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psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 05:10 PM

Has anyone bought a ring off of Blue Nile?

www.bluenile.com

We have been looking at rings, and have heard good things about it, but I wanted to hear from someone personally not just reviews online. You get to build your own ring and pick your own diamond (they have tons, you can pick the clarity, price, etc) Just wondering....

Thanks!!
Danielle

Punkin&Piper · 04-05-2007, 05:14 PM

No but congrats!

my2boyz · 04-05-2007, 05:15 PM

I don't have any experience with Blue Nile but you can do the same thing with a local jeweler. Also, some repair places have a jeweler who will purchase diamonds for you to look at and then design/build your ring for you. That's how my husband had my ring made and I love it...unless someone copies it you'll never see another one like mine.

psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

I don't have any experience with Blue Nile but you can do the same thing with a local jeweler. Also, some repair places have a jeweler who will purchase diamonds for you to look at and then design/build your ring for you. That's how my husband had my ring made and I love it...unless someone copies it you'll never see another one like mine.

Gosh we're too poor to do that (thanks to being in college now!!)

!! We've tried on alot, but nothing really that I love. There is one on Blue Nile that I'm in love with, sounds bad I know. It's in our price range, and I know if we can't afford a wonderful diamond we can just get something now, and then replace it later. We've talked about that. How expensive it is really isn't important to either one of us either. But we both really liked the one I found on there. We actually agreed on one! He's pickier than I am... haha

psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Punkin/Piper

No but congrats!

Thanks!!!

my2boyz · 04-05-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by psugorilladdr

Gosh we're too poor to do that (thanks to being in college now!!)

!! We've tried on alot, but nothing really that I love. There is one on Blue Nile that I'm in love with, sounds bad I know. It's in our price range, and I know if we can't afford a wonderful diamond we can just get something now, and then replace it later. We've talked about that. How expensive it is really isn't important to either one of us either. But we both really liked the one I found on there. We actually agreed on one! He's pickier than I am... haha

Having a ring made isn't always more money...maybe you could look into it? Here's something to keep in mind when buying diamonds...if you can't afford size and quality just go for quality. If you buy a good diamond now, even if it's small, you'll get a better return on it if you ever do decide to replace it later. Good luck and congratulations!

psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

Having a ring made isn't always more money...maybe you could look into it? Here's something to keep in mind when buying diamonds...if you can't afford size and quality just go for quality. If you buy a good diamond now, even if it's small, you'll get a better return on it if you ever do decide to replace it later. Good luck and congratulations!

THANKS!!

We looked into getting one put into the setting we want, needless to say, we're looking into it again. Thank you

*sophie's mama* · 04-05-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

Having a ring made isn't always more money...maybe you could look into it? Here's something to keep in mind when buying diamonds...if you can't afford size and quality just go for quality. If you buy a good diamond now, even if it's small, you'll get a better return on it if you ever do decide to replace it later. Good luck and congratulations!

I agree. If you have a good quality diamond you can "trade up" with a good jeweler.

TootiesMom · 04-05-2007, 05:48 PM

I have looked there too and would use them. I did purchase diamonds online from Overstock and they were AWESOME! I bought my daughter diamond studs for her 21st BD and they are beautiful.... the only reason why I didnt buy from them is OS had a special online sale during the itme I was looking...
Good Luck!
d

psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TootiesMom

I have looked there too and would use them. I did purchase diamonds online from Overstock and they were AWESOME! I bought my daughter diamond studs for her 21st BD and they are beautiful.... the only reason why I didnt buy from them is OS had a special online sale during the itme I was looking...
Good Luck!
d

THANKS!! We're nervous about buying something like this online... good to know someone else did!!

Yorkieluv · 04-05-2007, 06:45 PM

My husband also designed my ring and had a local jeweler make it. We told him what quality of diamond we were looking for and how much we wanted to spend. He went out and got a bunch of diamonds that were in our price range and quality and hubby and I picked the ones we wanted for my rings

It's not always more expensive to do this. Hubby and I were also in college when he had our rings made for us

I agree with everyone else, go for quality, not size. If you can do both, then great, but if not, go for quality. If you decide to trade up, this will be a much better investment.

my2boyz · 04-05-2007, 06:50 PM

Here's another thought...popular or not...but pawn shops are a great place to shop for diamonds. You aren't limited to what's in the case either...they melt jewelry down for scrap all the time so they usually have some loose stones around.

When you put a diamond on your finger it's already millions of years old so it's not 'new' and you might be surprised to learn that insurance companies and jewelers shop for stones at pawn shops all the time.

