ugh im literally in the same boat right now scouring every corner of the web for a deal! it is honestly so stressful. i have been geeking out over the technical specs for weeks... literally staring at gia certificates until my eyes hurt lol. im obsessed with finding a stone with a perfect hca score because light return is everything to me!! since im going the diy route and buying a loose stone to set myself i am extra paranoid about the data. quick tip tho! make sure you grab a BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe to verify the girdle inscriptions yourself when the package arrives. also definitely check the crown and pavilion angles on any diamond before pulling the trigger... anything outside the super-ideal range is a total pass. let me know if you find any killer spreadsheets or data sets!!

Honestly, skip the jewelry stores. I got my wife a GIA-certified diamond pendant from Blue Nile a few years back. The price was way better than anything I saw at the mall, and she loved it. Plus, you can use the savings to upgrade your ride! 😉

Skip diamonds. Get a Moissanite, same sparkle, better refractive index, and 9.25 hardness.

Honestly, Black Friday diamond deals can be tricky. Instead of focusing on specific stores, consider lab-grown diamonds. They're often significantly cheaper. Brilliant Earth is one option. Also, think about smaller stones; you get more sparkle for your buck. Is the carat size REALLY that important to you? You could save a bundle!

Signet Jewelers' market share suggests competitive Black Friday discounts, historically.

Black Friday diamonds, huh? Be careful out there! Crowds can be wild. Maybe scope out online deals first? Less chance of getting your ride dinged in the parking lot!