decision time - go with Whiteflash or local? need help

[san diego searcher]

Some of your were kind enough to respond to my request yesterday re question of buying larger stones for earrings from local jeweler vs smaller GIA certified diamonds from Whiteflash. I just talked to Whiteflash and they are holding these two for me until tomorrow (link below). She assured me that they did reserarch on these (they are from outside vendor) and she believes they willl be beautiful and sparkly. She went into detail about the different angles, etc. and assured me that when they get them from the vendor if it doesn''t meet their criteria, they will send it back and not sell it to me. You all probably know about Whiteflash but anyway she said it behooves them to be particular about what they sell because they will allow me to upgrade, etc.

So, she almost has be convinced that I should buy these because they have these strict criteria about cut and because they are GIA certified. The ones from the local jeweler are not certified so although I believe he is reputable, the grading could be slightly different upon appraisal (which makes it hard for me to be sure about cost comparison).

The Whiteflash earrings will cost about $300-500 less.
Is it worth it to pay a bit more for the bigger size (78 points per ear vs. 70 points per ear)? Or will the Whiteflash ones face up aslmost as big?


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=261373
0.70 J SI1


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=546087

If Whiteflash approves the stones and I back out, I''ll have to pay for the shipping back to the vendor. So I want to me as sure as I can be ....and that is hard for me!
Thank you for any help!

 

[secondhandnews]

Well, no one can make the decision for you. However, if you are seeking information about Whiteflash, I can without a doubt recommend them. I am currently working with them on my 3rd purchase and I have been more than pleased with the service as well as the product each time. WF will definitely tell you if the diamonds do not meet their standards. If for some reason these diamonds do not meet their standards, you can trust them to find something that does.

Good luck with your earring purchase! Let us know what you decide. And post pictures! We love pictures!

 

[canuk-gal]

Date: 1/10/2008 4:55:55 PM
Author:san diego searcher
Some of your were kind enough to respond to my request yesterday re question of buying larger stones for earrings from local jeweler vs smaller GIA certified diamonds from Whiteflash. I just talked to Whiteflash and they are holding these two for me until tomorrow (link below). She assured me that they did reserarch on these (they are from outside vendor) and she believes they willl be beautiful and sparkly. She went into detail about the different angles, etc. and assured me that when they get them from the vendor if it doesn't meet their criteria, they will send it back and not sell it to me. You all probably know about Whiteflash but anyway she said it behooves them to be particular about what they sell because they will allow me to upgrade, etc.

So, she almost has be convinced that I should buy these because they have these strict criteria about cut and because they are GIA certified. The ones from the local jeweler are not certified so although I believe he is reputable, the grading could be slightly different upon appraisal (which makes it hard for me to be sure about cost comparison).

The Whiteflash earrings will cost about $300-500 less.
Is it worth it to pay a bit more for the bigger size (78 points per ear vs. 70 points per ear)? Or will the Whiteflash ones face up aslmost as big?


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=261373
0.70 J SI1


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=546087

If Whiteflash approves the stones and I back out, I'll have to pay for the shipping back to the vendor. So I want to me as sure as I can be ....and that is hard for me!
Thank you for any help!

HI:

The dimensions of stones is required for a comparison--a well cut stone could have an advantage over another of not-so-well cut stone of higher carat weigh b/c it is potentially hiding weight. KWIM?

What is the local vendors return and upgrade policy? Will the B & M allow you to have the stones independently appraised (unset would be best) and if you are not happy or the specs are not congruent with what he has represented them as, will you be allowed a full refund?

P.S. I like the WF trade up policy.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Sparkalicious]

San Diego Searcher - You know what I think already.
After having dealt with Whiteflash, I would say go with their product all the way! You can''t go wrong. I really doubt that you will not be satisfied with what they supply.

If you have been specific and detailed what you are looking for and what it is you desire, I am confident they will find the diamonds to meet your specifications. Nothing else will do. They will even go so far as to find the diamonds you need if they do not have them available, in house, as they have done in your case.

I''m sure you''ll be really happy! I''m getting so excited for you ... I''m sure that you will have your earrings soon!

 

[san diego searcher]

Date: 1/10/2008 5:25:23 PM
Author: canuk-gal

Date: 1/10/2008 4:55:55 PM
Author:san diego searcher
Some of your were kind enough to respond to my request yesterday re question of buying larger stones for earrings from local jeweler vs smaller GIA certified diamonds from Whiteflash. I just talked to Whiteflash and they are holding these two for me until tomorrow (link below). She assured me that they did reserarch on these (they are from outside vendor) and she believes they willl be beautiful and sparkly. She went into detail about the different angles, etc. and assured me that when they get them from the vendor if it doesn''t meet their criteria, they will send it back and not sell it to me. You all probably know about Whiteflash but anyway she said it behooves them to be particular about what they sell because they will allow me to upgrade, etc.

So, she almost has be convinced that I should buy these because they have these strict criteria about cut and because they are GIA certified. The ones from the local jeweler are not certified so although I believe he is reputable, the grading could be slightly different upon appraisal (which makes it hard for me to be sure about cost comparison).

The Whiteflash earrings will cost about $300-500 less.
Is it worth it to pay a bit more for the bigger size (78 points per ear vs. 70 points per ear)? Or will the Whiteflash ones face up aslmost as big?


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=261373
0.70 J SI1


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=546087

If Whiteflash approves the stones and I back out, I''ll have to pay for the shipping back to the vendor. So I want to me as sure as I can be ....and that is hard for me!
Thank you for any help!

HI:

The dimensions of stones is required for a comparison--a well cut stone could have an advantage over another of not-so-well cut stone of higher carat weigh b/c it is potentially hiding weight. KWIM?

What is the local vendors return and upgrade policy? Will the B & M allow you to have the stones independently appraised (unset would be best) and if you are not happy or the specs are not congruent with what he has represented them as, will you be allowed a full refund?

P.S. I like the WF trade up policy.

cheers--Sharon

The local jeweler will allow me to get appraisal and return if I am not satisfied. Not sure about upgrade policy. I had asked him about certified diamonds and he emailed me with some info today. For GIA certified diamonds, he is quite a bit higher than Whiteflash. Not critizing. I understand he has overhead and he has been fair and honest ...I think with the lack of overhead and the volume of business it''s hard to B&M stores to compete pricewise.

 

[Kaleigh]

I''d got with WF. I know their quality, and love their upgrade policy.

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 1/10/2008 9:33:03 PM
Author: Kaleigh
I''d got with WF. I know their quality, and love their upgrade policy.

Ditto!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 1/10/2008 9:33:03 PM
Author: Kaleigh
I''d got with WF. I know their quality, and love their upgrade policy.

Man am I bad at typing these days,

I''d go with WF. I know their quality and love their upgrade policy.