bad feeling about e-bay

[ChocolateDuck]

Hello everyone, I am new here. I found this website on google because I was trying to find more info about this seller on e-bay. I was really convinced and was about two clicks away from sending $3,000 to a guy in New York who certifies his diamonds through GHI (Gem House International). I read all the posts about this certification and about this guy, and it confirmed all my fears. So now I am ringless. I am trying to find a 1 carat heart shaped engagement ring with baguettes on each side. I am looking for no less than an "i" color and the clarity should be no less than an "SI2." My budget is $3500 to $4,000. Can anyone help me? Should I check Robbins Brothers? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tami

 

[researcher]

Good thing you stayed away from Ebay! The PS vendors are the best--and the only way I would ever buy online. I personally worked with Denise from White Flash http://www.whiteflash.com and she was WONDERFUL! And just so you know, you can find good prices through the price stats link here on PS https://www.pricescope.com/repscope.asp.

Here's one example of a stone within your budget from DCD:

http://www.dirtcheapdiamonds.com/diamond_detail.cfm?did=2431536&ref=PS622

 

[researcher]

Here are some examples from White Flash:

http://www.whiteflash.com/heart/Heart-cut-diamond-677438.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/heart/Heart-cut-diamond-643179.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/heart/Heart-cut-diamond-724774.htm

Keep in mind that WF offers a discount to PS members, so the prices listed will be less if you mention this forum

 

[researcher]

According to the diamond grading charts by Dave Atlas at http://www.gemappraisers.com, you want to look for a stone with the following specs:

Table: 55.0%-60.0% is best; 53.0%-61.5% or 60.1%-61.5% are very good
Crown: 13.0%-14.5% is best; 12.5%-12.9% or 14.6%-15.0% are very good
Girdle: Very thin to Medium Or Thin to Slightly thick (or any combination of these)
Depth: 59.0%-63.0%
Length/Width Ratio: 0.98-1.02
Polish/Symmetry: Good to Excellent

 

[researcher]

BTW, is your budget for the diamond or the whole ring? Are you wanting platinum or gold/white gold? How many baguettes on either side?

 

[ChocolateDuck]

Hello, thanks for the speedy replies, I will definitely check out the White Flash website and the others mentioned. My budget is 3500-4000 for the diamond. I am looking for yellow gold and the setting would have one baguette on each side. Thanks again. I feel SOOOOOOO much better.

Tam

 

[researcher]

You have plenty of money to work with then

As I mentioned previously, I went through WF and worked with Denise who gave me a package deal for the diamond and setting. She's really great, and can send you LOTS of diamonds to consider, as well as tell you the cost for the separate baguettes and your setting. You can email her a [email protected]

Other people I would check out include Jonathan at Good Old Gold, Wink Jones from Winfield's, and Robin and Todd from Nice Ice. I've also heard good things about Dirt Cheap Diamonds, but have never dealt with them directly.

Good luck!!!

 

[Diamondsbybree]

That is very good that you decided not to go with ebay.

Here is one:
H 1.00 G SI2 2804 GIA 63.7 64 M-XTK N VG G 6.05*6.50*4.14

Cert Diamond

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 7/8/2004 7:05:24 PM researcher wrote:



Keep in mind that WF offers a discount to PS members, so the prices listed will be less if you mention this forum

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White Flash offers Price Scope Forum Members a 5% discount on diamonds they physically have in stock. Their ACA's and Expert Selection diamonds. I don't think the discount applies to diamonds that WF does not physically own.

 

[researcher]

My stone was not a stock diamond, and I got the discount

In fact, my discount was more than 5%

 

[aussiegirl]

glad I found this thread! did not realise that wf give a discount for ps members! will be buying in the next few days and can''t wait!!

aussiegirl

Date: 7/9/2004 12:36

9 AM
Author: researcher
My stone was not a stock diamond, and I got the discount

In fact, my discount was more than 5%

 

[solange]

I bought my ring from Whiteflash and was very pleased with the service. I got a beautiful stone at a great price.

 

[strmrdr]

Just to clear up the confusion a little.
The official word I got on the discount is that its 5% on aca's, 2%-5% on ES and varies on the rest but a lot of them there wont be much discount.
But like a lot of vendors buy the complete package from them and you might get a slightly better discount.