– 5 princess cut diamonds set in platinum for 3k. Hi paul. Anyway, it’s pretty easy to do your own comparisons and research on the Internet nowadays to see if what I posted here was right. Also, return policy is HUGE when making such a major purchase. Plus, i was also interested with a pair of diamond earrings 0.23ctw 14kt white gold priced at $349. You need to compare exact apples to apples: https://beyond4cs.com/diamond-prices/, Paul, I have been in the market for an engagement ring for some time now. Although advertised at IGI only, the center came with a GIA report, the side diamonds IGI. -color I. I checked Blue Nile to do a comparison and, after factoring in the band, Costco came out on top–easy. No jeweler I know of has ONLY GIA certified stones for sale. Lillian. Looking at local retailers, national retailers, and even looking online, I really feel at a loss. They are if you asked for it. Now, I want to go on the record saying that Costco is a great outfit and a highly respectable business.

If you are looking for a specific diamond size/color/clarity, you better pray that all the planets and stars align when you visit the store. She provides expert guidance on all things engagement rings including purchasing advice and how to best take care if your engagement ring. I just feel that there are many other places who can offer better prices and quality to the readers.

I have only 1 question. I’m pretty sure you heard jewelers say stuff like “This diamond has more facets and that’s why it has better sparkle!”. Given their limited product selections and service standards, it really doesn’t makes sense to purchase diamond jewelry from Costco. The lack of images for their online listings and lack of product knowledge of their sales people means you have to depend on yourself when choosing diamonds.

They’re prices seem to be very good in comparison to the online dealers you recommend. Think about this, isn’t the whole point of a purchase to be satisfied and never having to undergo the hassle of a return/refund? Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 124 reviews. Given Costco’s reputation of being a wholesale operation, you would probably expect them to offer lower prices for their diamond rings than anywhere else. You’ll find comfort fit bands with channel-set diamonds, brushed platinum bands with beveled edges, and gold bands with braided accents.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated . I was able to request which stones be shipped to my local Costco store to look at and have appraised. The problem with these appraisal documents is that the “worth” of a jewelry piece is grossly inflated only to make you feel good and as a marketing tool to lure unsuspecting customers into making a purchase. Very rare!

What kind of ratings should I be looking out for when buying a diamond ring from Costco? In your case, I recommend James Allen and Blue Nile. $15K. Did you even ready my post 2 questions above? First of all, I won’t even consider buying a “very good” cut diamond anywhere regardless of prices. Thank you! It comes in a set as with a wedding band. And is currently on hold for a short period of time .

When I personally mystery shopped Costco a few months back, the customer service contact that you mentioned can’t even provide a simple documentation of the jewelry piece prior to a purchase.

What’s left? I’m personally not sure how the Costco Australian operations would differ from that in the United States but I do feel that their prices are very competitive for grocery goods.

Seriously wonder your credibility now. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 195 reviews. I am looking for something similar to this: Cushion Cut 1.99 ctw VVS2 Clarity G Color Diamond Platinum “Diana” Ring.

Anyways, a good return policy is just a safeguard and it doesn’t guarantee the jewelry quality being sold. This means you can’t buy a piece of jewelry in a different type of metal (e.g. Just came across your website as I continue to educate myself on gemstones.

And I reiterate, I don’t recommend buying diamonds without a proper GIA report. TBH, that kind of sounds like a foreign language, but to put it in perspective there's this: Kim K's is 20 carats.

Call the help line at 877.864.8695 or email them at diamonds@costco.com. Are their diamonds as good as those offered by the traditional brick and mortar jewelry stores? It’s an elaborate scam designed to mislead customers that diamonds they sell are as good as those with a GIA report. In fact, you shouldn’t even be using these inflated values for your insurance policy because you’ll end up paying a significantly higher premium. There is still a severe lack of tangible data for the everyday consumer to base a purchase on. Are costco diamonds good if I am buying engagement rings with small sized diamonds?

But both of us having been married before and having purchased diamond rings before, we felt well-informed and were cautiously optimistic. I’m considering buying a loose GIA graded 2.20 diamond, “eye-clean”, with cut, symmetry, and polish grades of “Excellent”, color – J, clarity – VS2, for about 10 grand. In fact, you can count yourself super lucky if you manage to find a piece of jewelry that’s close to your desired specifications. I hope you don’t read the following statements the wrong way. https://beyond4cs.com/grading/aset-reference-charts/. You have the piece of mind of the return policy, and the fact Costco does sell better than average quality jewellery! Our requirements were between 1 – 1.25 carats, round brillant cut, depth and table within ideal proportions, excellent polish and symmetry, faceted girdle, clarity VS 1 or 2, color d-f. Rated 0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews. Clearly, my ex overpaid for the ring and didn’t know about it. Im thinking of buying a diamond band from Costco with 11 diamonds and a total of 0.69 ctw. Would I be better off buying online and just piecing together a ring versus buying one through costco? But their “lower end” 3-5k rings are very hard to beat from what I have found.

