Hi, I bought a pair of diamond studs at costo for $4500, but when i looked at bluenile later, the same quality pair(VS2, excellent cut, f color) was only around 3k, is that really possible?
costco diamond studs.
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make sure when ur looking at blue nile the price is for 2 stones and not one. i almost got tricked like that.
What is the cut quality? Did the studs you just purchased come with reports for EACH STONE from a reputable lab? By reputable I mean GIA or AGS, not IGI. Ideal cut based on numbers and not just a lab grade are going to make a major difference. Just because a stone is an F VS2 doesn't mean it's going to sparkle. And who decided it was "Excellent Cut"? If the salesperson said so, it's probably BS. If IGI said so, again BS. If GIA did, and your stones are inscribed to match the report it came with and an appraiser can confirm that you got stones that match those reports, then maybe they are, but numbers will tell you more than just a lab grade on Cut.
Stats are not equal unless every angle is identical. I need exact carat weight for each stone from each report in order to pull them
But if you want to check for identical stones, do it and see what their price is for the same style setting in the same metal. I do think this pair is a little higher priced than Blue Nile would give you. You paid, for all intents and purposes, a convenience fee. You were able to walk in, buy them, walk out, vs wait for Blue Nile to set and ship them.
But if you want to check for identical stones, do it and see what their price is for the same style setting in the same metal. I do think this pair is a little higher priced than Blue Nile would give you. You paid, for all intents and purposes, a convenience fee. You were able to walk in, buy them, walk out, vs wait for Blue Nile to set and ship them.