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P: 2/27/2006 4:10:40 PM
Htownguy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 9/10/2007 Member Since: 2/13/2006	Hello All, I recently found out that WhiteFlash is about 5 blocks from where I live! My (dumb) question is, will they offer the similar prices in-store as they do online? I wasn't sure if their online inventory is all in-store.. Should I print out various diamond search results and bring them in with me? thanks, ***************** UPDATE: well, I just got back from WF and got a look at 3 diamonds., http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=2167534 1.278 H VS1 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=2313854 1.34 G VS2 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=1920637 1.274 G VS2 Im still a diamond newbie so bear with me =) Met with one of the gemologists, everyone was super nice. He had 3 diamonds on the table and asked me to try to pick the only H colored out of the group. Surprisingly, I felt they each had a very slight tint of yellow to them - maybe I thought G or H's would have less color. But I was able to pick out the H, but it was difference was so slight. But I definitely won't go lower than H from now on. Of course all were eye clean, but when I got to look through a loupe (for the first time), I was surprised to see all the of small little inclusions from the top... also saw the hearts and arrows which was neat. Couldn't tell the difference in size btw the 1.27 carat and 1.34.. He had a extra tiffany 4 prong ring to place them on- they looked pretty nice "dry mounted", but .. for some reason.. I wasn't blown away. He mentioned that you couldnt really tell from the naked eye btw ACA HandArrows and an ideal cut stone, so that got me thinking too. I don't know. Maybe I was expecting too much. All and all, it was a nice experience. I guess I'm looking for more bang for the buck, without sacrificing much quality -and that all-important sparkle and fire. I kind of feel like I could go for a bigger, but slightly lower clarity and cut diamond for around 10k. I could maybe go for a 1.55 carat, SI1 for about the same price, without the famous "hearts and arrows" or ACA tag.. but maybe I should just pay for high quality and settle for the 1.25 carat range.. then again how big is the difference btw 1.30 and 1.50 really? argh.. decisions, decisions..
Posted: 2/27/2006 4:10:40 PM

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P: 2/27/2006 4:33:38 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Hi H-town. We're on Richmond outside the Galleria - across from Ruth's Chris to be specific (dangerously habit-forming) . Yes, our inventory is all kept onsite. We prefer that before you schedule a personal viewing you work with one of our consultants via phone/email to narrow the field. When you come in one of our gemologists will meet with you, spend time discussing diamond education and show you your candidate diamonds. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 2/27/2006 4:33:38 PM

P: 2/27/2006 4:48:59 PM
jazmine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,013 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005	Wow, you are one lucky guy!
Posted: 2/27/2006 4:48:59 PM

P: 2/27/2006 5:54:11 PM
Gonzodogg Cut Rock Total Posts: 382 Last Post: 9/11/2006 Member Since: 12/1/2005	Date: 2/27/2006 4:48:59 PM Author: jazmine Wow, you are one lucky guy! That's what I was thinking.
Posted: 2/27/2006 5:54:11 PM

P: 2/27/2006 6:23:23 PM
belle Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,287 Last Post: 4/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	Date: 2/27/2006 5:54:11 PM Author: Gonzodogg Date: 2/27/2006 4:48:59 PM Author: jazmine Wow, you are one lucky guy! That's what I was thinking. me three! have fun and please tell us all about it! (.¸(`.¸¸.´)¸.) ¨`.¸ belle¸. ´¨ (¸.(¸.´ `.¸).¸)
Posted: 2/27/2006 6:23:23 PM

P: 2/27/2006 6:25:52 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,906 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Me four. Have fun and report back to us!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 2/27/2006 6:25:52 PM

P: 2/27/2006 7:23:55 PM
LadyluvsLuxury Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,264 Last Post: 1/21/2009 Member Since: 5/22/2005	UGH I'm jealous! But you'll have a blast! Make sure you report back! _________________________________________________________________ It's hard to see the rainbow through the storm but it can't rain forever!
Posted: 2/27/2006 7:23:55 PM

P: 2/27/2006 8:29:44 PM
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002	Have them throw in a (Ruth Chris) steak dinner as an incentive... Rich, Independent GG Appraiser Sarasota Gemological Laboratory
Posted: 2/27/2006 8:29:44 PM

P: 2/28/2006 2:02:21 AM
Garysax Cut Rock Total Posts: 305 Last Post: 11/15/2006 Member Since: 11/22/2005	Lucky to be able to look at them, but on the other hand he has to pay sales tax!
Posted: 2/28/2006 2:02:21 AM

