Diamonds - quick question

[Frank the Tank]

A couple of months ago someone posted a guide to buying an engagement ring that was really interesting and helpful. Unfortunately I did not have the foresight to bookmark it. As I get closer to actually buying one I want to reread it. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[CelisHorn]

I put one up that I had read which was for readers like myself who knew nothing about diamonds. Not sure if thats the one you were referring to but I'll include it.
The Link

 

[bevosayshi]

Was it Kierkegaard or Dick Van Patten that said:

"when buying diamonds, always take into account the 3-C's....cheap, cheap, and CHEAP!"

Seriously, do lots of shopping around with reputable jewelers. Good luck.

 

[greg97ap]

Stay away from the Mall.

 

[Frank the Tank]

Any suggestions for reputable dealers in the Dallas area?

 

[KingKoopa]

The Link

i put this one up on that thread, as well. don't know if this one or the one posted above is the one you wanted, but there you go.

 

[bevosayshi]

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[Bottlecap]

are places like Blue Nile reputable? Anyone bought a diamond or an entire ring from there before? Their design-a-ring looks pretty interesting.

 

[Macanudo]

I can't believe no one has brought up Crayon. PM the man.

 

[greg97ap]

A friend recommended a place in Irving called Gold N Carat. I found a good deal from them.

 

[Boozehound]

A good friend of mine used Blue Nile and found them to be pretty helpful and the ring he got was pretty high quality.

On the other hand, when I was buying my fiance's engagement ring, I could get custom design and an equivalent diamond for the same price at a reputable family run place close to Houston.

 

[Hayden_Horn]

i went to prom with bachendorf's niece. she was a *****.

 

[Ring1]

There's a guy I have used named Buddy Malouf, and his company is called BEMA industries, I think. They're located on the corner of 635 and Preston near Valley View mall. He's always been straight up with me.