Thread: Spence Diamonds
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Old 02-21-2007, 10:45 AM   #21
jam26
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Originally Posted by Marvelous View Post
- Spence sells tries to sell you more on sparkle than weight (Their radio ads even say so) however diamonds have more value when on or above the 1/4 carat weights. Check out Bluenile prices on diamonds that weigh 0.98 kt versus one that weighs 1.00 kt. Spence will try to sell the 0.98 kt at the 1.00kt price.
This is a good point. I was recently told by a jeweler that there's a large step-up in price when you hit 1 carat. A .97 or .98 carat diamond will look like a full carat to the human eye, but you will save a substantial amount of money.
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