Where is the best place to get one? I have checked out several places around columbus so far the diamond cellar and Alexander’s in the short north. Others have recommended places like diamonds direct, James Allen, Costco or blue nile. Anyone have experience or recommendations? I have about 4500-6000 price range cash as a budget 

Got my wife's ring from the Diamond Cellar, great experience. Of course, that was pushing 30 years ago so who knows.

I got my ring from the guy that owns CDI Diamonds and Jewelry in Dublin. I'm not sure how it would have been if I had gone into the store, but the price seemed good for the grade compared to some of the other places I shopped around at. (Friend of my Dads, he brought up a few diamonds to NEO for me to look at). They can also make a custom band if wanted. Quick Google search shows that they have good reviews. 

Diamonds are a scam. I try to talk my wife into selling hers every once in a while but she won't do it. Btw, I went to Jared. 

Find a mom and pop shop. They normally don't try to fuck you over, and they aren't dealing with high pressure sales.  It normally reduces the cost of a diamond by 2K. 

posted by justincredible

Diamonds are a scam. I try to talk my wife into selling hers every once in a while but she won't do it. Btw, I went to Jared. 

You're not wrong, it's a crazy business. Once I learned that Diamonds aren't a scarce resource, I was amazed. Can't think of another business like it.

My husband went to a small, local jeweler. 

posted by justincredible

Diamonds are a scam. 

Don’t disagree. But women get what they want. Would have been way better used for a down payment of something 

http://www.griffon-jewelers.com

Give thus guy a call. About an hour north hope Columbus.  He'll take good care of you.  

Diamonds are what the markets make them. There are tons of lots of things in the world, but the price is still high. I wouldn’t call it a scam.

posted by Laley23

Diamonds are what the markets make them. There are tons of lots of things in the world, but the price is still high. I wouldn’t call it a scam.

Me neither. As COA always says, blame disney.

posted by Laley23

Diamonds are what the markets make them. There are tons of lots of things in the world, but the price is still high. I wouldn’t call it a scam.

this...far from a scam

Gave my wife my mom's first set. They upgraded after 10 years. I told my wife that was her option -- upgraded ring or hot tub. She'll get a hot tub.

Diamonds are a scam. Ain't no reason to put that much money into something that truly doesn't mean/do anything. I'll never allow my kids to do the same with a ring (2 girls and 1 boy). Young marriages could do so much more than spending thousands on a circular band.

posted by OSH

Gave my wife my mom's first set. They upgraded after 10 years. I told my wife that was her option -- upgraded ring or hot tub. She'll get a hot tub.

Diamonds are a scam. Ain't no reason to put that much money into something that truly doesn't mean/do anything. I'll never allow my kids to do the same with a ring (2 girls and 1 boy). Young marriages could do so much more than spending thousands on a circular band.

You only have to worry about one spending on a ring, and do you think you will actually have a say in what your son does when he is at the age of proposing?

My Gf isnt the type to be worried about the price of the ring or what people think.  She would probably be happy with a ring 1/2 the price of what i'm going to spend, but I am the one who doesnt want to look cheap or whatever when she shows her friends and posts it on FB or what not.  Plus she deserves it for putting up with me for 6 years and keeping me together.  I probably shouldn't care what people think either but I do.

got mine at kohls, 70% off sale. paid $749 for the engagement ring and the wedding band combo. absolutely best decision ive ever made.

Scam might be the wrong word, but their value is almost entirely propped up by an effective marketing campaign and roughly a century of a monopoly over the diamond industry. People buy diamond rings because it's just what you do, no critical thinking is involved.

posted by like_that

You only have to worry about one spending on a ring, and do you think you will actually have a say in what your son does when he is at the age of proposing?

I'll have a say, but in the end it is his decision. We'll communicate to our kids about "value." It's important to us that our kids make good decisions. Of course, depending on their situation, spending thousands is not a good decision.

posted by justincredible

Scam might be the wrong word, but their value is almost entirely propped up by an effective marketing campaign and roughly a century of a monopoly over the diamond industry. People buy diamond rings because it's just what you do, no critical thinking is involved.

which is why i am happy with my choice to get the cheapest version of these pieces of shit that i could.

First, pick the stone you want from a local, long-standing gemologist.  Then decide on the setting/ring, and what would look best for the stone you chose.

I have nothing to add to the OP

But this is funny to share...

My friend called off his marriage a week AFTER the engagement photos were taken and blasted all over the internet. He paid 30k for the ring, still hasn't gotten it back (and I don't think he will).

LOL

posted by Automatik

I have nothing to add to the OP

But this is funny to share...

My friend called off his marriage a week AFTER the engagement photos were taken and blasted all over the internet. He paid 30k for the ring, still hasn't gotten it back (and I don't think he will).

An attorney friend of mine told me when I was engaged that whoever gave the ring is entitled to get it back. Courts will rule in their favor, if needed.

posted by Automatik

I have nothing to add to the OP

But this is funny to share...

My friend called off his marriage a week AFTER the engagement photos were taken and blasted all over the internet. He paid 30k for the ring, still hasn't gotten it back (and I don't think he will).

 

LOL

Lol woah. Is your friend rich?

I wouldn't say "rich", but definitely well off and smart with his money.....until this happened.

His ex fiance's fam is loaded though. Rumor is they spent 20k+ on the fucking engagement party that was called off. I'm thinking that's why he hasn't fought much to get it back. It's a sensitive topic so I haven't really talked much about it with him. 

He handled it in the absolute worst way though. He made the decision that he wanted out in the summer, but it took him months to sack up and break it off.

posted by Automatik

He handled it in the absolute worst way though. He made the decision that he wanted out in the summer, but it took him months to sack up and break it off.

Should have waited until she took it off to do the dishes or something, then snatched that shit up. $30k is insane for a ring, even if you have the savings, unless you're making like $200k a year (and even then I still wouldn't personally)

100% agree. I wouldn't even consider being with, let alone marrying a girl that would get off to a 30k ring.