Rockster's Mom · 04-05-2007, 06:57 PM

Congrats on your up coming wedding. When looking for a diamond I would go for quality in lieu of size. Bigger is not always better. Also, please ask if the diamond is a "blood diamond" (the movie is some what very true), most good jewelers know where there diamonds come from. Also, antique stores sometimes have really nice pieces with really cool historys.

psugorilladdr · 04-05-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

My husband also designed my ring and had a local jeweler make it. We told him what quality of diamond we were looking for and how much we wanted to spend. He went out and got a bunch of diamonds that were in our price range and quality and hubby and I picked the ones we wanted for my rings

It's not always more expensive to do this. Hubby and I were also in college when he had our rings made for us

I agree with everyone else, go for quality, not size. If you can do both, then great, but if not, go for quality. If you decide to trade up, this will be a much better investment.

I do agree thats what we are looking for, I could care less how big it is! I would take a band with nothing, but this is unacceptable to my boyfriend. Plus, I'm a farm girl, my luck I'd lose it in the pasture bringin up the cows... haha... I'm just not the "HUGE diamond" kinda gal... I'd rather have another yorkie!!

haha

I don't think I could EVER order the diamond online anyways, I just want the setting... But I'm afraid it won't look anything like it does on there....

Yorkieluv · 04-05-2007, 08:02 PM

I understand about the diamond thing too...Since we were in college, I told my husband we could just do bands, I didn't care! My parents, aunts, uncles, cousins did just bands (I think it has something to do with our old Spanish customs, not sure) but he wouldn't have it. LOL!
Anyway, I've looked at that website you mentioned before and always liked it...But I know what you mean...It's scary to order online. Do they have a return policy? If so, just get the setting and see if it's acceptable to you. If it's not, return it

By the way, congratulations on your engagement!!! When's the big day?

04-05-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
psugorilladdr YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 835	Wedding Sets/Bluenile... Has anyone bought a ring off of Blue Nile? www.bluenile.com We have been looking at rings, and have heard good things about it, but I wanted to hear from someone personally not just reviews online. You get to build your own ring and pick your own diamond (they have tons, you can pick the clarity, price, etc) Just wondering.... Thanks!! Danielle __________________ Danielle, Bentley , and Zoey

04-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#9
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	I have looked there too and would use them. I did purchase diamonds online from Overstock and they were AWESOME! I bought my daughter diamond studs for her 21st BD and they are beautiful.... the only reason why I didnt buy from them is OS had a special online sale during the itme I was looking... Good Luck! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

04-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#11
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	My husband also designed my ring and had a local jeweler make it. We told him what quality of diamond we were looking for and how much we wanted to spend. He went out and got a bunch of diamonds that were in our price range and quality and hubby and I picked the ones we wanted for my rings It's not always more expensive to do this. Hubby and I were also in college when he had our rings made for us I agree with everyone else, go for quality, not size. If you can do both, then great, but if not, go for quality. If you decide to trade up, this will be a much better investment. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-05-2007, 08:02 PM	#15
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I understand about the diamond thing too...Since we were in college, I told my husband we could just do bands, I didn't care! My parents, aunts, uncles, cousins did just bands (I think it has something to do with our old Spanish customs, not sure) but he wouldn't have it. LOL! Anyway, I've looked at that website you mentioned before and always liked it...But I know what you mean...It's scary to order online. Do they have a return policy? If so, just get the setting and see if it's acceptable to you. If it's not, return it By the way, congratulations on your engagement!!! When's the big day? __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-05-2007, 05:14 PM	#2
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	No but congrats!

04-05-2007, 05:15 PM	#3
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I don't have any experience with Blue Nile but you can do the same thing with a local jeweler. Also, some repair places have a jeweler who will purchase diamonds for you to look at and then design/build your ring for you. That's how my husband had my ring made and I love it...unless someone copies it you'll never see another one like mine.

04-05-2007, 06:50 PM	#12
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Here's another thought...popular or not...but pawn shops are a great place to shop for diamonds. You aren't limited to what's in the case either...they melt jewelry down for scrap all the time so they usually have some loose stones around. When you put a diamond on your finger it's already millions of years old so it's not 'new' and you might be surprised to learn that insurance companies and jewelers shop for stones at pawn shops all the time.

04-05-2007, 06:57 PM	#13
Rockster's Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,279	Congrats on your up coming wedding. When looking for a diamond I would go for quality in lieu of size. Bigger is not always better. Also, please ask if the diamond is a "blood diamond" (the movie is some what very true), most good jewelers know where there diamonds come from. Also, antique stores sometimes have really nice pieces with really cool historys.