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I had planned to go to Michael Hill in Square one on Sunday to buy an engagement ring. I have always wondered how do you know what you buy. Your report made me think about this.
What is ironic I have checked out the awesome rings from James Allen. I just don’t know what happens with duty and how to handle any issues if there is a problems with the ring when received.
Have you any advice on my concerns.
I really appreciated your detailed information.
Best regards
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Can you tell me where you’re located? You mentioned taxes so I want to make sure I recommend the best company for you.
I have spent a great deal of time looking at the local jewelry stores ( I’m located in Canada).
From the pretty picture available I was ready to purchase a ring from Michael Hill.
Since I read your article I soon realized I had no idea what I needed or what questions I should ask.
I have recently spent time on the Blue Nile web site (Very Impressive with an great deal of information) and now have a much better understand of the 4 C’s.
I decided to “build my own ring” using the on line system. It was very educational. With my first attempt I used for an example using:
Astor Ideal Cut
Colour D
Clarity IF
Carat 1.00
Price for the cheapest diamond was $16,729.00 and the setting I was looking at was $2,500 + 13 % HST
Alas, that was way out of my price range.
I am currently working on reducing the requirement to get to my $5,000 price range (recent retire!! lol)
I know that whatever/when I buy it will be through Blue Nile.
Thank you for the info!
Before I recommend some diamonds to you, I have a question. Is there a reason you want to go with the highest grades? Frankly, it’s a huge waste of money. It looks good on paper, but in reality, the difference in colors isn’t usually recognizable from anything above an H grade. Clarity grade is even less important. As long as the diamond is eye-clean, the actual grade can be basically anything. An eye-clean SI diamond looks identical to an IF.
I’m happy to recommend any grades you want, I just wanted to point this out so you can make an informed decision.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/clarity/
Wow what an amazing amount of information.
I went on Blue Nile and Built my own ring. I have attached the details of the ring below and would appreciate your comments and/ or any suggestions you have.
Infinity Twist Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring
Blue Nile LD08167324
The setting you picked is lovely, but the color grade J is too low in this case. Princess cuts tend to show their color more than round diamonds. I’d go with at least an I if you want to have the colorless impression.
This one is absolutely beautiful.
Let me know what you think.
Thank you for the recommendation.
I checked out the diamond on the link you provided. I added it the setting I had previously picked and was surprised on the low price.
I went through the purchase process then realized the link was Blu Nile US lol.
I found the ring on the Canadian Blue Nile website and the diamond LD11449029 you recommended was CND $3,100
I added to the original setting for a total of $4910.50
When I get home tonight I will confirm the purchase.
I’m glad the diamond suits you! Let me know how the purchase goes.
I purchased the ring!
Thank you so much for your help with the purchase of the engagement ring.
It is stunning.
I am sure my lady friend will be thrilled.
That is great news! I’m glad I could help you select a beautiful diamond.
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What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
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