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megatron · 05-22-2009, 07:30 PM

Well, I've decided to propose to my girlfriend and I'm looking for an engagement ring. The issue is that I want it to a surprise, so I don't want her with me when I purchase the ring. I know the basic style of ring that I'm going to get (and that she likes).

I've done a bit of research on the 4Cs and I know my budget range (3-5K). I would agree with that cut is the most important followed by clarity and colour.

I was just going to go to Spence Diamonds and choose one, because that's what most of my engaged/married friends did. However, after reading the following threads:

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=74215

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=71248

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=54103

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=38215

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=11530

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=60281

I'm not sure anymore. Sounds like the majority of people have had a positive experience with them, but some haven't. I'm heading there tomorrow just to see what they have and to get more educated.

The other thing that struck me was BlueNile.ca. It sounds like quite a few people have had good experiences with ordering from them. Most people said they were able to purchase a higher quality diamond from BlueNile than they would get anywhere else, and that seems attractive to me (since I like getting better value for money). My girlfriend is also about quality, than quantity -- she doesn't want a big ring. I'm willing to investigate this further, but I've never bought anything this expensive online.

Sorry if these questions are a bit ignorant, I'm new to this. Any help is greatly appreciated.

1) How does the process work? Just like a cart/checkout system
and then credit card payment?

2) How can you be sure it's the "right" diamond/ring, if you can't see either (the ring or diamond) in person?

3) Are the rings "ready"? or do they have to be made? If so, how long does that take?

4) How long does it take to ship to you?

5) Is there insurance on the ring when shipped?

6) What if there is something wrong with the ring? Is there some sort of warranty/exchange?

Have I missed anything?

I will be digging more around the site to see if I can answer all of these questions myself.

05-22-2009, 07:30 PM	#1
megatron First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Exp:	Engagement ring Well, I've decided to propose to my girlfriend and I'm looking for an engagement ring. The issue is that I want it to a surprise, so I don't want her with me when I purchase the ring. I know the basic style of ring that I'm going to get (and that she likes). I've done a bit of research on the 4Cs and I know my budget range (3-5K). I would agree with that cut is the most important followed by clarity and colour. I was just going to go to Spence Diamonds and choose one, because that's what most of my engaged/married friends did. However, after reading the following threads: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=74215 http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=71248 http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=54103 http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=38215 http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=11530 http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=60281 I'm not sure anymore. Sounds like the majority of people have had a positive experience with them, but some haven't. I'm heading there tomorrow just to see what they have and to get more educated. The other thing that struck me was BlueNile.ca. It sounds like quite a few people have had good experiences with ordering from them. Most people said they were able to purchase a higher quality diamond from BlueNile than they would get anywhere else, and that seems attractive to me (since I like getting better value for money). My girlfriend is also about quality, than quantity -- she doesn't want a big ring. I'm willing to investigate this further, but I've never bought anything this expensive online. Sorry if these questions are a bit ignorant, I'm new to this. Any help is greatly appreciated. 1) How does the process work? Just like a cart/checkout system and then credit card payment? 2) How can you be sure it's the "right" diamond/ring, if you can't see either (the ring or diamond) in person? 3) Are the rings "ready"? or do they have to be made? If so, how long does that take? 4) How long does it take to ship to you? 5) Is there insurance on the ring when shipped? 6) What if there is something wrong with the ring? Is there some sort of warranty/exchange? Have I missed anything? I will be digging more around the site to see if I can answer all of these questions myself.