price at the jewelry store knowing I can get a much better diamond online, but I am a little leary of buying a diamond online. Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors? Would you recommend the site to others? -mE
Shaffer wrote:
Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors?
No, but would you like to buy a bridge in Brooklyn? ;) :josh: My WPF Blog[^]
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Shaffer wrote:
Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors?
No, but would you like to buy a bridge in Brooklyn? ;) :josh: My WPF Blog[^]
Josh Smith wrote:
would you like to buy a bridge in Brooklyn?
For how much? :)
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After spending countless hours learning the 4 C's and spending exhausting days at the mall and local jewelers, I finally knocked all my options on engagement rings down to 1. Not wanting to make such an important decision without mulling it over for a while, and not knowing enough about the diamond buisness to know whether I'm getting screwed, I asked for a buisness card and a list of specs and told the Jeweler that I would think about it for a while. Well, I did what every great geek would do and went online to weigh my purchase againt other diamonds I could find. I was not surprised to find I could by a much better diamond, certified by the GIA at BlueNile.com. I could even get roughly the same diamond for about 25% less. Now I can't get myself to pay the price at the jewelry store knowing I can get a much better diamond online, but I am a little leary of buying a diamond online. Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors? Would you recommend the site to others? -mE
I personally have not worked with BlueNile but I know others who have and it turned out fine. (Two people to be exact.) However, you may want to check with the Better Business Bureau in the state that it lists its offices. Are you already engaged and just now picking out the ring?
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I personally have not worked with BlueNile but I know others who have and it turned out fine. (Two people to be exact.) However, you may want to check with the Better Business Bureau in the state that it lists its offices. Are you already engaged and just now picking out the ring?
leckey wrote:
you may want to check with the Better Business Bureau
Better Buisness Bureau lists them as Satisfatory, and I guess 20 complaints in 36 months is pretty low for a such a large company.
leckey wrote:
Are you already engaged and just now picking out the ring?
No, but we've been dating for 4 1/2 years and are now living together. It's more of a formality than anything, but she's the best thing that's ever happened to me and I want to give her the best. Thanks for the tip :-D -mE
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After spending countless hours learning the 4 C's and spending exhausting days at the mall and local jewelers, I finally knocked all my options on engagement rings down to 1. Not wanting to make such an important decision without mulling it over for a while, and not knowing enough about the diamond buisness to know whether I'm getting screwed, I asked for a buisness card and a list of specs and told the Jeweler that I would think about it for a while. Well, I did what every great geek would do and went online to weigh my purchase againt other diamonds I could find. I was not surprised to find I could by a much better diamond, certified by the GIA at BlueNile.com. I could even get roughly the same diamond for about 25% less. Now I can't get myself to pay the price at the jewelry store knowing I can get a much better diamond online, but I am a little leary of buying a diamond online. Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors? Would you recommend the site to others? -mE
I would never buy an engagement ring on the internet. It's too expensive and important to risk it.
Ryan
"Punctuality is only a virtue for those who aren't smart enough to think of good excuses for being late" John Nichol "Point Of Impact"
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After spending countless hours learning the 4 C's and spending exhausting days at the mall and local jewelers, I finally knocked all my options on engagement rings down to 1. Not wanting to make such an important decision without mulling it over for a while, and not knowing enough about the diamond buisness to know whether I'm getting screwed, I asked for a buisness card and a list of specs and told the Jeweler that I would think about it for a while. Well, I did what every great geek would do and went online to weigh my purchase againt other diamonds I could find. I was not surprised to find I could by a much better diamond, certified by the GIA at BlueNile.com. I could even get roughly the same diamond for about 25% less. Now I can't get myself to pay the price at the jewelry store knowing I can get a much better diamond online, but I am a little leary of buying a diamond online. Do any of you have any experience with BlueNile.com or other online engagement ring vendors? Would you recommend the site to others? -mE
Hi, I found this page on Verified Diamond dealers at diamondinfo.org, perhaps this site is helpfull to you. http://www.diamondinfo.org/verified-diamond-dealers.html[^] :cool: With friendly greetings, Eric Goedhart Skype: eric-goedhart Deep in the fundamental heart of mind and Universe there is a reason. -Slartibartfast