P: 2/28/2006 4:10:34 AM
MiniMouse Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,013 Last Post: 11/5/2007 Member Since: 12/1/2004	Ooh, you lucky thing, I would love to visit Whiteflash in person.
Posted: 2/28/2006 4:10:34 AM

P: 2/28/2006 8:21:19 AM
mrssalvo Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,857 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/3/2005	Date: 2/28/2006 2:02:21 AM Author: Garysax Lucky to be able to look at them, but on the other hand he has to pay sales tax! technically you are supposed to claim your out of state purchase on your tax's. Most people don't and get away with it but there have been some recent threads about it and the IRS is going to catch on sooner or later ----------------------------- A deal is only a deal if you are getting exactly what you want.
Posted: 2/28/2006 8:21:19 AM

P: 4/19/2006 11:07:35 AM
Htownguy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 9/10/2007 Member Since: 2/13/2006	Hey all, well I haven't made it in yet, but I've finally called W.F. to schedule an appointment. They said that I will only be allowed to view about 3 diamonds during my visit, (?) so I have to pick my absolute top 3 favorite and they will set up a time. I'm looking for something close to 1.33 carat, VS1-SI1, F-H color, excellent cut. (on a 4 prong tiffany platinum ring). Trying to keep total price under 10k. Is this possible? Using the pricescope cut quality search, I came out with these. Price is a little bit lower for pricescope visitors. http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-6868603 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-5579805 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-6809208 http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-6585602 any thoughts on these diamonds? Much Thanks!
Posted: 4/19/2006 11:07:35 AM

P: 4/19/2006 11:51:58 AM
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,358 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005	I think they all look great!! You can't go wrong with an ES or an ACA! ******** R & J 08-02-08 Expecting baby on 12-30-09
Posted: 4/19/2006 11:51:58 AM

P: 4/19/2006 12:00:17 PM
Agent3Civ Cut Rock Total Posts: 126 Last Post: 5/17/2006 Member Since: 3/24/2006	I agree that they all look great, and all seem like great choices. They all have good HCA scores too, being 1, 1.7, 1, and 1.3 respectively. Tough choice, but at least they are all great diamonds. I see there is a little bit of variance in the prices. Maybe that will influence you. GOOD LUCK!! True love is the grandest thing of all.
Posted: 4/19/2006 12:00:17 PM

P: 4/19/2006 12:01:42 PM
IslandDreams Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,011 Last Post: 12/3/2008 Member Since: 11/19/2004	I vote for the following: 1--it's the only ES in your group and is cheaper. 3--it's the only H in your group and is still an ACA...it'll be a good test if you are color sensitive and offers a great value. 2 or 4....choose one...they both look great. I checked for SI stones in your ranges and there was nothing. I might ask them when they expect to get some in because those are an even better value than the VS2s.
Posted: 4/19/2006 12:01:42 PM

P: 4/19/2006 12:21:07 PM
kenny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,818 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	We ALL have to pay sales tax. If we are honest.
Posted: 4/19/2006 12:21:07 PM

P: 4/19/2006 12:41:15 PM
Small Ideal Rock Total Posts: 957 Last Post: 4/18/2008 Member Since: 2/3/2006	Date: 4/19/2006 12:01:42 PM Author: IslandDreams I vote for the following: 1--it's the only ES in your group and is cheaper. 3--it's the only H in your group and is still an ACA...it'll be a good test if you are color sensitive and offers a great value. 2 or 4....choose one...they both look great. I checked for SI stones in your ranges and there was nothing. I might ask them when they expect to get some in because those are an even better value than the VS2s. I agree! My fav is the H...I think it represents the best value but they all look great! Good luck!
Posted: 4/19/2006 12:41:15 PM

P: 4/19/2006 2:57:16 PM
lil_jay78 Cut Rock Total Posts: 195 Last Post: 9/27/2007 Member Since: 3/16/2006	Date: 4/19/2006 12:21:07 PM Author: kenny We ALL have to pay sales tax. If we are honest. That's a good one Kenny, he he he. I can't wait to hear your report from WF! _________________________________ "...to the world you may be just somebody, but to somebody you may be the world."
Posted: 4/19/2006 2:57:16 PM

