Blue Nile Diamonds

[Madman]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

So I'm leaning towards getting this ring. Looks like a good deal to me.

Thoughts?

Your Ring

Marquise .9-Carat Diamond
Price:C$2,813.00

Cathedral Ring in 18k Gold
Size: 6
Price:C$660.00

Total: C$3,473.00 Canadian Tax, Shipping & Handling
(FedEx International Priority®)*:C$216.00
Total: C$3,689.00

Good deal for sure - although my purchase of an engagement ring was almost 9 years ago.

I'm not a fan of that shape of a diamond, I like square or round ones. But I 'm not wearing it so who cares. Would one that shape get hung up on things easier?

[loob job]

Sounds like a great site, maybe it's just me though but it seems weird to be buying something so important and costly over the internet without even seeing it.

[Thunderball]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

A bunch of girls at my work were comparing/talking rings today and I couldn't believe the costs. One girl is looking at a 30K ring, and another was wearing an 80K ring.
I can't believe anyone would spend that kind of money on a ring.
Be glad your girls are reasonable.

Anything over 25k is getting simply ridiculous. Even then, it really depends on age and socioeconomic status.

If I was with a girl that expected that kind of excessive ring, I would expect not only a Rolex/Omega... it would be Steak and BJ day, everyday, indefinitely.

[LChoy]

Sorry to bump, just want to get CP's opinion (especially the ladies)

How important is clarity?
My minimum standards right now is a VS2, where the inclusions are invisible to the naked eye, very difficult under 10x magnification. Is that good enough (and not going to VS1 and above)?
I figured as long as colour is "colourless" a minimum of F should be okay
For the "Shine/sparkly factor", I'm leaning that it has to be very good and higher

Anyways, some advice on diamond specs would be appreciated

[Canada 02]

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/forum.asp?forumID=3

many experts there

[Icon]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/forum.asp?forumID=3

many experts there

Great site. Great advice.

[LChoy]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/forum.asp?forumID=3

many experts there

Thanks
http://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamo...iamond-to-buy/
Learned some perspectives from this page

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

A bunch of girls at my work were comparing/talking rings today and I couldn't believe the costs. One girl is looking at a 30K ring, and another was wearing an 80K ring.
I can't believe anyone would spend that kind of money on a ring.
Be glad your girls are reasonable.

That makes me sick. Those girls sound like the biggest dummies. This thread stresses me out, I'm a semester away from graduating college and I've been dating my girlfriend for 3.5 years, the writing's on the wall. Trying to balance paying off student loans, looking for a place, on top of having to save up thousands of dollars for a ring is terrifying. Such a stupid custom. I think the guys should be allowed to get final say on the honeymoon if we're expected to spend that much on a ring while getting nothing in return.

[Coys1882]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

That makes me sick. Those girls sound like the biggest dummies. This thread stresses me out, I'm a semester away from graduating college and I've been dating my girlfriend for 3.5 years, the writing's on the wall. Trying to balance paying off student loans, looking for a place, on top of having to save up thousands of dollars for a ring is terrifying. Such a stupid custom. I think the guys should be allowed to get final say on the honeymoon if we're expected to spend that much on a ring while getting nothing in return.

SEriously - if your g/f doesn't understand that you want to get a better financial foothold before splashing out a couple G on a ring - you've just wasted 3.5 years.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

That makes me sick. Those girls sound like the biggest dummies. This thread stresses me out, I'm a semester away from graduating college and I've been dating my girlfriend for 3.5 years, the writing's on the wall. Trying to balance paying off student loans, looking for a place, on top of having to save up thousands of dollars for a ring is terrifying. Such a stupid custom. I think the guys should be allowed to get final say on the honeymoon if we're expected to spend that much on a ring while getting nothing in return.

You wasted college

[3thirty]

I also vouch for Alberta Diamond Exchange. Top notch service and pricing. You pay a little more than you would through blue nile but get to see the product and have the help of the owner. He wasn't happy with one diamond he brought in so he ordered ina new one to match perfectly.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by valo403

You wasted college

Haha if it makes you feel better, this is my second go-around with college, I'm almost getting into my late 20's. The first time around was at MRC in my late teens/early 20's, and I was single throughout. I put my time to good use haha.

And to the poster that asked(I can't multiquote), ya she's understanding. But she also comes from an upper middle class/upper class family(my fam's the epitome of middle class), so I know there's expectations from them. Not to mention her older sister got engaged over Christmas and the dude bought her the BIGGEST rock, haha I seriously wanted to murder him when I saw it. Upstaging biznitch.

I'll worry about that shyte when the situation presents itself though, right now I'm dealing with studying for finals. One crisis at a time...

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

That makes me sick. Those girls sound like the biggest dummies. This thread stresses me out, I'm a semester away from graduating college and I've been dating my girlfriend for 3.5 years, the writing's on the wall. Trying to balance paying off student loans, looking for a place, on top of having to save up thousands of dollars for a ring is terrifying. Such a stupid custom. I think the guys should be allowed to get final say on the honeymoon if we're expected to spend that much on a ring while getting nothing in return.

Don't sweat it so much.

For the vast majority of young couples, saving money for a downpayment on a home is a much, much, MUCH smarter decision than blowing several thousand dollars on a shiny trinket. Any woman who disagrees with this is probably not worth marrying anyway.

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by Daradon

There is a great market for Canadian diamonds because of things like this. If I ever bought a diamond I would do that. It costs a little more but you know where it's coming from, you know it's clean and hey you're even supporting the national economy.

I think they are supposed to be mined in a 'environmentally friendly' way too. Whatever that means. Probably still harmful, but maybe not as much.

Agreed. My wife's engagement ring has a Polar Bear diamond, from the Ekati mine in the NWT. Ten years ago when we got married, Ekati had only been producing for a year and a half and the premium on Canadian diamonds was ridiculous. I paid roughly 1 1/2 times what a comparable African diamond would have cost, but the peace of mind was worth it IMO. The Canadian stones have really come down since. They're still a little more expensive, but nowhere near what they were.

[fundmark19]

I bought from Blue Nile and it was a great experience. Finace loves her ring and always gets compliments on it. Just went with a simple solitare diamond. Their customer service was excellent I had the ring shipped to my house only to realize she was off work the week it was to arrive. Called them up real quick they had no problem changing the address at all. I would easily buy from them again!

[red sky]

Will the loonie doing so well take a look at a few places in the states:

- Soloman Brothers
- Since 1910 (I bought my financees ring there and saved a bundle, customer service was excellent)

[mykalberta]

This thread is full of awesomeness for my future purchase.