OT: Is there a jeweler in the house?

BigE · November 30, 2006 6:10AM

Sorry to post this here but I am looking for a 3/4 carat diamond for Mrs BigE and would prefer to get one from someone I can trust here. Any help appreciated, thanks-----BigE

PQpeace · November 30, 2006 6:29AM

only 3/4 ct ??

BigE · November 30, 2006 7:00AM

Watch out big boy, I still have your Red Book from 1967 and I'll sell it on E-Bay if you are not careful

-------------BigE

drwstr123 · November 30, 2006 8:19AM

<< <i>Sorry to post this here but I am looking for a 3/4 carat diamond for Mrs BigE and would prefer to get one from someone I can trust here. Any help appreciated, thanks-----BigE >>

That's the equivalent of saying you'd like a 1920 Lincoln Cent for a gift. Now that you've decided on what, then Rd, RB, BN, AU58-MS70. There's quite a price spread. Top dog is a IF diamond, then white or do you prefer color? There are places to purchase that will but it back at any time for the price paid. Good luck. Mike

RYK · November 30, 2006 8:32AM

Look here!

dragon · November 30, 2006 8:41AM

Take a look at www.diabroker.com and www.diamondsonweb.com

They are both very good with diabroker being the best IMO, and both have better prices then Blue Nile. There are also some good vendors on the forums at www.diamondring.com

Whatever you get, remember that CUT is the most important factor in how the stone will look, get at least an "excellent" or "ideal" cut stone and sacrifice on color or clarity a bit if you have to.

And stay FAR away from any mall jewelry stores or any type of fracture filled or otherwise enhanced stone IMO.