darkness13
Rough_Rock
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- Nov 22, 2013
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HI Everyone,
This is the first post I have ever written, reading all of the threads on PS is just so helpful and there are so many knowledgeable people on here I was hoping someone might be able to help me.
I want to buy a diamond and have it set in the US and have found a ring designer, Victor Canera, in LA that I love! Buying from the US makes sense as the diamonds are so much more price competitive over there, however I have a few concerns.
1). I think I will have to pay customs tax when the ring enters Australia which is 13%, if this is the case it will add a substantial amount onto the cost and will therefore be pointless me ordering from the US to receive a competitive price - any else been through this process from Australia? Would be great to hear others experiences...
2). This is less of an issue, but, I do have some concern about never seeing the diamond myself before we outlay a big sum of money. I'm looking at buying a 2.5-3.5 carat stone so I'm worried that I will be less then impressed when I see it in person. I understand there are independent bodies like GIA who can verify its authenticity and specs but I still wonder if that's enough. I have been onto James Allens site and they have great detailed pictures of their diamonds which are helpful for someone me who lives OS. Anyone else bought diamonds internationally and not seen them in person until they are paid for and delivered? ?
Any comments, help, advice would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to read this fellow PSers.
Renee.
This is the first post I have ever written, reading all of the threads on PS is just so helpful and there are so many knowledgeable people on here I was hoping someone might be able to help me.
I want to buy a diamond and have it set in the US and have found a ring designer, Victor Canera, in LA that I love! Buying from the US makes sense as the diamonds are so much more price competitive over there, however I have a few concerns.
1). I think I will have to pay customs tax when the ring enters Australia which is 13%, if this is the case it will add a substantial amount onto the cost and will therefore be pointless me ordering from the US to receive a competitive price - any else been through this process from Australia? Would be great to hear others experiences...
2). This is less of an issue, but, I do have some concern about never seeing the diamond myself before we outlay a big sum of money. I'm looking at buying a 2.5-3.5 carat stone so I'm worried that I will be less then impressed when I see it in person. I understand there are independent bodies like GIA who can verify its authenticity and specs but I still wonder if that's enough. I have been onto James Allens site and they have great detailed pictures of their diamonds which are helpful for someone me who lives OS. Anyone else bought diamonds internationally and not seen them in person until they are paid for and delivered? ?
Any comments, help, advice would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking the time to read this fellow PSers.
Renee.