All that being said, if you don’t have a local jeweler you can trust to service your rings and appraise them for you, or you need a lot of assistance and advice in finding what you want, maybe Costco is not the best place to make such an important purchase.

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You will know this if you bothered to read through the entire review. LOL! Shopping for an engagement ring can be an overwhelming task, particularly when you’re trying to stay within a budget. Consistently seeing better discounts in other places for groceries hardwares etc.
Choose from brilliant blue topaz, amethysts, tanzanite, luminous opals, and more! Because what they say you are getting is actually what you are getting. I found a 1.15 carat D color VVS1 GIA certified solitaire diamond ring at Costco and it costs an astounding $21,999!

That’s about $5,000 cheaper than the Costco diamond ring! But can people that are GIA certified grade their own diamonds? Is costco jewelry a good deal? https://beyond4cs.com/grading/difference-between-gia-ags-egl-igi/, https://beyond4cs.com/grading/aset-reference-charts/, guide on buying a twelve thousand dollars diamond ring, https://beyond4cs.com/where-to-buy-fancy-cuts/, https://beyond4cs.com/shapes/round/solasfera-vs-star-129/, https://beyond4cs.com/reviews/leo-diamond/, https://beyond4cs.com/step-by-step-guide/, https://beyond4cs.com/care-and-maintenance/insurance/, http://www.costco.com/Emerald-Cut-%2526-Round-Brilliant-1.23-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-Ring.product.100114386.html, https://beyond4cs.com/engagement-ring/beware-of-cheap-diamond-deals/, http://www.costco.com/Princess-Cut-2.00-ctw-VS2-Clarity%2c-I-Color-Diamond-Platinum-Ring.product.11753332.html, https://beyond4cs.com/reviews/houston-diamond-district/. The best they can do is to “parrot” the details from a grading report.

GIA report says 1 carat VVS2, color grade I, polish and symmetry Very Good, Fluorescence none. Then you run the risk that the ring isn’t what you thought it would be, or it was appraised differently than reported on the site.. You have to deal with possible return shipping which is a MASSIVE headache and can be a HUGE blow to the pocket book. Shop diamond bands and rings in stylish cuts like princess and baguette at Costco.com to find the perfect piece of jewelry at a great value today! I will go in-depth and show you some side-by-side comparisons in a moment.

Read my ebook for more details. You’ll find more information to your question about the IGI appraisal documents in the ebook. At James Allen, I selected a ring setting with 0.32 ctw of side diamonds to match the one found at Costco. They only sell natural and untreated diamonds. Costco really is a one-stop shop. If you’re a shopper who’s looking for the prestige of a brand, Costco is probably not a brand on the same levels as Cartier or Tiffany. With your reply, it just proved to me that you didn’t bother to read and understand the content here on Beyond4cs.com.
I found another pair of certified princess cut yellow gold studs on eBay with a Costco Wholesale appraisal form for a very great price.

In fact, Costco doesn’t offer any form of customization for their diamond jewelry. Also, diamond pricing is a tricky issue. Of course, you don’t have to listen to good advice. To say the least, the available selections for diamond jewelry is pathetic.

To be honest, I’m actually surprised to see Costco implementing some form of quality control in their diamond inventory. When buying GIA graded round brilliant cuts, “Very Good” just ain’t good enough.

If you are going to buy from Costco and need financing you will need to turn to other sources such as a credit card. I think you neglect to take a few things into account. Also, if the Additional Grading Information section indicates: Does that mean that the above number is indeed inscribed (laser) on the diamond girdle? https://beyond4cs.com/buying-diamonds-blind/ GIA triple excellent is really broad and encompasses lots of mediocre stones. He could not believe that we had purchased the rings from Costco. I would have had to settle for much smaller diamonds for the same budget in all the places we looked, including online. The next example I found at Costco.com is a pave set engagement ring with a 1 carat center stone that’s cut to mediocre standards. Unfortunately, there’s no way I can tell you whether it is a good buy just by looking at a report alone. I understand from reading you would not buy a cut less than excellent but keeping in mind that some peoples standards are not as strict as yours, is this a good value?

Nope. This content is imported from {embed-name}. Lastly, we don’t sell jewelry. Paired with a sparkling diamond band, this classic look has captivated women’s hearts for decades. Here’s a screenshot that shows you a total of only 263 rings available in their inventory.