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Aussie's pleasurable experience with JamesAllen

gwaipor

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I wanted to post this up as a thank you to JA. Prior to 2 months ago the only thing I knew about diamonds was diamond league in starcraft. Now we are engaged with an awesome ring.

About 2 months ago I started looking into purchasing a round brilliant. I live in Australia with minlmal bang for buck. After seeking advice on pricescope, I decided to go with JamesAllen (over BGD/WF), mainly due to:
- at time of purchase, they redesigned the website. The 360 spinning of the diamond close up is second to none
- they were the most prompt responses through email enquiries, and personalised (not standard reply)
- the settings were very reasonable prices

After deciding on one (non customised ring), they sent through a whole bunch of numbers for wire transfer. Wire transferred. Confirmed.

Not less than 10 days, I got a notification that the ring was in transit. As a first timer of Fedex, I was very surprised only after 2-3 days it arrived at my doorstep. AUSFTA paper work attached to the outside - 5% duty tax avoided.
Opened the package and piccies below

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Very cool loupe that can see the H&A included. The box is also very good woody quality.
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astar11

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You got free loupe from JA if u purchase heart and arrow? Will cust get one from whiteflash or brian gavin? Anyone know?

Cant wait to see the ring !
 

Christina...

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astar11|1363267833|3404654 said:
You got free loupe from JA if u purchase heart and arrow? Will cust get one from whiteflash or brian gavin? Anyone know?

Cant wait to see the ring !


I think that is a hearts and arrows viewer. I've heard of some vendors including a loupe with purchase of a diamond, but I think it was a 'special' that they were offering for a short time.


gwaipor I'm so happy that you got you ring! :appl: I can't wait to see pics and hand shots!
 

LoveLikeCrazy

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What a tease! I can't wait to see some pics of the ring! :appl: :appl:

So happy you posted your great experience with JA!
 

chel180

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I'm glad you had great service and decided to share here. Can we get some pics of your stone tho? This is a bit like a trailer when we want the spoiler!
Where are you east or west coast?
 

gregchang35

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Well done on the purchase! I cant wait to see the ring! dont string us for too long!! LOL

Packaging/ presentation is really nice... like that (teal?) green box with white ribbon....or red leather box with a buckle....
 

JulieN

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Where is the rest? :(sad
 

meredeth11

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Nice choice, can't wait to see the rest ardently!! ;-)
 

kathness

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Cannot wait to see it!!!! I totally understand how limited Australia with options!!!
 

alisonia333

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Ummm...is this a packaging post? I'm confused.
 

gwaipor

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Not sure why the pics are so small
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gregchang35

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Well Done!!!

more photos, pls! profile shots!
different lighting, outside, inside, lights on, lights off... oops getting too carried away.
 

chel180

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very pretty
 

Polished

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Gorgeous - love the dainty prongs. I'm a side profile girl - more pics please!
 

The sun is shining

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Congratulations! The ring is gorgeous, well done for doing your research. Australians have a rough time when it comes to getting good deals. It pays to be internet savvy!
 

JulieN

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that setting looks really nice.
 

justginger

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Christina...|1363268863|3404658 said:
astar11|1363267833|3404654 said:
You got free loupe from JA if u purchase heart and arrow? Will cust get one from whiteflash or brian gavin? Anyone know?

Cant wait to see the ring !


I think that is a hearts and arrows viewer. I've heard of some vendors including a loupe with purchase of a diamond, but I think it was a 'special' that they were offering for a short time.


gwaipor I'm so happy that you got you ring! :appl: I can't wait to see pics and hand shots!

The ring is absolutely beautiful and the value you get from buying in Aus is second to none. There's no way you'd find a stone of that cut quality in a B&M store here! :appl:

I know WF includes a H&A viewer with their rings and loose stones. I just got one not long ago, handy to have! :lickout:
 

Niel

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oh wow thats so classically lovely! :love: :love:
 

Laila619

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Beautiful ring, I love that setting!!
 

nigelwakeley

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Did you mention AUSFTA to them or they did it themselves?
 

LaraOnline

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thank you for 'unwrapping' the parcel with us, that was fun!!
I love your ring, and I hope you enjoy it every day!!
 
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