QuestionHello, my b/f and I keep talking about going shopping for an engagement ring. I'm all about getting your money's worth and we are both green when it comes to diamonds. What places do you recommend out of: Jared's, Helzberg Diamonds, JB Robinson, Kay, Lundstrom, Rogers & Hollands, Whitehall Co. and Zales? Someone once told me to buy a ring from a place you do not think will eventually go out of business, because her's was purchased at Montgomery Ward so she no longer had a warranty. Would you recommend Blue Nile over those stores?
AnswerDue to ethics rules an appraiser is not allowed to recommend a store.
You should buy a ring from a company with a good reputation, Honesty and Integrity, that provides you with a GIA or AGSL Certificate.(No other Certificate is as good)and has the best price!!
You should shop all of these people carefully and Hint: The best location will be the lowest price with an AGSL or GIA Certificate and a professional person.
Good Luck!!
Arthur DeMello GG (GIA)
http://www.nationalgemologicallaboratory.com
60 State Street 7th floor
Boston, MA. 02109
(617) 742-1630
