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I started shopping for an engagement ring back in May of this year, thinking it would take me a few weeks to learn everything I needed to know, and that I would have a diamond in that time. Well, it took me four months to find what I wanted, and I'm so glad I took the time to learn what I needed to know.
I started looking for rounds, and just when I thought I had learned everything, I found out through the "grapevine" that She actually wanted a Princess Cut. That was one of those slap your forehead and yell "Doh"! moments. However, using my base of knowledge I knew that Cut was important. I did some shopping, and the absolute best diamond I could for my money. I'm sure of it.
I bought my 1.01 I, VS1 Princess Cut from SuperbCert. What struck me about their princess cuts was that they go for the higher crown depths (13%0 and smaller tables (59%). This bucks the trend for Princess Cuts. All of the maul jewelers I looked at had tables in the 70% range, and crown heights all over the place. Judah and Barry at Superbcert were wonderful to deal with; they were willing to take more photographs and gave me a wealth of information. I even called Barry to ease my worries about spending so much money over the net, and he quickly set my mind at ease. I got my diamond quickly, and you wouldn't believe all of the stuff he sent with the diamond! I think I could open a jewelry store myself with all of the wonderful gadgets that he included in the kit!
SuperbCert is highly recommended.
And my fiancee's thoughts? She was speechless when I presented it to her. She stares at it all the time and her coworkers constantly stop by her office to stare at it. And best of all, I think she looks great wearing it! And I'm sure she'll look great wearing it 30 years from now!
Sorry I rambled, but I could say a lot more. The main points: Superbcert was great. Don't be afraid of buying on the net from a reputable dealer! My diamond priorities: Cut, Carat, Clarity, Color. One thing I learned is: an I color diamond is still a beautiful diamond. So for those of you in doubt, don't be afraid of the I color. You really have to see it face-up in a setting to make a judgment. |
| -Jeff B. |
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