Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring from the US to UK

[Deleted User]

Is this a good idea?

Thinking of ordering a diamond engagement ring from an American site, (diamonds-usa.com), and getting it shipped to the UK?

Is this a good idea?

when compared with BlueNile.co.uk

I can get a 1.55 carat diamond, in a platinum ring, both vs2, both G in colour.

£4k from the Us,
£7k from the UK

Am i missing something?

Is this american site going to send me a cubic zirconia?

bluenile is certified by GIA, the american site is certified by EGS/EGL

GRM

Import VAT will be at least £800. There might be import duties as well.

It's not going to be hallmarked which might cause insurance issues.

Is it going to be fully insured in transit? By whom?

Loanranger

How many grams of platinum in the rings you are comparing? The cheaper one may be light on platinum weight.

[Deleted User]

I checked that, they both weighed 6grams of platinum each ring.

It will be insured in transit, dont know who buy but the website says full insured worldwide delivery.


So is this import VAT avoidable? Ive ordered stuff from the US before, probably 10 times, Audio equipment. out of the 10 times i was only sent the custom letter asking me for more money twice. This was around 5 years ago.

Is the ring the same, ie could it get through without me having to pay extra.

They are a legit company so they wont mark it as a sample for me.