Should I be concerned about swapping or am I just being overly paranoid? Also, should the jeweler be able to read the code for him before he takes the ring home? (Not sure how this laser thing works).Advice about engagement ring?
Is he going to a reputable jeweler or a ';store'; in someone's garage??? If this is a jewelry store with a good reputation, they're not going to risk it over your one diamond.Advice about engagement ring?
Your being overly paranoid. Are you sure that you want to marry a guy that you can't even give him enough credit to be smart enough not to get ripped off?
I'm not to sure about the laser thing, but if its a credible jeweler then i wouldn't worry but if its not then i would worry and I would approach it carefully but definitely speak up.
i almost got one off blue nile but i succombed to the same fears you have of spending lots of money before i see what im buying and ended up buying it in a store for $4000. one of my friends got his diamond off blue nile and got a similar quality and same sized diamond for about $2200 at nile. he got it appraised by a third party and there was nothing wrong with it and it was as described. the diamonds come from the same places as the stores get them, and its a reputbale publicly traded corporation (stock ticker is NILE if you want to look it up), its not just some shady website. just like a Zales or something except theyre a website instead of store. the only downside to blue nile is the long term service- a lot of stores will set it for free (most stores quoted me $100-200 if i got the diamond online) and give you long warranties (often 10-20 years, mine is lifetime), plus unlimited free cleanings, inspections and repairs for normal wear and tear damage and an offer to replace the diamond should it be lost (due to normal wear and tear, not major trauma) where you dont get that kind of stuff with blue nile so i figured id probably about break even in the long haul (unless we get divorced in 2 years). plus the extra piece of mind was the other reason i gave in and bought it at a store for $1500 more. i had a tough time deciding which route to go though and id consider blue nile if i bought another one.
No i would have picked it out myself...
Reputable jewelers should not rip you off. However, depending on the setting, the laser inscription may not be visible. (I have a three stone ring and my jeweler had it set in a fashion that you cannot see the inscription.)
If the jeweler cannot show him the inscription, take the ring for an independent appraisal. A good appraiser will be able to check the stone characteristics to see if they match the certificate. If the stone does not match the certificate, I'd question the local jeweler... after all, Blue Nile is pretty reputable.
my diamond was bought online too (www.diamondsonweb.com) and we also had the GIA certificate number laser engraved onto it. the number is barely visible with the naked eye, easily seen with a 10x magnification. it's located on the part of the diamond that's vertical before the diamond goes into a cone-shape to the point. he should have the jeweler show him that the number matches the number he expected (if it doesn't, then he should complain to bluenile asap). my jeweler that set the diamond for us hid the number behind one of the prongs so that it doesn't detract from the brilliance of the diamond when light reflects off it. your jewelry might do the same. your b/f can request the number be visible if he wants; otherwise, you'll just have to trust the jeweler.
you've got every right to be worried about these things. don't fret, i'm sure everything will be fine!
IF HE IS A REPUTABLE JEWELER YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT BECAUSE AN ESTABLISHED JEWELER WILL NOT SACRIFICE HIS BUSINESS FOR ONE RING. IT'S PERFECTLY NORMAL TO BE PARANOID.
You are doing the right thing by being nervous. Bluenile is a reputable company so that should be ok. I would avoid just a normal ';local'; shop. I would advise him to take it somewhere that will be a little more ';well known';. But don't worry about overstepping boundaries, he is getting the ring for you, and if you are simply worried about him getting screwed over then your doing the right thing.
I can understand your nerves, but I'm sure he will be responsible about this. After all, diamonds are expensive and I'm sure he doesn't want to get ripped off either.
Trust him on this, it is his purchase after all.
Don't swap, this is a gift from his heart %26amp; it shows that he thinks highly of you %26amp; most importantly, loves you. You are blessed.
You are being a little paranoid, but it's natural. I was the same way after I got my ring which came from bluenile. But relax--bluenile rings are great!! Your bf should be able to see the code--my jeweler was happy to show it to me after he sized my ring. My local jeweler also compared the specs on the gemology report to the stone in my ring and said that they matched--which was a big relief to me. The inscription in the ring will be just along the edge near the top, and when the stone is beneath a microscope it is very easy to read. Just make sure that you do check the inscription at some point and otherwise things should be fine.
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