Buying Loose Diamonds....

[Jiesel]

How do you guys feel about buying loose diamonds online? I've seen a lot of good deals out there online but I am very skeptical. Particularly on eBay, an add like this -->http://cgi.ebay.com/1-02-CARAT-D-COL...QQcmdZViewItem<-- seems unlikely for the price. What are your thoughts? I know a good place to look is pawn shops, but what can I expect to pay there?

[Igifuno]

never thought of it... i'm too worried about buying food, supplements, etc.

[TR'05]

No idea...but all this talk about buying loose diamonds reminds me of Donnie Brasco.

Careful of the fugazzis, bro. I'd people try to sell the fugazzis on ebay quite often.

[gixxerboy1]

I def. wouldnt trust it at all

[Jiesel]

yea they have good feedback but I'm the kinda need to see It to believe Its real person so I would wanna touch and possibly have the diamond appraised before purchase.

[Big]

is this for investment purposes?

[Ejuicer]

The diamond itself has the best colour that you can get but the worst clarity. I'm not a gemologist whatsoever but considering the clarity it could be possible.

[39+1]

Hey I tried to get some gear on line and that turned to crap so yeah try diamonds that sounds even better

[Biff Studly]

I bought a nice rock online for my significant others engagement ring a few years back. She's a fan of the emerald cut and i was looking for one that really had alot of sparkle as the emerald cut is not the best cut for this. So, I needed a really high quality e.cut. All the stores had garbage or were way overpriced. I decided to buy a loose center e.cut diamond for the center stone online and then bought a Veragio band to have it mounted in.

The online place I got it from was great to work with. What they did was to send it to a local jeweler so I could inspect it and so I could have it appraised before purchase. The diamond was choice and the price was unbeatable..even the jeweler said it was a steal. So I bought the diamond and had it mounted locally in the setting. The rock really catches the sunlight and throws off magnificent color. But like I said, it was a very high quality emerald cut.

As far as ebay and such, I think it is a huge risk. You just don't know. I would at least look for a place that gives you a 30 day inspection period.

Best of luck...

[Kratos]

If I buy I diamond, I want to make sure it is a conflict diamond.

[gya321]

No idea...but all this talk about buying loose diamonds reminds me of Donnie Brasco.

Careful of the fugazzis, bro. I'd people try to sell the fugazzis on ebay quite often.

This is a beautiful thing. I dont know about buying online. Ive bought loose ruby from one of those home shopping channels and brought them to a jewelry store and sold them for a bunch more. GOod Luck!