The leased jeweler in question is no longer associated with Macy’s and we now have safeguards to prevent fake diamonds from ending up in the hands of customers in the fine jewelry department. Macy’s regrets the Winther’s had this experience and say they never intended to sell fake diamonds as real.
Is Macy’s too good to be true when it comes to diamonds?
Annyway, if it”s too good to be true it is. Nobody gives away diamonds for a penny less than they have to. The “sale price” is a misnomer because it usually is the more realistic price. They just jack up the “regular” price to make you feel like you”re getting a deal. Please, don”t buy an engagement ring at Macy”s.
Are macy’s diamonds good quality?
There is no saving grace for Macy’s. These diamonds are so below the standard for engagement rings but still carry considerable price tags. If you’re looking for the highest quality diamonds with HD Videos and Light Performance Imaging, then take a look at Whiteflash and their A CUT ABOVE® diamonds.
And most natural diamond jewelry, most probably the diamonds are sourced from Surat or Mumbai in India, and jewelry might be made in India or made in China. As Macy’s like stores do bulk sourcing and have a specific price limit. Mostly the product is medium quality. As they are sources in bulk.
You may ask to see a certification if one exists on any diamond, but generically macy’s doesn’t sell diamonds of size or value that would dictate the additional cost of a Gia Cert. Usually retail/mall level jewelry is uncertified or use less expensive certifications.
Is Macy’s 60/65/70% off diamonds a good deal?
When one of our readers contacts us about diamonds from Macy’s, we always end up having the same conversation. “But the ring is 60/65/70% off. How could it not be a good deal? ” Well, it’s not a good deal. It’s never a good deal. It’s nothing more than marketing. Macy’s has repeatedly come under fire for this tactic.
The center diamond itself was a 0.65ct H SI2 (as graded by IGI). The diamond seemed well cut, and the grades were at least in the ballpark of what they should be. Overall the ring was not bad. The question is, was the ring worth the price? This is where Macy’s really falls flat. Compared to a dedicated jeweler, their selection is severely limited.
Is Macy’s a good place to buy jewelry?
If you mean is Macy’s selling jewelry for low prices and a good value – in my opinion if they are having a big sale, the prices can be comparable to a low to mid-priced retailer. If the items are not on sale, then you are paying typical high retail store prices. Some people are ok with paying more money to say, “I bought it at Macy’s”.
We would not recommend purchasing your engagement ring (or other diamond jewelry) from Macy’s. Their selection is poor, the jewelry underwhelming and the price is too high to consider getting something from them. You are better off purchasing from one of the best online jewelry stores like James Allen or Blue Nile.