How to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring ONLINE?

[LLJsmom]

Thanks again. It's great to have this informative board, but unless there was a jeweler in the family or social circle, I doubt most of our parents, grandparents, & beyond, etc. did research on diamonds, looked at GIA, AGS charts, etc., etc., etc. before they bought they're soon-to-be wives rings.

All this trying to learn about diamonds like it's a college course is a headache! Is there a quick, short resource that shows what and ideal diamond should be in layman's terms w/o doing all this reading & asking people to look at charts to say what's good or bad & all that? Thanks a lot for any help anyone can give!


Thank you lovedogs. Well, I'll just have to do the best I can to find the best ring for the money we want to spend.

People for many years were less informed and had less access to information and resources. So they had to make the best of what they had. Now that “times have changed”, information technology revolution (can’t roll back the clock) and all, we all have more information available to the people that want it. I think it’s a good thing. Maybe a little more work, but nothing worth having is easy.

And if people don’t like the online options and process, in person buying might be the best option for you. So do what suits you.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

IMO, if you want "the best," following the previous posters' advice will be your best bet. But if you're truly ok with something that is "good enough," then choose with your eyes with what you can find in a brick-and-mortar store.

Note: this is coming from someone who went on PS and did all the research beforehand. Only to have her then BF choose something from a B&M store b/c he "didn't trust buying a diamond online." But for what it's worth, I'm still happy with my e-ring!

 

[Forever Blue]

Thanks a lot. I'll keep looking at all the great info & advice here & just learn & do the best I can.