I was wondering if any one had any recommendations on a jewelry store to buy an engagement ring from. For example Kay Jewelers or Dunkin Diamonds or just anything along those lines. Do they have reasonable prices but still had a great selection and quality? Also if they have a website online I would really appreciate the link. We are thinking about possibly buying online as well. And I would love to hear any personal experiences with buying from some of the companies. Thanks. ♥ ♥ ♥
2007-06-28 03:47:12 · 12 answers · asked by ♥sexy_love♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
zales its where my hubby bought mine
http://www.zales.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=2109180&cp=2071133&clickid=hmp_weddingdrop_1
2007-06-28 04:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My engagement ring actually came from eBay. My Husband does not earn a great deal of money, but wanted to buy me a nice ring. I have a half carat VS-1 ring with three stones either side.
The ring was cheap as the bottom of the band was broken. We took this to a local jewelers, hand a new band fitted and now I have a very expensive ring, which has been valued at 4 times the price that was paid for it.
Before you visit the stores, research the 4 Cs of diamond buying, cut, colour, clarity and the one I have forgotten!
2007-06-28 04:06:54 · answer #2 · answered by Donna A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to find if the diamond is original or not. It can be checked using a diamond blade. If u press the diamond with a diamond blade, if it is original diamond, it will not break. If it is duplicate, it will break. This is the only test available to check diamonds. Many people polish glass pieces and sell as diamond. diamonds are in various shapes and colour. The costliest will be crystal white coloured diamond with 8 faces. So, be careful in selecting. Buy only from Very reputed stores.
2007-07-03 18:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zales Jewelers. I used to work there. They have been around forever and a few times a year have a diamond show where a jeweler will come in and make a custom ring.
2007-06-28 04:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chain stores such as Zales, Gordon's, Dunkin's, etc usually tend be more expensive as compared to independent stores. As long as you are educated (http://gemsutra.com/diamonds) about diamonds and shop around you can find reasonable pricing anywhere. Diamonds sold on the internet are usually more competitively priced. Hope this helps.
2007-07-04 06:40:13 · answer #5 · answered by Ravi K. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think online you can get the best deal. I bought from uniondiamond.com. I just bought a loose diamond and had my wife set it locally.
Here a review site, uniondiamond and bluenile are the only 2 websites they recommend.
http://www.diamondhelpers.com/fivesteps/1-diamond-dealer-ratings.shtml
For quality look at cut, color and then clarity. There are plenty of tutorials online.
2007-06-28 11:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zales.com
My father got my my first diamond ring for me at the age of 13 from there. It is absolutely gorgeous and i still have it! Their diamond quality is superb! Now a days i prefer tiffany's but, zales is much more affordable! :)
2007-07-05 11:20:09 · answer #7 · answered by Cece 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out bluenile.com you can build your own ring from the band style to the diamonds and they are very well priced. I know that they have a good return policy if your not happy with it when you get it, and most of their diamonds are certified. Good Luck
2007-07-05 16:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Maravista 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to Zales...they are a lot cheaper.
the four c's are
cut
color
clarity
carat
2007-06-28 04:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try www.bidz.com they have some really nice stuff on there
2007-07-05 08:19:20 · answer #10 · answered by little_orch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