Engagement rings??
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Tiffany makes some nice ones.
If they are asking $5900 for it you offer them $4000. You should be able to get 30% off the price pretty easily. My fiances ring retailed for $10,500. I walked in with $7000 in cash and told them if they wanted to sell the ring then here is what I will give you.
They took 1000.00 off already. They said it is the only 102 Facet diamond and that they can't come off that price. It is a G VS1 diamond.(1.06 ct) Is that over priced? What is the rule of thumb about how much you make? two months salary?
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I took this design, and had it made for me by a reputable (re: recommended tried referred Jeweler) for a much less but the same quality. My wife still gets complements all the time because it stands out among the boring solitary-round diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. | Engagement Rings | Tiffany Legacyâ„¢ | United States
Tiffany & Co. | Engagement Rings | Tiffany Legacyâ„¢ | United States
Many times you can get it cheaper if you have access to a stone and have someone make it.......but if that's not an option, I would say the price is fair, unfortunately you have to pay more for the cut she likes. The same stone in a different cut would probably go for 1k less or more.
I bought mine a Tacori, it was custom made for her finger. I picked it out, it's the first one when you click the link. TACORI - Designer Engagement Rings, Diamond Engagement Rings
Is it 1.06 of total weight? How big is the center daimond?
When I was shopping for a diamond ring, one of the chain places tried to sell me one of their "certified diamonds". It was big, but yellowish in color. It stickered for $6000 they offered it to me for $2500 out the door. Don't be afraid to make a low ball offer. Thing Zales knows is that you can buy the exact same ring they sale at any other chain retailer. With the economy being like it is they know someone will jump at your offer. There is a ton of markup in jewelry.
Bullshit. There is a TREMENDOUS amount of mark up on diamonds and Jewelry. Make them an offer that you're comfortable with (I dunno, 30% off...?) and then walk. They tell you this and that but just say "hey, it's an offer, you have my phone number. If you change your mind call me".
Low bid a bunch of rings you like at different places and a couple of them will come through.
Whatever you get, get it appraised. All the big chain stores are notorious for selling junk that looks good but will not appraise for near the value you paid for it.
Also, whatever you get, get it put on your insurance. This one thing can save you many tears and recriminations, because rings do get lost, even by those to whom they have great meaning. Also, settings sometimes loosen and stones fall out, large and small. And there is theft, too. Insurance makes dealing with all of those situations so much easier.
Congratulations!
Jim Snover
Also, whatever you get, get it put on your insurance. This one thing can save you many tears and recriminations, because rings do get lost, even by those to whom they have great meaning. Also, settings sometimes loosen and stones fall out, large and small. And there is theft, too. Insurance makes dealing with all of those situations so much easier.
Congratulations!
Jim Snover
+ a billion.
Contrary to popular belief, they are not overpriced. We've done some serious shopping at Kay, Zales, Robin Bro's., Tiffany's, and like 5 other stores and, for what I wanted, Tiffany's was unbeatable. At least check out what they have, you will be pleasantly surprised. Of all the places we looked, Zales was actually the most overpriced.
And don't let the guy swindle you on a sales pitch like the "number of facets." For a VS1, that is overpriced; I don't care if it has 65,000 facets. Especially if it's set in gold.
Oh, and as far as design goes: the more simple and elegant the design, the less likely you (or she) will hate it as the years go by and your tastes change.
Jim Snover
Jim Snover
That is the amount I spent on my car, lol.
I think 6k is a lot for a ring, but you seem to make a decent amount. If you can afford it and it's the one she wants I would buy it.
Don't ever buy anything that will break you financially though, it's just not worth it.
I think 6k is a lot for a ring, but you seem to make a decent amount. If you can afford it and it's the one she wants I would buy it.
Don't ever buy anything that will break you financially though, it's just not worth it.
It's a solitaire one diamond at 1.06
Very true...My girl is very simple and doesn't want anything too fancy. However I am picky with quality. This diamond I looked at was G in color (near colorless) Colorless < EFGHIJ>k- Yellow VS1 Clarity(no inclusions with the loop) I think I will talk with them some more.
Pawn shop...
In all honesty I'm a big fan of traditional big single stone rings.
Or be like my dad. He offered my mom a huge rock set in platinum or a slightly smaller one and a house...
Mom got the big rock and the house...
In all honesty I'm a big fan of traditional big single stone rings.
Or be like my dad. He offered my mom a huge rock set in platinum or a slightly smaller one and a house...
Mom got the big rock and the house...
If she doesn't want anything fancy a solitare is the way to go. They are very simple but beautiful. That is good you are picky with quality, but I would get it appraised as Jim suggested so you KNOW it's worth the money.
Have you gone ring shopping together?
If this is what the salesguy told you, do not buy from him. This is false. VS1 means there are imperfections visible under 10x magnification; typically, the 1 designation means that it's under the facets or the mount, while 2 means it's under the table (center of the diamond). NO inclusions visible with the loupe (10x magnification) is INTERNALLY FLAWLESS. He's either lying to you, or he's misinformed.
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My ring (setting and diamond) only cost $2,000. I have a .70 I1 Colorless solitaire round diamond.
Contrary to popular belief you can find a gorgeous diamond for less, you also don't have to go with a VS or even SI grade. You do this and it will typically cost more. Instead you can go up a grade in color and size and stay in the I category. I have 3 inclusions in my diamond that I can't see. I grading is categorized as having inclusions visible to the naked eye, but 9 times out of 10 unless you know what you are looking for you won't see them. And diamonds are graded from the top down (ie, the part that you see when it is mounted down to the point) so even though you may be able to see something when the diamond is upside down, you won't necessarily see it when it is mounted.
I suggest going to a jewelry store that has people that will sit you down and explain the 4 C's of each diamond, and have you compare the diamonds in a setting. You will have a better understanding of what you are buying. Also see if the store has an upgrade policy and see if your girl would be ok with starting with a smaller diamond to begin with. I originally wanted a full carat, but when we started shopping and talking about budget I downgraded for the time being and I love my diamond. Most places will have an upgrade policy where you can upgrade and only pay the difference between what your diamond cost and what the new one costs. So for example, since mine cost $2000 if I want to upgrade to a $3000 diamond, I only pay $1000. Make sure that is their policy though, as some will say you have to pay for the whole cost of the new diamond.
Contrary to popular belief you can find a gorgeous diamond for less, you also don't have to go with a VS or even SI grade. You do this and it will typically cost more. Instead you can go up a grade in color and size and stay in the I category. I have 3 inclusions in my diamond that I can't see. I grading is categorized as having inclusions visible to the naked eye, but 9 times out of 10 unless you know what you are looking for you won't see them. And diamonds are graded from the top down (ie, the part that you see when it is mounted down to the point) so even though you may be able to see something when the diamond is upside down, you won't necessarily see it when it is mounted.
I suggest going to a jewelry store that has people that will sit you down and explain the 4 C's of each diamond, and have you compare the diamonds in a setting. You will have a better understanding of what you are buying. Also see if the store has an upgrade policy and see if your girl would be ok with starting with a smaller diamond to begin with. I originally wanted a full carat, but when we started shopping and talking about budget I downgraded for the time being and I love my diamond. Most places will have an upgrade policy where you can upgrade and only pay the difference between what your diamond cost and what the new one costs. So for example, since mine cost $2000 if I want to upgrade to a $3000 diamond, I only pay $1000. Make sure that is their policy though, as some will say you have to pay for the whole cost of the new diamond.
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