Quote:
Originally Posted by twotoner
True. But you do get to read independent certified AGA and/or GIA reports on the specs. Most places in Calgary couldn't show me that. Once you know what specs you want (colour, cut, clarity and size) it just be comes a matter of finding it.
If you want you can buy just the rock and get the ring anywhere else. Anyhow, I'm not like their spokesperson or anything. I just remember three years ago getting all edjumucated up on rocks and then feeling the disappointment going to all the places in Calgary to try and find the diamond I wanted. Only one store had one close to what I wanted in Calgary (Birks downtown) and they wouldn't even let me see it. I figured I saved 40% and didn't have to compromise on anything going with blue nile.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by twotoner
I can't remember exactly, but it wasn't long - probably three or four days once I ordered it. If you have time, get the ring appraised once it gets to Calgary. I'm sure you will be happy after that. Good to have an appraisal report for insurance too. If you don't like it, I think you have 30 days to return it (check, to be sure).
Another thing, I ordered the wedding band at a later time from Blue nile. We both didn't like the look of it when it got here. (our mistake, we picked a lame style). No problems at all sending it back and getting a full refund.
|
I think that's the biggest thing. At a "brick and mortar" store, she can actually see the ring and try it on. Going with BlueNile, she can't. However, like you said, once we are educated and we know exactly what she wants, we can order from BlueNile and probably get better value for the money. And if she doesn't like it, we can send it back for a full refund -- this is very appealing.
What I've decided is to get a ring with her birthstone (sapphire) and propose with that and then get the actual engagement ring with her later on. She can then wear the sapphire ring on a different finger when she has the engagement ring. I know she won't care (she's not materialistic) if I propose with or without a ring, but I just don't want to do it empty handed (and a toy ring sounds lame IMO).
Thanks for the info everyone.