Comments on: Success Stories

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:19:15 +0000

Hi Wayne. I don’t have any real personal experience with either of them, so I can’t really give you any more information. Sorry!

By: Wayne Mayer

Wayne Mayer — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:59:34 +0000

hi mike just wondering if you have heard about these 2 diamond companies B2C jewel and adiamor they both offer fair priced diamonds with GIA certificates but there in the USA and im in the UK dont want to part with my cash until ive found out more about them can you help please many thanks wayne.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:06:02 +0000

I know that I would have avoided tax from the store, but then I would have had to had the diamond shipped elsewhere, then buy the band I wanted from elsewhere, then get it made and be able to hand it to my fiancee. This way, everything is done in one shot, and although I paid 13% sales tax on it, I’m happy with the outcome (and that I can finally stop looking for that perfect diamond!)

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:20 +0000

Well, that’s not 100% correct. Had you bought online, you wouldn’t have gotten “dinged” on sales tax. At least for the time being

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:14:35 +0000

Ira,

You just made my day.
it is indeed a triple excellent, and I paid roughly the same price as what you linked (I paid $4100 at a brick and mortar store)
I knew it would be more than the online price, but I’m happy to know that I didn’t pay hundreds more than comparable diamonds online.
The one I found is a Canadian diamond, which seem to be increasing rapidly in popularity.
I got dinged on tax, but there isn’t anything I can do about that, but overall I’m now that much happier with my purchase!

Thank you

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:50:34 +0000

If it’s triple excellent, compare with this: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1423283.asp
if just excellent cut, compare with this: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1430191.asp

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:13:32 +0000

Hi Ira,

I’m wondering your opinion on how much a diamond of this quality would cost (basically, I want to see if I overpaid, although preliminary research seems that I didn’t)

GIA Cert
0.80 ct round
G color
S1
Hearts and Arrows Cut

Let me know whenever you have a chance

thanks

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:38:18 +0000

I came across this site and I just want to say whoever wrote this article is 100% on point! My fiance bought my engagement ring (1.55 carat diamond channel setting). It’s an I1 and the color is a G. He got an amazing price on it because of the I1 clarity. Let me tell you, I get compliments everday. I’ve been told that my ring is the most beautiful and/or sparkliest ring they’ve ever seen. The jeweler was able to hide the inclusions under the prongs. You can’t even tell it’s an I1. My ring sparkles more than some rings that are of VS or VVS calrity. You can skimp on the clarity, just get a decent cut and color. That’s what really matters. This article is great!

By: Ira Weissman

Ira Weissman — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:12:40 +0000

Hey Kath. He’d most definitely be better off buying online. The small taxes he’d have to pay ordering online are nothing compared to the massive profit margins stores like Tiffany take. I would recommend you have him contact me via the “Contact Me” form at the link above in the menu bar.

By: Kath S.

Kath S. — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:55:29 +0000

Hi Ira,

First of all, I want to say, what a great site. I am so pleased that I found it.

Secondly, a close friend of mine is looking to buy a gorgeous ring for his (soon-to-be) fiancee. We’re in Australia, so shopping online is not really as advanced as in the USA or UK, for example. He’s found a lovely Tiffany Novo (from the local Tiffany store) but after reading your website I am wondering whether he would be able to buy something better for a more reasonable price? The issues of course, are tax and insurance, let alone not being able to see what you are purchasing.

Do you have any advice?