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I am completely new to this industry so need some help. Been doing a little research online; don’t like the pressure tactics at the stores.
Item: diamond earrings – white gold stud
Afford: $1000 < or =
Ct: 1/2 ct total (probably)
Cut: Very Good or better
Color: I – D
Clarity: VS2 or better
Questions: Buying online as “safe” as stores?
Is there advantage to buying stones vs completed earrings?
You are leaning towards the right direction. Buying online is usually safer and cheaper than in stores: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/buy-diamonds-online/
We like to select the diamonds separately to make sure they are a perfect match.
I like this pair for you:
Blue Nile LD09508218
Blue Nile LD05635817
They are a great fit and will be very brilliant as earrings.
You can choose the setting here: Build Your Own Earrings
I appreciate the fast response, and believe that I will indeed be buying my wife’s set from Blue Nile. I really like their website and appreciate how easy it is to find a diamond and compare.
My question now is with the very reasonably priced diamonds and a nice 4-prong setting, would it make sense to pay for a higher quality diamond within my budget? Or is this an appropriate 4Cs rating for earrings?
Those diamonds are lovely and will make beautiful earrings. There’s no reason to pay more for something that looks better on paper, but the same in real life.
How much lead time do I typically need to give Blue Nile to get the new earrings to me?
I’m unable to answer that, sorry. Contact their customer service directly, they’ll tell you more.
I did purchase a set for my wife from Blue Nile. They were great with me, got a great price, and really appreciate your help.
That’s great news, thank you for letting me know. I’m glad you had a pleasant experience with their customer service.
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
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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