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Buying diamond engagement ring
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:13 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:13 am
Friend in a Houston looking to buy engagement ring. Suggestions for someone local or best to find online?
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:26 am to lsubandmom
I already had a setting that had CZ in it, but I looked at diamonds at Shaftel Diamond Co. on Richmond.
I ended up just buying the loose diamond at bluenile.com and took it to Zadok Jewelers on Post Oak to get it set.
IMO, online is the way to go for loose stones. I would consider online for rings as well, but it would maybe be a little helpful to see things in person too.
I ended up just buying the loose diamond at bluenile.com and took it to Zadok Jewelers on Post Oak to get it set.
IMO, online is the way to go for loose stones. I would consider online for rings as well, but it would maybe be a little helpful to see things in person too.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:44 am to lsubandmom
Ordered mine online with James Allen and was very pleased.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:44 am to lsubandmom
Jonathan's on Richmond. Bought it loose, picked out a setting at Zadok and had them build to match. Turned out great and was half the cost of retail.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 8:49 am to kennypowers816
How can you justify spending that kind of money on a diamond before looking at it under a microscope? There are so many things to look at when buying a diamond rather than cost.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:05 am to CHiPs25
Me personally, I went off the GIA certification and the fact I had a 30 or 60 day (can't remember which) return policy. If I didn't like it when I got it, I would have just sent it back.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:21 am to lsubandmom
In Houston, have them visit Brian Gavin...
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:33 am to kennypowers816
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:52 am to lsubandmom
Second for Jonathon's
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:46 am to lsubandmom
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Friend in a Houston looking to buy engagement ring
In Houston I'd go to Brian Gavin Diamonds. The service he will receive is amazing. I bought my wife's ring from them, and the quality of his diamonds are unreal. She constantly gets compliments on how it sparkles. The good thing is he can pick one or several out, and actually go to their office and they will go through the different ones with him.
If he can't afford the prices then he can hit up Jared's or possibly Zadok's.
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 10:49 am
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:05 pm to CHiPs25
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How can you justify spending that kind of money on a diamond before looking at it under a microscope? There are so many things to look at when buying a diamond rather than cost.
What this guy said...
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Me personally, I went off the GIA certification and the fact I had a 30 or 60 day (can't remember which) return policy. If I didn't like it when I got it, I would have just sent it back.
I looked at a number of diamonds in person and figured out the GIA specs that I wanted. After that, I went online and searched for a diamond that met the GIA specs that I wanted. Blue Nile gives you the GIA # and a scan of the GIA certificate (which includes a map of the diamond measurements and inclusions). Then I bought the diamond and received it a few days later with the GIA certificate. Took it to a jeweler and got it set. Then I took the whole ring to an appraiser and he confirmed all of the specs as well as the GIA # without even seeing the GIA certification.
Ultimately, if the price is the same or better, I would do online a hundred times again before I bought another diamond in person. I get to pick out exactly what I want out of a much larger inventory and regardless, I'm still just taking someone's word for it since I'm not a trained "diamond expert" who can tell F color from G color or VS1 from VS2 in a jewelry store. I'm going off what they tell me anyway.
If it's GIA certified and laser inscribed, a diamond is a diamond is a diamond. The certificate tells you absolutely everything you need to know about it. It's almost impossible to be surprised if you get the diamond that you actually ordered and you knew what you were looking for when you ordered it.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 3:21 pm to kennypowers816
Bought my wife's setting @ Robbins Brothers and had them set the diamond I already had. Also bought her wedding band from there. Everything went smooth
Posted on 8/19/14 at 5:04 pm to lsubandmom
Find the diamond on: LINK /
Ended up getting mine from b2c, couldn't be happier. They have a return policy if you're skittish.
Ended up getting mine from b2c, couldn't be happier. They have a return policy if you're skittish.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 5:24 pm to lsubandmom
I can give you the name of a woman here in Baton Rouge who has been selling diamonds and rings for something like 30 years. She has connections directly with the distributor and does it out of her house so no overhead. Guarantee you can get same quality for half the price or less. She gets multiple diamonds based on your budget and shape preference and then she lets you pick which one.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:32 pm to lsubandmom
Throwing this out there....
Anyone in BR area needs to visit Jeff Parker at Anton's on Coursey.
Anyone in BR area needs to visit Jeff Parker at Anton's on Coursey.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:34 pm to 4LSU2
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Anyone in BR area needs to visit Jeff Parker at Anton's on Coursey.
When I shop local, this is where I go...
Posted on 8/19/14 at 9:36 pm to lsubandmom
Get the diamond online from blue Nile. Familiarize yourself with the measurements of a good diamond. Get the setting locally.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 10:29 pm to CHiPs25
quote:While I agree you should see the diamond before the purchase, what it looks like from the naked eye is my only real concern. No one will ever look at the diamond under a microscope and as long as its inclusions aren't visible, it shouldn't make a difference. I do agree to get a certified diamond.
How can you justify spending that kind of money on a diamond before looking at it under a microscope? There are so many things to look at when buying a diamond rather than cost.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 11:05 pm to lsubandmom
Go to the Good Old Gold website and research. You can learn a lot there. Also, it is cheaper to buy online (yes you can return if don't like).
Posted on 8/19/14 at 11:15 pm to 4LSU2
I deal directly with George, the owner at Anton's. Only place I will buy my wife's jewelry from.
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