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jbsali · 10-07-2014, 08:56 PM

You have a very big budget for an engagement ring so you have quite a few options available. normally your average sized purchased solitaire is around half a carat. jewellers tend to shoot for a carat because they see it as the ideal size. Its your money and you can spend it however you want. My fiancé couldn't justify me spending 9,000 on a carat so i respected her wishes. We have a very open relationship so i know that she would be ok with not having a carat. I just purchased an engagement ring about 3 months ago and was extremely happy with my purchase. i spent a lot of time going to chain diamond dealers (spence, michael hill, etc), indecent jewellers, whole sale jewellers and online jewellers.

chain jewellers tend to carry the same things that others do. always promising that they're stock is different from other jewellers. all of their specs tend to be the same. below average diamonds and huge inflated prices (than again, what diamond isn't inflated?)

I took the advice of a few co-workers and decided to purchase my engagement ring through blue nile. Blue niles customer service IMO is unmatched. I was able to call our chat online if i had concerns and was able to receive my custom ring in less than 48 hrs. They are based out of Seattle and ship overnight Fedex. The package was insured and i didn't run into an issue. I looked through thousands of GIA certificates for diamonds, specs, etc etc until i found the perfect one.

If i were you, i would look into an independent jeweller or shop through blue nile. You'll get way more for your budget going through blue nile.

I LITERALLY spent 2 full fucking days going through all the specs on diamonds. Diamonds go far and beyond the 4 C's (e.g. florescence, pavilion, crown, imperfections, etc, etc, etc)

I thought i would have an issue taking my ring to the USA to propose. I played it safe and visited the CBSA days before my trip. they informed me that i shouldn't have a problem entering back into canada because i had all of my documentation (shipping info to canada, GIA certificate, receipt from blue nile.

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.

10-07-2014, 08:56 PM	#2
jbsali Need to Seek Professional Help Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,023 Thanked 283 Times in 79 Posts Failed 90 Times in 13 Posts	You have a very big budget for an engagement ring so you have quite a few options available. normally your average sized purchased solitaire is around half a carat. jewellers tend to shoot for a carat because they see it as the ideal size. Its your money and you can spend it however you want. My fiancé couldn't justify me spending 9,000 on a carat so i respected her wishes. We have a very open relationship so i know that she would be ok with not having a carat. I just purchased an engagement ring about 3 months ago and was extremely happy with my purchase. i spent a lot of time going to chain diamond dealers (spence, michael hill, etc), indecent jewellers, whole sale jewellers and online jewellers. chain jewellers tend to carry the same things that others do. always promising that they're stock is different from other jewellers. all of their specs tend to be the same. below average diamonds and huge inflated prices (than again, what diamond isn't inflated?) I took the advice of a few co-workers and decided to purchase my engagement ring through blue nile. Blue niles customer service IMO is unmatched. I was able to call our chat online if i had concerns and was able to receive my custom ring in less than 48 hrs. They are based out of Seattle and ship overnight Fedex. The package was insured and i didn't run into an issue. I looked through thousands of GIA certificates for diamonds, specs, etc etc until i found the perfect one. If i were you, i would look into an independent jeweller or shop through blue nile. You'll get way more for your budget going through blue nile. I LITERALLY spent 2 full fucking days going through all the specs on diamonds. Diamonds go far and beyond the 4 C's (e.g. florescence, pavilion, crown, imperfections, etc, etc, etc) I thought i would have an issue taking my ring to the USA to propose. I played it safe and visited the CBSA days before my trip. they informed me that i shouldn't have a problem entering back into canada because i had all of my documentation (shipping info to canada, GIA certificate, receipt from blue nile. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. __________________ jbsali Last edited by jbsali; 10-07-2014 at 09:12 PM.