BlueNile
Nov 30, 2007 | 4:38 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 10
BlueNile
I'm getting engaged and was thinking of buying the diamond through blueNile. Anyone else out there buy a diamond there?
I was hoping to buy through one of the airline malls to double my point potential (to pay for Honeymoon in Hawaii) any suggestions?
I was hoping to buy through one of the airline malls to double my point potential (to pay for Honeymoon in Hawaii) any suggestions?
Nov 30, 2007 | 7:51 am
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 60137
Posts: 10,499
Sorry...I don't pay retail.
Nov 30, 2007 | 8:37 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Hilton Gold, AS Lifetime Gold (75K for this year), Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite, OW Emerald
Posts: 177
Blue Nile is a great place to buy diamonds online. High quality and Great Prices. Airline Malls are inflated to say the least.
Dec 1, 2007 | 5:31 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: RDU
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton Gold
Posts: 70
I bought my wife's engagement ring from them back in 1999, and we bought my wedding band from them in 2000.
I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience.
I chose a loose diamond and had then put it in a setting of my choice. As soon as it arrived, I took it to a local, highly reputable jeweler and had it appraised. Without telling him where I bought it, he said it was actually a little larger than they claimed and that the color, cut and clarity matched their claim exactly.
I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience.
I chose a loose diamond and had then put it in a setting of my choice. As soon as it arrived, I took it to a local, highly reputable jeweler and had it appraised. Without telling him where I bought it, he said it was actually a little larger than they claimed and that the color, cut and clarity matched their claim exactly.
Dec 2, 2007 | 4:51 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Upper midwest
Programs: Delta Pb Medallion
Posts: 608
Interestingly, a thread popped up on AA regarding this exact subject.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761761
looks to me like an amazing deal, specific to AA:
You can also see my own comments about bluenile in that post. Ultimately, go for it but plan early. You may not like the one you buy, and wish to return it an try another one.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761761
looks to me like an amazing deal, specific to AA:
I plan on spending about $10,000 at bluenile.com using the eShopping website. This would give me 74,000 miles:
3 miles/dollar base at bluenile.com
3 miles/dollar bonus until Dec. 31
1 miles/dollar Citibank Mastercard
4000 bonus miles if spending $1000
3 miles/dollar base at bluenile.com
3 miles/dollar bonus until Dec. 31
1 miles/dollar Citibank Mastercard
4000 bonus miles if spending $1000
Dec 4, 2007 | 2:40 pm
#6
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 6
100 of 500 order
I just found this e-mail sent to my inbox. So consider this offer too.
For a limited time, you can also save $100 on your diamond order over $500.* Simply place your order before 3 PM ET on December 11 and enter DIAMOND47 in the Reference Code box at checkout.
For a limited time, you can also save $100 on your diamond order over $500.* Simply place your order before 3 PM ET on December 11 and enter DIAMOND47 in the Reference Code box at checkout.
Dec 4, 2007 | 4:47 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,458
Don't forget you can buy gift certificates for Blu Nile through giftcertificates.com and earn miles and then use those to make a purchase that earns miles as well. Make sure you are aware of the fee's . Usually not worth it for small $ purchases but for large amounts it could be beneficial.
Dec 4, 2007 | 7:10 pm
#8
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA-1P SPG-G PC-PLT
Posts: 521
Go to diamondtalk.com for much more extensive information on this subject. Just like the name implies, it's like flyertalk, but entirely about diamonds. Blue Nile is a reputable seller, but there are many other options out there that you might want to consider, especially because you and she will (hopefully) be stuck with the diamond for a long time.
Dec 5, 2007 | 7:25 am
#9
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX (I want BUR back!)
Programs: AA, Marriott
Posts: 178
Don't forget you can buy gift certificates for Blu Nile through giftcertificates.com and earn miles and then use those to make a purchase that earns miles as well. Make sure you are aware of the fee's . Usually not worth it for small $ purchases but for large amounts it could be beneficial.
For a limited time, you can also save $100 on your diamond order over $500.* Simply place your order before 3 PM ET on December 11 and enter DIAMOND47 in the Reference Code box at checkout.
I'm the guy that started that thread over in the AA forum. I've been thinking about this for weeks and I'm within a day or two of making the purchase.
Dec 5, 2007 | 8:00 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 93
I would just like to say "Congratulations" on your upcoming engagement!