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Question: Buying diamonds online question??? (see detail)?

(Posted by: Toro on 2010-03-13 11:13:52)

I'm thinking about purchasing a diamond on Blue Nile and was wondering if the GIA certification date should have any bearing on on my consideration of the diamond. Obviously, at this point i've decided that the cut, color, clarity, and carat meet meet my needs. The reason i'm asking this question is that these diamonds are sitting in stores across the country / world and are being viewed by customers.. if a diamond was GIA certified 5- 8 years ago that could mean that it's been passed on by thousands of shoppers who've been able to view the stone. It could also mean that the stone is located in an area where people are not likely to be able to afford it or it could mean the shop selling it has it marked up to a level that buyers are biting at. (blue nile sells below what a store would generally offer - b/ t wholesale and retail) At the same time i fully realize a diamond might be certified yesterday and could not be mounted on an engagement ring for another 10 years. Please don't reply with answers saying i should view the stone before purchasing, i fully understand the benefits. However, tax and the fact that Blue nile is a reputable business / highly touted company make this a very attractive alternative. (additionally, i have 30 days to send back if the one i get isn't as expected)

Posted by: Simon on 2010-03-15, 06:08:33

Hi Toro. Should it make a difference when the diamond was graded? Not really, no. But if I was about to buy a diamond and I could choose if I had a diamond which was certified recently against one that was certified 8 years ago, then I'd choose the one that was graded recently. Why? Well, because it is a 'newer' diamond in that it has probably be mined recently and has therefore been submitted for independent grading as a result of this. Technology has also changed in the past 8 years with regards to diamond grading. We operate dejoria.co.uk which is similar to Blue Nile, and we deal in diamonds which have been certified in the past 12 months or so. I'd be happy to work with you on this. Blue Nile is indeed a well respected company, but there are others out there offering similar if you have any uncertainty with regards to any aspect of your purchase. I hope this helps in some way.

Posted by: CrushCrush on 2010-03-13, 11:16:04

I didn`t read but, 2 lines of your question and all I have to say is "DON`T EVER EVER EVER BUY DIAMONDS ON LINE NEVER NEVER EVER EVER "

Posted by: Martin S on 2010-03-14, 04:23:16

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