Post # 1
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Helper bee
ETA: THE TITLE IS WRONG. 1/4 CT NOT 1.4 CT. Sorry I don’t know how to change it.
This band is on the Zales website on sale for $279 and with the 15% it would be around $250.
http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10930370&fd=Ladies%27&fd=Bands+-+Diamond&fd=White&size=96&fv=Gender%2FLadies%27&fv=Ring+Style%2FBands+-+Diamond&fv=Stone+Color%2FWhite&ff=PAD&ff=PAD&ff=PAD’ defer=’defer
- Is this a good deal? If not, where do you recommend?
- Does it look good with my e-ring? If not, please suggest.
Here is the band:
Here is a my E-ring. Center stone is just under 1/2 CT.
It is 14K white gold…
Is there really a difference between 14K and 10K other than the 10K is actually stronger?
Will they look completly different?
I mean the 10K is like $200 less than 14K.
Sorry this pics are so large! I don’t know how to make them smaller.
Post # 3
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Helper bee
Also, is Zales a good place to purchase?
Should I get the warranty?
Post # 4
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Busy bee
well..it is not a 1.4….it is a 1/4ctw…it is a big difference..
clarity and color are not good…I think you need to look at it in person before you make up your mind..
Post # 5
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Helper bee
@SashaUSARu: Ooops!! Big mistake! Sorry typing too fast.
As you can tell, it was clearly a mistake. As, I have it correct everywhere else.
Post # 6
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Sugar bee
I would try Walmart online before purchasing that. Zales sells the same clarity and color as they do. Overall, though, $250 isn’t all that bad.
ETA: No, I wouldn’t pay more for 14k. It’s not going to look any different.
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Sugar bee
Post # 8
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Helper bee
@NovaRising: Wow! Thank you! 🙂
Yes, my e-ring is rhodium plated and I’ll get them both done at the same time so they are both shiny.
Post # 9
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Bee Keeper
I personally wouldn’t buy from zales but it depends on what your budget is.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
@BlondeMissMolly: Budget is up to $500…Maybe a little more.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
Be careful with shared prog rings like that. If one prong breaks, you could potentially lose two diamonds instead of one.
Aside from that, I think given the clarity and color of the diamonds, and the fact that it is 10k gold, it is a very average deal. Not good, but not bad either. See it in person and make sure you choose one with good diamonds! Sometimes they have multiples of the same ring, so be sure to pick the best one. Ask if a sales associate can accompany you out of the store and into “normal” (non-jewelry store) light to get a different perspective on the cut in various lighting environments, as the special lights in jewelry stores could make even asphalt look glittery.
Post # 12
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Busy bee
I would really consider getting something custom made at a local jeweler.
Post # 13
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Helper bee
@GoldfishPie: I plan on buying it online to use the 15% code. I originally went to Zales and found the ring but I can’t remember if the picture is 1/6 or 1/4 CT.
I feel bad if I go in there again with the intent of buying online… I used to work in retail so I know how bad it sucks to help someone and they just leave.
Post # 14
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Blushing bee
FYI, that first band NovaRising linked to is selling for $99 on Etsy. I know because I’ve been eyeing it for weeks 🙂
Post # 15
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Helper bee
Is 1/4 CT equilvalent to .20-.25 CT?
Post # 16
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Helper bee
It may not matter much since you are getting only the band from there but there are several stories posted in other threads by bees who have not had good experiences at Zales. You might take a look at those threads before you decide. I do like that ctw for a band. It enhances your ering nicely.
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