Online engagement rings?

Does anybody know anything about these companies? www.bluenile.com , diamond.com, etc.

I have been to a few jewelers, and done my research on color, cut and clarity, etc. It seems that for the same color and clarity the online rings are just less expensive. I am looking for a classic solitare setting, so its not like I need an abundance of settings to choose from. I am just afraid that maybe its not as reliable as it says? They all have GIA or AGSL reports (not that I know what that means LOL)

I guess... has anybody used one? or heard anything???

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hmmm checked them out on the BBB, they are a member of hte BBB and have a satisfactory record. I guess that is a good sign? Forbes gave them a good record too.... hmmm Anyone?

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hmmmm ... i will try to bump this once... then let it go... anybody???

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My friend's hubby got her engagement ring from them. They seem to be rather reputable. What is their return policy??? Call and speak to someone and ask all your questions.

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Thanks shamma, they have a 30 day return, no questions asked. Seems fair I guess. ;-)

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I used to be a member of an online diamond forum.
diamondtalk.com
If you go in and do a search for both online companies, you'll get quite a few threads and opinions for and against bluenile.com

Hope that helps.
Shopping for diamonds is a big deal, and it's always good to be as knowledgeable as possible.
I found that forum to be invaluable to me when I was researching different stones

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My ring is from Blue Nile. Its a simple ring-round w/ a six prong setting but beautiful and very me. It was a surprise so he decided Blue Nile on his own. I've since heard only good things about Blue Nile. I don't know exactly what my ring cost(he wouldn't tell me) but I think it appraised for significantly more than it cost. That is its reputation anyway. My only issue was to have it sized, I would have had to send it back and I didn't want it out of my sight. I just got it sized at a neighborhood jeweler who also appraised it. It came with the gia certificate and a supposedly independent appraisal. It was very close to my appraisal so I guess it was true. I'll ask the fiance if there is anything else you should know.

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I bought my FW's center stone on blue nile and was really happy with it. She was also! I called them once to ask a question and they were super nice on the phone. When we had the ring set (at a local jeweler) he appraised the ring to be of a higher color than it was and he got the clarity exactly right, in comparison to the GIA certificate. All the certificates came with the stone. When they shipped the stone the box was very inconspicuous and you would have never known that a diamond was inside. Also, the shipping was super quick...I got the ring overnight, I think, or the following day. I recommend them.

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thanks for hte info ladies I also want a very simple/elegant ring, that is whta is 'me' I love the look of side stone rings, until I put them on my hand LOL. Anyway, he knows my ring size, so hopefully their sizing is accurate if we do go with blue nile.

also, i will definitely check out that diamond forum!!!

Edit.. sorry punkgroom dude (i said thanks ladies, shoud be thanks ladies and gents

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I know two people who got their e-rings from bluenile-- both were happy with them.

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A good friend of mine bought the diamond for his wife from BlueNile. He was also very happy with the experience. :-)