P: 4/25/2006 2:14:36 PM
Htownguy Rough Rock Total Posts: 26 Last Post: 9/10/2007 Member Since: 2/13/2006	I went today, update above!
Posted: 4/25/2006 2:14:36 PM

P: 4/25/2006 2:24:51 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,919 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	well i had a 1.29 and then a 1.60 and it was a big visual difference for me. i love size though! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 4/25/2006 2:24:51 PM

P: 4/25/2006 3:57:49 PM
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000	I like the idea of WF tossing in a fine steak to the purchase..... You are luckily very close to their home office. No doubt, many other people wish they were that nearby, too. David S. Atlas GG(GIA), ASG, Sr. Mbr. NAJA www.datlas.com
Posted: 4/25/2006 3:57:49 PM

P: 4/25/2006 4:13:21 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	I can't believe I lived so close to WF for 5.5 years (near Richmond and Montrose)...and didn't become diamond crazy until I moved away!
Posted: 4/25/2006 4:13:21 PM

P: 4/25/2006 4:20:30 PM
KristyDarling Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,918 Last Post: 10/6/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	Hi Htown, You mentioned a larger stone (1.5) with SI1 clarity...that would be beautiful. And yes, there is definitely a visible difference between a 1.3 and 1.5 round, IMO. There are many eye-clean SI1s to be had and they represent great value for the money. Again, just make sure the cut quality is high and it'll throw sparks like crazy. However, there can be exceptions. My original e-ring is a 1.37 RB GIA "good" cut but it is somehow more fiery than ideal cuts of the same size. Even my independent appraiser marveled at how well it performed and how it out-sparkled some top-notch stones. Great numbers are usually indisputable, but then again, there are exceptions where stones that you might pass up based on HCA or proportions would surprise you with their performance. If you weren't blown away, go back and next time, ask for a selection of larger stones with varying cuts, colors, and clarities. Just see what your eyes like!
Posted: 4/25/2006 4:20:30 PM

P: 4/25/2006 4:27:59 PM
blodthecat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 788 Last Post: 7/30/2006 Member Since: 10/17/2005	I am a bit confused here?? If you are potentially going to spend serious money with WF, then why can you only view three diamonds when you visit? That makes no sense. One sale is potentially worth $$$$K, so why can you only look at three diamonds? If you go into a B&M, they don't say you can only look at three rings....because they want your business! Please...someone explain this to me
Posted: 4/25/2006 4:27:59 PM

P: 4/25/2006 4:46:36 PM
kenny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,818 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005	It is probably for security reasons.
Posted: 4/25/2006 4:46:36 PM

P: 4/25/2006 5:23:01 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Date: 4/25/2006 4:27:59 PM Author: blodthecat I am a bit confused here?? If you are potentially going to spend serious money with WF, then why can you only view three diamonds when you visit? That makes no sense. One sale is potentially worth $$$$K, so why can you only look at three diamonds? If you go into a B&M, they don't say you can only look at three rings....because they want your business! Please...someone explain this to me Sure. Our personal viewings are appointments made in advance, where the client meets privately for dedicated amount of time with one of our gemologists. Before the appointment is made our sales consultant has worked with the customer to arrive at specifics. We gladly line up the diamonds the customer is interested in, and we may have suggestions as well. We go over each diamond quite thoroughly. The 3 diamonds HTownguy saw today were specifically requested. He did not ask to see others during the viewing. Of course he's in a good position, because if If he wants to arrive at a different array of candidates he is local, and welcome to schedule time with us again. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 4/25/2006 5:23:01 PM

P: 4/25/2006 5:27:50 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Date: 4/25/2006 4:13:21 PM Author: FireGoddess I can't believe I lived so close to WF for 5.5 years (near Richmond and Montrose)...and didn't become diamond crazy until I moved away! LOL FG. Too funny... If you ever visit the old stomping grounds, stomp on up to the 7th floor. John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 4/25/2006 5:27:50 PM

P: 4/25/2006 5:43:01 PM
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005	Date: 4/25/2006 5:27:50 PM Author: JohnQuixote Date: 4/25/2006 4:13:21 PM Author: FireGoddess I can't believe I lived so close to WF for 5.5 years (near Richmond and Montrose)...and didn't become diamond crazy until I moved away! LOL FG. Too funny... If you ever visit the old stomping grounds, stomp on up to the 7th floor. I absolutely will, without a doubt!!
Posted: 4/25/2006 5:43:01 PM

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