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Blue Nile platinum

Lmvo23Lmvo23 member
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Why is it so cheap? 

We went to several jewelers in Jacksonville and were quoted $1500-$2000+ for a 3mm platinum band for my FI. Everyone was trying to sway us into 18kt white gold because of the cost of platinum right now but we want platinum. 

A quick look on Blue Nile and I found the same (??) band for $510! http://www.bluenile.com/wedding-ring-platinum_4429

What gives? Are jewelers really charging that much overhead? Why doesn't the price of platinum vary on Blue Nile like the jewelers say it does? I see it is the same quality (950 pt) so I'm assuming this is the same ring but for much much less. Obviously I want this ring to last him forever so if there is a reason I should spend 4x more on a ring from the jeweler please tell me!!
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Re: Blue Nile platinum

  • kd.josephkd.joseph
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    edited February 2012
    Who knows what goes on at jewelry stores. I do know the price of gold fluctuates, but that much of a difference is ridiculous.

    I have heard nothing but good things about Blue Nile, so I just say go for it.
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  • msuprincess04msuprincess04 member
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    Depends what the platinum is mixed with. Or, so I'm guessing.

    http://www.mwmjewelry.com/platinum_purity.htm

    Though, I agree, I've heard good things about Blue Nile.
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  • littleluckypennylittleluckypenny member
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    Nothing is wrong with Blue Nile.  It's the largest online jewelry retailer, that's why prices can be lower than other stores.  I have my platinum engagement ring from there and love it.  I plan to get my wedding band there as well.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_blue-nile-platinum?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:1b212565-945c-4137-8050-af4ed6054284Post:ba923ba4-668a-491c-b203-e3f9c7f51557">Re: Blue Nile platinum</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nothing is wrong with Blue Nile.  It's the largest online jewelry retailer, that's why prices can be lower than other stores.  I have my platinum engagement ring from there and love it.  I plan to get my wedding band there as well.
    Posted by littleluckypenny[/QUOTE]

    <div>This!</div><div>They also don't have the same overhead costs as a brick and mortar jewelry store.</div><div>FH bought my e-ring and wedding band from them... both are beautiful and he paid a lot less than he would have elsewhere</div>
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  • DiLynn83DiLynn83 member
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    Blue Nile also buys in bulk; they get a lower price because they buy hundreds and hundreds of the rings at one time.

    I own several pieces of jewelry from Blue Nile and have had only wonderful experiences.
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  • Lmvo23Lmvo23 member
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    Ok! This is what I wanted to hear ;) It just seems too good to be true! I just fell in love with a wedding band on there for me PLUS it's on sale so I think we're going to order soon!
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  • Sp2012Sp2012
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    I've purchased from BN before and I thought their serfvice was great.

    $1500-2000 sounds high for a plain 3mm band.   I've seen 6mm platinum bands for about $1300.
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  • cfdittrichcfdittrich
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    BN is great! My FI bought my E-ring there and they have excelent customer service. I've sent my ring in to get sized smaller and cleaned and nothing but great service!
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