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didi78 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:20 AM

these 2 diamonds (one from icestore, one from bluenile) look to be identical. same 4 c's and other specs.

ice store: IceStore, Inc. Loose GIA Certified Diamond Detail
bluenile
Diamond Details: 1.08 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Diamond (Very Good, F / VS2)

which website is more trustworthy? are they affiliated? am i asking a stupid question? are they the same diamond?

didi78 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:20 AM

oh, the one on ice store is like $900 cheaper.

didi78 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:22 AM

btw, does the cushion cut with the large crown look BIGGER than a round with the same carat weight? or SMALLER?

mtn76 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:27 AM

I don't know about Icestore or if they're affiliated with BlueNile, but I have found BlueNile to be reputable. It could be the same diamond if they're getting it from the same source, but there's so many of them, maybe just same specs?

didi78 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM

i suspect maybe it's the same source, because it's the exact same specs! icestore also offers money back guarantee....

angel81chick · Feb 2nd, 2007, 03:00 PM

I would go with bluenile, they have been around longer and are more trusted.

It is more than likely that they share the same provider of these diamonds, seeing as how diamonds themselves are extremely regulated.

champaign · Feb 4th, 2007, 01:56 PM

I never heard of IceStore, but I do know that Blue Nile has a good reputation. I think they're not the least expensive out there, which might explain the price difference, but jewelers often have a built in amount of play in their pricing.

About the similarity of the two stones, I've recently done a whole lot of research on "what to look for" and noticed that the descriptions you've posted don't mention the cut's apparently important angles. All measurements could be similar, but if the angles are different the diamond has a much different appearance (sparkle). Wouldn't hurt you to give the vendors a call.

BTW: I believe BlueNile is a pretty big operation and that they do a minimium of outsourcing, but I may be wrong.

Champaign

Nikki Guyana · Feb 4th, 2007, 02:39 PM

I've shopped with bluenile before. I'm very satisfied witht he purchases I've made.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:20 AM	#1
didi78 OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,717	bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? these 2 diamonds (one from icestore, one from bluenile) look to be identical. same 4 c's and other specs. ice store: IceStore, Inc. Loose GIA Certified Diamond Detail bluenile Diamond Details: 1.08 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Diamond (Very Good, F / VS2) which website is more trustworthy? are they affiliated? am i asking a stupid question? are they the same diamond?
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:20 AM	#2
didi78 OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,717	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? oh, the one on ice store is like $900 cheaper.
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:22 AM	#3
didi78 OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,717	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? btw, does the cushion cut with the large crown look BIGGER than a round with the same carat weight? or SMALLER?
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:27 AM	#4
mtn76 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? I don't know about Icestore or if they're affiliated with BlueNile, but I have found BlueNile to be reputable. It could be the same diamond if they're getting it from the same source, but there's so many of them, maybe just same specs?
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM	#5
didi78 OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,717	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? i suspect maybe it's the same source, because it's the exact same specs! icestore also offers money back guarantee....
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 03:00 PM	#6
angel81chick Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 733	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? I would go with bluenile, they have been around longer and are more trusted. It is more than likely that they share the same provider of these diamonds, seeing as how diamonds themselves are extremely regulated.

Feb 4th, 2007, 01:56 PM	#7
champaign Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? I never heard of IceStore, but I do know that Blue Nile has a good reputation. I think they're not the least expensive out there, which might explain the price difference, but jewelers often have a built in amount of play in their pricing. About the similarity of the two stones, I've recently done a whole lot of research on "what to look for" and noticed that the descriptions you've posted don't mention the cut's apparently important angles. All measurements could be similar, but if the angles are different the diamond has a much different appearance (sparkle). Wouldn't hurt you to give the vendors a call. BTW: I believe BlueNile is a pretty big operation and that they do a minimium of outsourcing, but I may be wrong. Champaign
champaign Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 167

Feb 4th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#8
Nikki Guyana Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 98	Re: bluenile vs. icestore...this looks like the same exact diamond? I've shopped with bluenile before. I'm very satisfied witht he purchases I've made.
Nikki Guyana Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 98

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