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chpwhy · Sep 1st, 2009, 12:11 AM

Im hoping to get a 1.5ct (total) diamond studs for my wedding.
I have been looking thru Bluenile.

A ready made 18k, minimum I colour, Si2 clarity would cost USD3400. They dont provide much info like cut, polish, etc.

So my question is should i spend USD600 more for I colour, Si2, Very Good Cut, excellent polish? and a cert.

Any help is welcome..

Japster · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:57 AM

Does Bluenile sell "fair" grade cuts? If so, than you might want to pay a little extra for the reassurance.

Good Luck@

ahertz · Sep 1st, 2009, 12:19 PM

I'd pay more to pick them out myself, personally. Also, take a look at James Allen.

chpwhy · Sep 1st, 2009, 10:50 PM

Thanks Japster. Did more research its "Good" Cut.

Ahertz thanks, I will take a look at James Allen

Junkenpo · Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:13 AM

^^ I'd pay a little extra. Also, if you're "building your own" try checking for a range of ctw, sometimes you can find them just "shy" of your total goal for lots less.

i got my mom a pair of .92ctw rounds I/SI1/ideal a year or so ago and each earring was .46cts... on ears, not noticably smaller than .50cts.... and since they were ideal cuts they caught light & sparkled madly. And because the color/clarity was lower than the ready made, the price was slightly less than for about the same carat weight. my mom loved them.

here they are in the reference section post #29 in different lighting... that last pic with the fire flash... that's my e-ring which is D-colored. i think the earrings still look very white next to it in that lighting.

Post photos of your diamond earrings here!

Japster · Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by chpwhy

Thanks Japster. Did more research its "Good" Cut.

Yes I thought I remembered that they only carry diamonds in a range of certain cuts and clarities.

Several people I know are dealers for them and their prices are very, very good.

chpwhy · Sep 2nd, 2009, 03:15 AM

^^ Thanks again E..

Junkenpo: Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Great Great pics btw!..

chpwhy · Sep 4th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Any opnion on ''I'' coloured diamonds?.. too yellow?..

ahertz · Sep 4th, 2009, 01:20 PM

I'm not color sensitive so I don't really start seeing color until "J". My ering is an "I" and I think it's perfectly white. Also, I think color shoes less in earrings.

Sep 1st, 2009, 12:11 AM	#1
chpwhy OP BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,245	Ready Made vs Build your own Earrings Im hoping to get a 1.5ct (total) diamond studs for my wedding. I have been looking thru Bluenile. A ready made 18k, minimum I colour, Si2 clarity would cost USD3400. They dont provide much info like cut, polish, etc. So my question is should i spend USD600 more for I colour, Si2, Very Good Cut, excellent polish? and a cert. Any help is welcome..
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Sep 1st, 2009, 12:19 PM	#3
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,251	I'd pay more to pick them out myself, personally. Also, take a look at James Allen.
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Sep 1st, 2009, 10:50 PM	#4
chpwhy OP BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,245	Thanks Japster. Did more research its "Good" Cut. Ahertz thanks, I will take a look at James Allen
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Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:13 AM	#5
Junkenpo LVoebird! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 2500 miles from any continental landmass Posts: 3,056	^^ I'd pay a little extra. Also, if you're "building your own" try checking for a range of ctw, sometimes you can find them just "shy" of your total goal for lots less. i got my mom a pair of .92ctw rounds I/SI1/ideal a year or so ago and each earring was .46cts... on ears, not noticably smaller than .50cts.... and since they were ideal cuts they caught light & sparkled madly. And because the color/clarity was lower than the ready made, the price was slightly less than for about the same carat weight. my mom loved them. here they are in the reference section post #29 in different lighting... that last pic with the fire flash... that's my e-ring which is D-colored. i think the earrings still look very white next to it in that lighting. Post photos of your diamond earrings here!
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Sep 2nd, 2009, 03:15 AM	#7
chpwhy OP BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,245	^^ Thanks again E.. Junkenpo: Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Great Great pics btw!..
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Sep 1st, 2009, 05:57 AM	#2
Japster Plays with Balls Joined: May 2006 Location: WI Posts: 7,328	Does Bluenile sell "fair" grade cuts? If so, than you might want to pay a little extra for the reassurance. Good Luck@
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Sep 4th, 2009, 02:13 AM	#8
chpwhy OP BAN not Working!!~~ Joined: Jul 2007 Location: The Fine CIty Posts: 3,245	Any opnion on ''I'' coloured diamonds?.. too yellow?..
	__________________ http://zeebracrossing.blogspot.com -He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. -When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

Sep 4th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#9
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,251	I'm not color sensitive so I don't really start seeing color until "J". My ering is an "I" and I think it's perfectly white. Also, I think color shoes less in earrings.
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