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If my wife had given me any kind of "diamond requirements," it would have been the last thing she told me. Obviously they want a quality diamond, but it's you picking it out. And she actually told...
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Look to your homeowner's insurance for coverage rather than buying specialty insurance which is much, much more expensive. If the diamond or ring is not too expensive, it might be best to...
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I'd go with the synthetic one.
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synthetic is a non-option - to me that's just cheap and tacky
I think GIA is bs - i understand they are the standard in diamond grading, but I have had a very high quality reputable jeweler lay...
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Yes I was, sorry for the confusion - however according to my research they do not make synthetic diamonds over 2 carats while still maintaining a near colorless stone.
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1. Read, read, read: http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/
2. Shop, shop, shop: http://www.bluenile.com/
3. Deal, deal, deal: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/bluenile.com
4. Insure, insure, insure:...
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If you and her are willing to go synthetic, you can pick up what you're looking for for about $1,000.
If you decide to go natural, make sure it's a GIA certified diamond. To make comparison...
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One more to read: http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/11.09/diamond.html
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I think you're confusing synthetic diamonds with cubic zirconia. A synthetic diamond gemstone can be chemically, physically, and optically identical to a natural diamond.
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Hello all,
The time has come for me to purchase an engagement ring. I've read some of the older threads on here for some useful information, but I'm hoping I can get some advice on my particular...