# Looking to buy an engagement ring **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 27, 2010, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035 "2010-10-27T20:25:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bluelawn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@bluelawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bluelawn)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/21 "2010-10-28T06:25:03Z")
i bought the ring & stone at Jareds- probably could have gotten a better deal elsewhere, but they patently answered all my questions. other places just wanted me to hurry up & pick something- if you go with white gold for the setting/ring the most important thing IMHO: get a service plan that will re-plate as part of the free inspection/service my wife needs to have hers re-done 2x a year. i guess it has to do the the womans ph level- so this is more important for some folks than others se has other white gold rings she wears & this is never an issue, so… ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/22 "2010-10-28T06:39:34Z")
> [@jt76](#): > > Bad idea, escape while you still can. > [@Minglor](#): > > INB4 > > FS: Engagement Ring This and this. It could be 100 years and you’re still in for a rude awakening when they get that contract. ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/23 "2010-10-28T06:49:02Z")
Support one of the local family jewelers. Don’t go to one of the chain jewelry stores. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/24 "2010-10-28T08:43:33Z")
Yeah, i went with one of the local jewelers in my area and i couldn’t have been happier. They spent about 3 hours with us, going through everything, and showing us all the styles they had, and even pulling out rings a new designer they were considering adding before they even had them on the shelf. She found the one she liked in that set, and they ended up adding the designer and we ordered the first ring from them. It wasn’t custom, but it was exactly what she wanted. It was 5 months between when I bought it and when I gave it to her, and each month we’d stop in and they’d pull me aside and ask if I gave it to her, and when I finally did, they all wanted to see it on her finger. I also gave the chain stores a shot, including a semi local one that my parents always use, but I just didn’t get the same level of service at all from them. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/25 "2010-10-28T09:50:41Z")
Ben Garelick, hands down the best place I found to deal with all around. Others I know have said the same, and I shopped for months/did tons of comparison shopping. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/26 "2010-10-28T11:12:08Z")
quoting my comments in other threads about this: > [@bluenile.com](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bluenile-com/156286/2): > > i bought my engagement ring from bluenile and saved $6,000 over buying it in a store. > > You can get F and IF (flawless and internally flawless) diamonds there, you cannot get that most places. > > I had a secondary appraisal done on it locally and it came out higher than the one that was provided with the ring. > > No point in buying your setting somewhere else, that just costs you more money. Or, send them your setting for the diamond. > > They shipped it overnight to me for like nothing… very very very highly recommend. > [@Anybody have a Jewelry Store hook-up?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-have-a-jewelry-store-hook-up/157418/2): > > [www.bluenile.com](http://www.bluenile.com) > > best place to buy diamonds and / or rings. > > GIA certification > Laser encrypted identification > By far the best prices for CCC vs anyone else > Fast insured shipping > > I bought mine there, saved probably $6,000 over buying in person. > > If you even walk into Spence Diamonds you suck at life… never go there. They couldnt even get the grade of diamond i wanted; “we don’t sell diamonds that quality”. And they were about $5,000 too expensive on the best they ‘could’ get… and that was just for the diamond… > [@long time no see! going to take the plunge](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/long-time-no-see-going-to-take-the-plunge/73177/5): > > use [www.bluenile.com](http://www.bluenile.com) > > even if you do not buy there, make sure you compare… i found it to be upwards of 60% cheaper than canadian jewellers. > > most importantly though, GIA certifications on the diamonds and laser enscribed identification on the diamonds as well… > > RE: $1200… fuck off with that… if you are in medical school then you’re just going to have to buy her a second ring later one to make up for the $1200 one you’re buying now. > > stretch the budget to $5k and get something your future doctor buddies won’t tease you for… i don’t know what kind of car you drive but you cannot spend less on a ring than you would on wheels… the ring has to be equal or greater than the most expensive single upgrade to your car… otherwise you are going to have issues 😉 ---
**Author:** ![KENLUDE97](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kenlude97/32/7464_2.png) [@KENLUDE97](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KENLUDE97)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/27 "2010-10-28T11:13:57Z")
I have also heard many good reviews about bluenile. ---
**Author:** ![sevenonesixcavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e79b87/32.png) [@sevenonesixcavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sevenonesixcavy)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/28 "2010-10-28T16:42:00Z")
check the classifieds on here ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/29 "2010-10-28T17:09:03Z")
> [@sevenonesixcavy](#): > > check the classifieds on here yeah bail out another member 🙂 I hired a guy at work a few months ago whose girl left him and he traded the ring + cash on a Tag Carrera Chrono so even if things go south you can always get a nice watch 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/30 "2010-10-28T18:33:05Z")
Go to Scanlon. Talk to Jeff. Tell him Joe sent you. He’s helped out everyone that I have sent to him. He’s made our wedding rings and a bunch of jewelry for my wife. And he’s a car guy. He’s one of the only true designers in WNY. Get your girl something completely custom and not out of a catalog. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/31 "2010-10-28T20:07:32Z")
Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I have a lot of work ahead of me. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/32 "2010-10-28T20:58:11Z")
Hey boardjnky4 - What place did you go to? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/33 "2010-10-28T21:57:00Z")
bought in NC…sorry dude. Place called “Diamonds Direct at Crabtree” ---
**Author:** ![DougFresh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eada6e/32.png) [@DougFresh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DougFresh)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2010, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/34 "2010-10-28T22:00:09Z")
Check out Pauls Jewelry Desgin on NFB right by Ellicott Creek ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/35 "2010-10-29T00:03:54Z")
![http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk317/itsstockish/airport1.jpg](http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk317/itsstockish/airport1.jpg) you’re welcome. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/36 "2010-10-29T06:01:38Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > Hey boardjnky4 - What place did you go to? if you’re gonna go with a designer set, find the designer you like the most, then find a retailer on their website. Shop the diamond out seperately. Buying online, as Bing said and others have said, can be a huge cost saver. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/37 "2010-10-29T06:28:37Z")
This has been covered before. Buy used [/viper] Go to [www.pricescope.com](http://www.pricescope.com) and get real answers from people that know what they are talking about. Avoid brick&mortar stores. I ended up with a custom set that I designed and had made by WhiteFlash [www.whiteflash.com](http://www.whiteflash.com) Sourced my stones independently. They were AMAZING to deal with. If you go that route, ask for Renee Brinlee, she is awesome, and hilarious. ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/38 "2010-10-29T06:29:37Z")
NEVER go to Airport Plaza jewelers. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/39 "2010-10-29T06:30:24Z")
De Beers loves you guys. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2010, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035/40 "2010-10-29T06:34:26Z")
lol @ “avoid brick and mortar” I ended up getting a great diamond for less than online would have been. They also cut me a 20% discount on the setting. Then when I hesitated to put down a deposit, they slashed another 800 or so lol. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-an-engagement-ring/162035.md?page=3)