Blue Nile was a disruptor when it started, but it is no longer the best in technology, customer service, price, or selection. James Allen (also owned by Signet) is ahead of BN for technology, customer service and selection. JA pioneered the 360 view, which is used by online retailers today. For diamonds, both BN and JA mark up their prices quite a lot, which is why they blank out the GIA report numbers to minimize price matching. The settings from JA are more extensive and customizable. There's a reason why BN has been losing market share and had to be acquired at a much lower price after a failed IPO attempt. While GIA and IGI certifications vary more for mined diamonds, the gap between GIA and IGI certifications is very narrow for lab grown diamonds. Some IGI-certified lab grown diamonds have an additional Hearts & Arrows classification on the certificate. Though rare, these diamonds are better than equivalent GIA-certified lab grown diamonds.
Hey, I am currently looking for buying an engagement ring online. Why online? Cause I live in Europe and it's cheaper than what we got here (some SI1 G color 0.5 carat diamonds are sold for 5k here which is insane). Is there any online shops you would recommend buying from? Cause JA and BN seem to be very reasonable, but on the other hand I see lots of negative reviews about their customer service after they were bough by another company or its just some unlucky few and it's fine to buy from them? Thank you in advance!
James Allen has most of the GIA reports available now on the site without needing to speak with CS now..... I've been on their site religiously for the past 2 weeks lol
Far better ring designs too, which allegedly are less "sophisticated". It would be ideal if my anniversary ring 50 years from now also looks, like, kind of not boring?
@@elatab11 I mean I’m currently studying with gia. I own several lab diamond pieces. And several natural diamond pieces. The labs are just overall more impressive to me. The fact that an intelligent species on a planet in the middle of the universe was able to mimic nature in such a beautiful way.
@@basilcarpenterjr1592 lab diamond is made from materials real from earth, just like all of us. They even tell you it’s lab diamond, not natural diamond.
@@basilcarpenterjr1592 the only.differenxe is that the natural diamonds were dug out of the earth. Lab diamonds are the same in every single.way and no one, except a jeweler with a specific machine. can tell the difference. But hey, If you want to spend 4x as much then you do you! Have a great day.
Just to add AGS is a highly respected lab and their cut grading is the best, hence AGS0 Ideal. This lab is just as respected as GIA and their cut grading system is often preferred.
I see the original poster hasn't responded, Brian Gavin was one of the founders of Whiteflash and an early proponent of the importance of cut quality and educating the consumer. Years ago he started a new business under his own name, his diamond brand and the original ACA are among the most beautiful and best cut diamonds in the world, as are Infinity Diamonds from Antwerp. Usually AGS is the preferred grading lab for these stones, it's a pity the maker of this video seems to be biased towards GIA when AGS's cut grade is considered to be the gold standard, not GIA. I have no affiliation with any lab or company, just many years of experience in the industry.
Can you show how to filter James Allen diamond pairs for earrings that are GIA? I am searching and it seems defaulted to not show any GIA stones. I don't see a advanced search for diamond pairs.
No sure what the point of this video is. If you are searching for a loose diamond with a given set of specifications, just visit the different sites and pick the one that suits you. It almost as if this video is suggesting that you only use one site? I don't really care who I purchase my diamond from as long as it comes with a GIA certificated.
Every single lab diamond on Blue Nile's website has strong fluorescence. Try resetting all the filters and only changing the fluorescence filter to see what I mean.
Lab Diamonds are good to wear nowadays without fear of losing. But they can never compare to natural diamonds cuz still be detected by machine and no resale value.
My blue Nile 15k diamond came with Gia lazer number on diamond and u can upgrade if you double the price of original diamond. Blue Nike has diamonds from all over the world :) I got my own setting that we loved
@@boths6ify I think lab Diamonds are better. Because a lot of diamonds are mined in the blood of others. Where as Lab diamonds aren't. And its a guarantee that it wont be a blood diamond.
UPDATE: James Allen has now digitally posted most if not all of their GIA certificates. YAY
I'm on bluenile right now and you can most certainly sort through lab grown.
To the person reading I pray your marriage last forever in Jesus name.
Thank you! God bless
Ty
Thank u i hope so too & i hope this ring last forever to 😬
Don’t tell Jesus I’m here
Currently trying to decide between the two for my gfs engagement ring. This for sure helps for someone like me who has no clue about jewelry…thanks!
Blue Nile was a disruptor when it started, but it is no longer the best in technology, customer service, price, or selection. James Allen (also owned by Signet) is ahead of BN for technology, customer service and selection. JA pioneered the 360 view, which is used by online retailers today.
For diamonds, both BN and JA mark up their prices quite a lot, which is why they blank out the GIA report numbers to minimize price matching. The settings from JA are more extensive and customizable. There's a reason why BN has been losing market share and had to be acquired at a much lower price after a failed IPO attempt.
While GIA and IGI certifications vary more for mined diamonds, the gap between GIA and IGI certifications is very narrow for lab grown diamonds. Some IGI-certified lab grown diamonds have an additional Hearts & Arrows classification on the certificate. Though rare, these diamonds are better than equivalent GIA-certified lab grown diamonds.
