Genuine Diamond, where to buy????

Damo.T

I am going to be in the market for a nice Diamond or Diamond ring soon. Just windering if anyone can recommend where to buy. I want good quality, preferably certified at the best price.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Many thanks

Redbedhead

Do you want online or from a store?

If it is a store, go to Hatton Garden in London or the Jewlerry Quarter in Birmingham. Lots of specialists all in one place and good prices.

Whitefiver

My wife always heads here first - to their shop in Corporation Street in Birmingham. Excellent value for certified diamonds, and I reckon it is cheaper than the jewelry quarter. They are also extremely nice people there.

Sorry, we have no experience of their on line store.

Regards,

White

(PS Are congratulations in order?)

QuirkyChemistry

I know that my friend (who seems to have an obsession for diamonds and a lot more money than most students) buys a lot of diamond rings on ebay. She always gets them checked afterwards at a jewellers to confirm that they are as specified and in the rare occasions she has a problem either returns them to seller or gets a partial refund. She thinks that it's much cheaper. She even made her boyfriend return her engagement ring (shop bought) and get a similar one on ebay for much less. It all depends really how comfortable you are spending so much online. In terms of shops I have no idea. Diamonds are way out of my (and my boyfriend's) league!

Ety

Ok, so u may laff - but Argos do diamond rings with certificates and some of them r well nice!!!

A lot of my mates go to the jewellery quart in Birmingham and get a very good deal. Specially made to your choice!!!

Etyx

popapapa

Hi !

Really glad I found your posting! As far as precious stones go I think the UK is way behind in the marketplace (sorry to say that!)
You must be aware of the criteria for buying as all diamonds are unique but the difference between lies in the 4c (cut,clarity,colour and carat) so a 2 carat diamond which has a low clarity rate will be less precious than a smaller one with the highest clarity grade. Look at this
/www.antares-gioielli.it/Site/pagine.asp?idpagina=43&lang=EN

Personally, I would travel to either Italy or Amsterdam and buy the stone itself and then have it set in a custom design (you'll have to find a trusted craftsman for this! - check that it is the same stone that is returned to you)


do not hesitate to contact me for more advice

aliciaoggy

Try looking at the jewel hut some of their prices seem ok. I wouldn't recommend buying a diamond ring off the internet, it's probably better if you can see the diamond before you buy it. If you are going to spend quite a bit of money ask about the colour,cut,clarity and carat as these are always a factor in price the better the diamond the more you will usually pay.

chachi

If not JoBurg, then Amsterdam by all means ...

Middlers

Try here - they also have a shop in Bourton on the Water and come well recommended

http://www.diamondgeezer.com/

Damo.T

Thanks for all your help.
Much appreciated and plenty to go on.
Cheers

Sassiec

I can recommend a great guy in Hatton Garden. If you PM me, I can give you his details. Very, very good quality diamonds at incredibly reasonable prices.