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Pros & Cons of buying a diamond online?? |
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| P: 8/19/2004 12:17:18 PM | |
jewelgal Cut Rock Total Posts: 178 Last Post: 6/17/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2004 |
I recently looked at posts and pics of whiteflash rings. very beautiful! i checked out a few places in ri and nyc and they are expensive, i assume they are paying for overhead? that's why they charge more,, but i thought in the NYC diamond district i would get a better deal is all. I looked at diamonds in my price range on whiteflash (7200 roughly) and they are very nice and large for the money. I would want to set it in a different setting than what they offer, how does that work? Do you find the diamond first? or the setting?(since it's so hard to find one i love) 
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| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:17:18 PM | |
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| P: 8/19/2004 12:21:08 PM | |
moremoremore Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,825 Last Post: 2/9/2009 Member Since: 3/15/2004 |
Diamond first...b/c the setting might depend on the shape of diamond and also, you can't really buy it until you know the size of the stone....I would not hesitate to buy from whiteflash. I personally, love Good Old Gold b/c you have all that analysis right there for you. There is nothing left to the imagination. If you chose whiteflash, I'd buy the stone first. You can look around for settings and then when you buy one, I'd sent it to WF to have them set it. They also have a custom design service!  GOG also offers tons of settings online.. Best of luck to ya!
______________________________ Stewart says: I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggon'it, people like me. |
| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:21:08 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 12:32:28 PM | |
Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003 |
The only negative I can perceive is not being to see the stone before buying but this is easily remedied by doing some homework and knowing what you like. Plus, many vendors have periods for exmaination/acceptance during which you can return the dimaond if not satisfied. Be careful about the NYC DD... If you REALLY know what you are doing and know how to be tough, you may find a good stone/deal there. However, it is a good place to see a million types of setting, shapes, etc., to narrow down what you like. You can also look at various stones for clarity and color tolerances. I like to think I have above-average knowledge about diamonds but even i get "weak' minded whenever I troll through 47th street...it's mesmerizing and you don't know what/whom to trust believe. 
_____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die. |
| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:32:28 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 12:38:00 PM | |
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jewelgal Cut Rock Total Posts: 178 Last Post: 6/17/2009 Member Since: 8/6/2004 |
I just went to whiteflash and gee there is a very large selection, how on earth would i choose? esp. w/o seeing in person! help! i saw a 2.03 carat for only 8500, g color. but i don't know if it is white enough i also don't know the measurements to put into the cut advisor. QUESTION: What is the process of selecting a diamond online???
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| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:38:00 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 12:46:10 PM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,610 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
There is nothing about a NYC address that makes a dealer either better or worse than a dealer located somewhere else. What makes one dealer better is the quality of the products, the quality of the service, and/or the prices. For customers who live in NYC, there's something to be said for choosing a local dealer and I would recommend the usual sorts of cautions when choosing who you want to patronize. For everyone else, I don't think there is any benefit whatsoever to shopping there unless you simply like the 'feel' of the diamond district. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:46:10 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 12:49:29 PM | |
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Lions, Tigers & Bears Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,107 Last Post: 9/12/2005 Member Since: 10/18/2003 |
Go to the "Knowledge" section of this site (Link on top of homepage) and read through all of the tutorial information on cut, color, clarity, etc. Go to local stores and look at stones in differnt color ranges to get a feel of what they look like to your eye. Same should be done for clarity. At this point, WF or one of the other vendors can work with you more successfully. A G is a nice color and a good value. But that's my opinion. i own an H and love it. YOU have to know what YOU like, then the experts can work with you to achieve a very good result. I could write a list of specs that I think are great but that's not going to help you. As for a NYC address, the only thing "special" about it is that you may be able to get over there in person...they are not "better" for any reason just geographically accessible. GOG is in Long Island and has a stellar reputation and beautiful diamonds... _____________________________________________ Don't breed or buy when homeless pets continue to die. |
| Posted: 8/19/2004 12:49:29 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 1:00:15 PM | |
reena Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,531 Last Post: 8/22/2005 Member Since: 7/13/2004 |
jewelgal, was that 2.03c a cushion or a RB? with respect to cushions, the consensus around here seems to be (and i wholeheartedly agree) that you need to see them in person in order to judge them. you are fortunate enough to be in the NYC area so there are a number of great local vendors (pricescope or otherwise) that you can choose from. since that would enable you to go in and see the stone with your own eyes, that's what i would do if i were you. (at least if you're getting a cushion. a RB may be a different story.)
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| Posted: 8/19/2004 1:00:15 PM | |
| P: 8/19/2004 1:11:32 PM | |
Josh@JA Cut Rock Total Posts: 366 Last Post: 2/18/2008 Member Since: 9/11/2003 |
jewelgal, Here are just a few suggestions. 1. If you're looking for a diamond over 1/2ct, try to stick with only diamonds graded by GIA. GIA is the most respected lab in the world and is your guarantee of a properly graded diamond. 2. Only work with online vendors that provide 100% refunds if you're dissatisfied. That means you get back all your shipping costs, credit card charges and purchase amount. Our company (unlike most others) will even refund your RETURN shipping costs! 3. Shop around. Although the "cheapest" price isn't always the best value, look for online vendors who offer better than average discounts. 4. Get your purchase appraised! Independent appraisers are best, since they don't have a bias nor do they care whether or not you bought the diamond over the internet. If you can't find an independent appraiser in your area than give the online vendor a call and they will see if one of their previous customers near you can make a recommendation. 5. Lastly, enjoy yourself! Shopping for a diamond should be fun. While it's important to get a diamond education by reading diamond tips, spend some time looking at diamonds locally. Also don't be afraid to call an online vendor and ask for some advice on the phone! Best wishes, _______________ |
| Posted: 8/19/2004 1:11:32 PM | |
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