I had a 2 ctw diamond bracelet from Kay Jewelers that had in the "I" range of clarity and every time I looked at it all I saw were the inclusions, even though there weren't any carbon spots, the inclusions were still very noticeable. Eventually I sold it (for a big loss) and I would never buy any jewelry again that had "I" diamonds in it. Even if the color is good, it won't change the inclusions.
Good deal for tennis bracelet?
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Costco diamonds sparkle like mad. They're actually quite good, their diamonds are all guaranteed to be VS2 or better, and I in color or better. The nice thing about buying from Costco is the return policy. If I were to buy something like that bracelet, I would take it to be appraised by a gemologist and get his advice. If you're not happy with it, you can take it back.
Why you are stuck on buying from Bloomies?
Sounds reasonable though perhaps a tiny bit high. Have you seen the bracelet? How do the stones look? If it keeps the money local and it looks great to your eyes I would go that direction. But you seem adamantly against online purchases and I am curious why.
I'm not an online shopper - just my nature. I need to see and feel the item in person, esp. a high-ticket item. I'm 100% NOT getting it from Bloomies! I just walked through on way to build-a-bear with my daughter and got side-tracked. I am not getting any "I" clarity bracelet. I found a couple stores about 45 min. away that I may visit tomorrow. I will report back!
Feel like $1000 per ct (18kt gold or platinum) is normally a good deal, at the auction houses. This is usually the cut off point where jewelry resellers will stop bidding.
But its only a good deal if you like it.
But its only a good deal if you like it.
Was going to say $1000 a carat is about right for a good deal. Can you return it if you don't like it?
^^^ my 6.5 carat tennis bracelet was also around that price, from I.D. jewelry in the jewelry district. (47th st NYC) Mine is F-G S1-S2. I bought it several years ago though and diamond prices have gone up quite a bit.
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