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Are These Costco Diamonds Worth It?

 

Looking at a fine diamond ring at Costco?

Are you wondering, "Is this Costco diamond worth it? Is it a smart buy?" Sometimes it's a great buy, and well worth it.

But usually you can get a better diamond, better customer service, and save thousands. I'll show you how.

To find out if I've compared the diamond ring you're considering at Costco, just search for "Costco" and  the Costco item number, in the search form at this site. (Top right sidebar of this page.)

 

Your Costco diamond ring comparison expert

These posts aim to provide the most comprehensive collection of Costco diamond price compares on the Internet. Each evaluation of a Costco diamond ring is easily digested. Each is data-driven and fact-based, with screen shots.

If you don't find the ring you're considering here, send me an email at howToShopForaDiamond@gmail.com. I'll write a compare specifically for you and post it within a day or so. No charge! ;)

If you think this collection would benefit anyone out there, please share it.

And you know it will. I know it will. I've seen over and over how couples save tons with just a little help from an experienced diamond shopper like myself.

They'll thank you for the rest of their lives. You'll be tied forever to this big decision in the life of a couple.

admin / July 1, 2021

Costco Diamond Jewelry Review: The alternative prices may shock you.

You’re used to getting killer deals on groceries and home items at Costco. So you may expect the same value to hold true with their diamond offers. Go ahead and look! (Just don’t buy yet. You’ll be glad you didn’t.) Link to Costco diamond rings. Welcome back. 😉 The prices look … not bad, right? […]

admin / November 15, 2020

Is this classic, GIA-certified 2-carat diamond 6-prong solitaire ring a smart buy at Costco for $18,000? Here’s how to get one for $13,100.

This $18,000 diamond ring from Costco has a 2-carat, GIA-certified, I-Color, VS2-Clarity, Excellent Cut Round Brilliant diamond. It’s a stunning diamond. But you can get one with the exact same specs, also certified, for $13,100, from James Allen. Here’s how to do it. Costco’s offer for $18,000 It’s Costco item number 1353333. You can see […]

admin / November 15, 2020

Is this massive 3.57 carat total weight platinum ring from Costco worth the price of $58,000? Hint: you can get one for less.

Emerald cut diamond engagement rings make an impressive statement. This massive ring makes an even bigger statement. But should it cost $58,000? Good news: you can build a ring like this from a trusted retailer for around $42,000. Costco’s offer for $58,000 The Costco item number for this ring is #1352626. You can take a […]

admin / November 15, 2020

Should you buy this Costco Round Brilliant 3-Stone 1.20 ctw Diamond Engagement Ring for $2,400? Or is there a huge risk?

Costco offers this 1.2-carat total weight 3-stone platinum ring for $600 off, for a final price of $2,400. But there’s a catch. I’ll make a recommendation on how to buy a 3-stone ring in this price range that you won’t regret. Costco’s offer for $2,400 It’s Costco item number 1468165. You can see it live […]

admin / November 14, 2020

“Is this diamond jewelry worth it? A good deal? The best deal?”

How to search this site to save up to tens of thousands of dollars at trusted diamond retailers, vs most any Costco, Kay, Jared, Zales, etc., ring you’re considering Built-in search functionality allows you to find any Costco diamond jewelry that I’ve covered here. Just type “Costco” [or whatever store’s name] + “item number” into […]

admin / November 14, 2020

Is this 1.7 total carat weight halo diamond ring worth buying at Costco for $7,000? You can get one for less.

This 1.7 total carat weight diamond ring at Costco has a 1-carat center diamond and 0.7 carats of halo and pave diamonds. But did you know you can get an almost identical ring, with 1.73 total carat weight, for $6,480? Or even for as little at $4,250? Costco’s offer for $7,000 It’s Costco item number […]

admin / November 14, 2020

Is this stunning 1.05 ctw halo diamond ring from Costco worth it at $2,400? Surprise answer.

Costco offers it for $2,400. That comes in under James Allen’s offer of a similar ring for $2,890. But there’s a catch. Costco’s offer for $2,400 It’s Costco item number 973597. You can see it live at Costco, unless and until it’s sold out. James Allen offers a ring with the same diamond specs for […]

admin / November 13, 2020

Is this giant 4-Carat Costco diamond really a good buy at $60,000? Pay $44,290 instead. (Or even less, for $21,780.)

Costco offers this ring for $59,999.99. You can get the same design, with a better diamond, and from a top-level retailer, for as low as $22,000. Costco offers this ring for $59,999.99 (Turns out there IS actually a GIA certificate. Read on to know why it wasn’t easy to spot in this Costco listing. (But […]

admin / November 12, 2020

Is this Costco diamond worth it? Round Brilliant 1.63 ct VVS2 Clarity, E Color Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring (Item 1191488)

Bottom line: At James Allen, you can get a diamond with a better color grade, and all the other specs the same, for $6,150 less. Here’s how. (It’s easy.) Also, you can get a diamond ring with the exact same specs from James Allen for $6,560. That’s $14,440 less than the Costco ring. I prove […]

admin / November 12, 2020

Is this Costco diamond worth it? Round Brilliant 2.50 ct VS2 Clarity, I Color Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring (Item 1017829) for $25K.

Bottom line: You can get the same or better quality diamond ring for $3,600 less at the famed diamond retailer, James Allen. You can even get a better diamond ring for $15,300 less at James Allen. Oh yes, you can. I’ll prove it now in hard facts, figures, and images. The Costco offer: $24,999.99 GIA […]

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