Hey, I am currently looking for buying an engagement ring online. Why online? Cause I live in Europe and it's cheaper than what we got here (some SI1 G color 0.5 carat diamonds are sold for 5k here which is insane). Is there any online shops you would recommend buying from? Cause JA and BN seem to be very reasonable, but on the other hand I see lots of negative reviews about their customer service after they were bough by another company or its just some unlucky few and it's fine to buy from them? Thank you in advance!
@@apollyon6044maybe try using a VPN and changing your location to America and se if that lowers the price on BN or JA.
I prefer James Allen too. I can choose more designs .and I noticed Blue Nile is more expensive even Lab Diamonds.
James Allen has most of the GIA reports available now on the site without needing to speak with CS now..... I've been on their site religiously for the past 2 weeks lol
Far better ring designs too, which allegedly are less "sophisticated". It would be ideal if my anniversary ring 50 years from now also looks, like, kind of not boring?
This is truly the best video I have seen, thank you.
Thank you so much for all of your educational videos!
This is the most helpful page. Thank you!!
Thank you very much for that video, it was very helpful for us!
lab grown ftw
Lab diamonds are amazing idk what you’re on about
@@elatab11 I mean I’m currently studying with gia. I own several lab diamond pieces. And several natural diamond pieces. The labs are just overall more impressive to me. The fact that an intelligent species on a planet in the middle of the universe was able to mimic nature in such a beautiful way.
I wouldn't have lab diamonds if they give then to me the whole reason u buy diamonds is because there real from earth not made
@@basilcarpenterjr1592The whole reason people buy diamonds is because of how it looks, not how it's made, not the price, just looks
@@basilcarpenterjr1592 lab diamond is made from materials real from earth, just like all of us. They even tell you it’s lab diamond, not natural diamond.
@@basilcarpenterjr1592 the only.differenxe is that the natural diamonds were dug out of the earth. Lab diamonds are the same in every single.way and no one, except a jeweler with a specific machine. can tell the difference. But hey, If you want to spend 4x as much then you do you! Have a great day.
Great informative video!! Thank you for only stating facts and screen shots!!!
From which store is the best to purchase a diamond if you are in Europe (EU)? I would like to avoid to pay import tax.
Have just started looking on both sites. Question: Why do both sites have their certificates but alot of them have no look up number on them?
Thanks for this awesome video
Very Informative!
Just to add AGS is a highly respected lab and their cut grading is the best, hence AGS0 Ideal. This lab is just as respected as GIA and their cut grading system is often preferred.
AGS no longer does cut grading. They stopped recently. You will notice there are virtually no AGS graded diamonds on the market now.
What’s your opinion on Stienhardt?
Hi what do you think of With Clarity?
What you think about ags and whiteflash a cut above or black by brian gavin?
I see the original poster hasn't responded, Brian Gavin was one of the founders of Whiteflash and an early proponent of the importance of cut quality and educating the consumer. Years ago he started a new business under his own name, his diamond brand and the original ACA are among the most beautiful and best cut diamonds in the world, as are Infinity Diamonds from Antwerp. Usually AGS is the preferred grading lab for these stones, it's a pity the maker of this video seems to be biased towards GIA when AGS's cut grade is considered to be the gold standard, not GIA. I have no affiliation with any lab or company, just many years of experience in the industry.
Can you show how to filter James Allen diamond pairs for earrings that are GIA? I am searching and it seems defaulted to not show any GIA stones. I don't see a advanced search for diamond pairs.
I've been shopping on JA AND has the certs on line.
Great Video, Thank you
Watching this video 2 years later, how much their both are compared now?
No sure what the point of this video is. If you are searching for a loose diamond with a given set of specifications, just visit the different sites and pick the one that suits you. It almost as if this video is suggesting that you only use one site? I don't really care who I purchase my diamond from as long as it comes with a GIA certificated.
As of 09/23 Both owned by Signet jewelry
I got a 0.50 flawless diamond from blue Nile it’s lovely.
Every single lab diamond on Blue Nile's website has strong fluorescence. Try resetting all the filters and only changing the fluorescence filter to see what I mean.
I love Blue Nile. I wish I discovered them earlier. 💙💍💎
Lab Diamonds are good to wear nowadays without fear of losing. But they can never compare to natural diamonds cuz still be detected by machine and no resale value.
Why are lab grown diamonds Not good?
My blue Nile 15k diamond came with Gia lazer number on diamond and u can upgrade if you double the price of original diamond. Blue Nike has diamonds from all over the world :) I got my own setting that we loved
What are the reasons for not getting lab grown??
Death by fiancee'?
@boths6ify 60% chance of getting divorce anyways
@@boths6ify I think lab Diamonds are better. Because a lot of diamonds are mined in the blood of others. Where as Lab diamonds aren't. And its a guarantee that it wont be a blood diamond.
No reason. It's chemically/compositionally the same thing but without slave blood. 🎉
No resale value as a natural diamond
Why not brilliance?
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Real vs fake
Dude is trying REALLY hard to down JamesAllen and up BlueNile, suspiciously!!😂 super bias