Diamond prices

[diamonddz]

Hi everyone I am a newbie and would like some advice about the price issue. I am very glad to note that diamonds listed on PS is offered at a better price than the price offered by vendors independantly. My question is, how do I approach the vendors on giving me the same price that I have seen on PS

Honestly, I am working on a tight budget and PS seems to offer the solution to this issue so I am totally hoping for guidance on how I can get the same price offered on PS.

Thanks in advance

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome!


I think you would need to ask the individual vendor as to any discount and I believe in some instances there may be a discount for paying with a bank wire. I believe that for those who do offer a discount, you need to mention Pricescope to get it, but I am not sure if all PS vendors offer a reduction.

I see there are some PSers here now who may be able to offer better info on this for you!

 

[diamonddz]

Hi there,

Thanks for the info. Working with a very tight budget is a tragedy. Esp after browsing through all these lovely sparklers up for grabs

My budget is around $500-$600 for a 0.3ct Asscher cut diamond. Not very particular about color as long as the symmetry is good and it is eye clean. Fingers crossed

 

[enbcfsobe]

Are you asking about how to approach online vendors about matching PS-listed prices or asking local jewelers or other brick-and-mortar establishments to match PS-listed prices?

ETA: I would read some of the threads on flourescence -- if you go to a lower color grade sometimes flour can help make a stone face up whiter. I would also read some of the threads about step-cut stones showing their color more strongly and face-up size. It all depends on what you see as getting the most for your money -- is shape more important than how large the stone appears? There are also some good threads on finding a setting to maximize a smaller stone. There are some "show me the ring" threads asking to see stones at various sizes that can help you get an idea of what to look for in a setting.

 

[diamonddz]

Hello. I am interested in purchasing the diamond online. It seems a cheaper option to do so because I have been to a couple of b&m and found that their prices are more expensive than what I have seen online even without the discounts. Please, please share with me on how to approach the online vendors about this. Thanks very much!

 

[enbcfsobe]

Loreli answered this above for those stones listed by PS vendors. If you''re talking about trying to get one online vendor to match a price from a different online vendor, I''m not sure how far you''re going to get, but you can try calling customer service. Personally, for an online purchase, I''d stick with using the PS/bankwire discount with a trusted PS vendor.

 

[diamonddz]

Hi, I am actually thinking of getting the diamond from the same vendor listed on PS offering the diamond. I agree that the best thing to do is to contact the customer service to find out more. I am very much interested in WhiteFlash. They have the most promising diamonds with the most reasonable price so far. Thanks for your input!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/5/2008 12:50:01 PM
Author: diamonddz
Hi, I am actually thinking of getting the diamond from the same vendor listed on PS offering the diamond. I agree that the best thing to do is to contact the customer service to find out more. I am very much interested in WhiteFlash. They have the most promising diamonds with the most reasonable price so far. Thanks for your input!

Thanks En!

Diamonddz, I would definitely recommend you contact Whiteflash, tell them your budget and what you are looking for and let them guide you. You can also check with them regarding any discounts, I know they will be pleased to advise you!

 

[diamonddz]

Hi Lorelei. That''s great. I think I wil do just that. Hopefully there is something out there for me. I am totally going to sent out a big love to everyone who has replied to this post! I have definitely come to the right place. Before this, I was absolutely clueless about diamonds. Cheers everyone! Please do share if there is more tips that can be gained. Wish me luck!