Loose Diamonds
When you already have your ring setting, or you want to have a local jeweler do a custom ring setting, but don’t want to pay too much for the diamond, a great option is to buy a loose diamond online, and then take it in to the local jeweler to have it set.
Why buy the diamond online? There are two main advantages to buying a diamond online:
- They are almost always cheaper online. Your local jewelers typically mark their diamonds up at least 25% higher than the prices at online jewelers for identical diamonds.
- There is a LOT more selection online. Blue Nile has over 70,000 diamonds to choose from, which is the largest selection out there.
So, what are the best online jewelers to buy loose diamonds from?
- As I stated above, Blue Nile has simply the largest selection of any jeweler, and they have grading certificates for ALL of their diamonds.
- James Allen doesn’t have quite the selection that Blue Nile does, but they offer real pictures of every diamond that they have in stock.
- Both of these online diamond stores are rated A+ by the BBB and offer great service!
If you need advice on choosing the best diamonds make sure to read my diamond buying guides.
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Blue Nile Review
Blue Nile is the largest online retailer of diamonds and engagement rings, and for good reason! They have an enormous selection (81,783 diamonds at the time of this writing!), have won numerous awards, and has lower prices than brick-and-mortar stores.
Here are some of the awards they have won:
- “Best E-Tailer” from Kiplinger’s
- “Forbes Favorite” online jeweler
- “Circle of Excellence Platinum Award” from BizRate.com
They have also received an A+ rating from the BBB, a 4.5 out of 5 stars at iVouch, and an “Outstanding” rating at Bizrate.
What makes them good?
- Like I stated above, they have a huge selection of diamonds.
- They have diamond certificates for all of their diamonds.
- They don’t carry any “junk” quality diamonds.
- They have some beautiful engagement ring settings.
Looking for an engagement ring? They are an excellent place to purchase an engagement ring – check out their Top Ten Engagement Rings.
Click here to shop for your engagement ring or diamond ring at Blue Nile.
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