to ask if anyone knows anything about buying diamonds?

[Skyblue79]

Which would you say is the rip off here?

Can it be possible that a particular diamond ring in Boodles can be priced at almost 4 times the cost of what appears to be exactly the same ring in another London shop which supposedly buys directly from the wholesaler? The less expensive retailer claims the diamonds have the same carat, cut and clarity and come with a GIA certificate (presumably though these can be faked)?

I would obviously expect a mark-up when buying from somewhere like Boodles or Tiifany, but can they really charge 4 times what a ring is worth elsewhere? Or is the other ring likely to be of a lesser quality than it claims?

I had this made by a jeweller - I already had the largest diamond as it was my Grandma's and purchased the sapphire and diamonds and setting. It cost £1000 all in.

if you want ethical diamonds, you can consider make a diamond using both of your hairs, it has special meanings and same as mined diamond (it can be verified)

I think one of the Swiss company does it www.algordanza.co.uk