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Rough_Rock
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I went to Whiteflash's office today and got to look at some really amazing diamonds, and I couldn't be happier with the stone I've picked out http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2231269.htm. Further, I am simply amazed at Whiteflash's customer service and how amazingly helpful they are. Going there today they had three stones pulled for me, the ACA G/SI2, an ACA J/VS2, and an I/SI1. I actually loved all three stones and making a decision was harder than I thought it would be!!! Both Sheerah and Brian were very very helpful and patient with me while I tried to make up my mind. I'll try not to carry on for too long, so I will get to my two favorite parts of the visit before I get to the custom design. First off, when we first got all three stones out I was immediately impressed with how bright they were and how much they sparkled, and this was all while under diffused light, so I knew they were great diamonds. But then they turned on the "jewelry store" LED light and I think my jaw about dropped right off my face I was so impressed. I couldn't believe the fire that just jumped out from the diamond! I don't think I'll ever forget what that felt like, it was very very impressive. Second, like I said the decision was very difficult to make between the three diamonds. I was very impressed with the J/VS2 on how white and bright it looked, but I decided to cut it first as it was virtually the same price as the G/SI2 ACA and all along we wanted to emphasize color over clarity. But it definitely wasn't easy, and I can't believe J's aren't more respected than they are! So that left it up to the G and I... at first I was worried about the SI2 rating, but it was beautiful and I never saw the inclusion that made it SI2 until they pointed it out to me, just right on the girdle it has a bit of a "beauty mark". It will actually be covered up by the full bezel halo, so it was perfect! Although I think I might actually miss it a bit... kind of liked knowing where it was once I did find it, really was like a beauty mark to me. On their website I can't even find it on the 40x pic, but you can just make it out on the Idealscope and ASET images. So with the clarity not being a problem I was all set to get the ACA G/SI2, but the I/SI1 was around $600 less, and was simply spectacular. Both Brian and Sheerah commented on while it wasn't an ACA it was an AGS Ideal and it performed really really well. They also offered me the lifetime trade in policy and all the other bells and whistles that come with the ACA brand if I were to select that diamond. So then it was kinda hard, I felt like I needed a reason to justify the extra for the G. Brian suggested a sort of "blind taste test" and took both stones mixed them and handed them back to me on my fingers to look at and simply pick which diamond I liked more, without knowing which was the G and which was the I. After a bit of thought I finally picked, and it did turn out to be the G! I was very happy, and I felt like it was worth the extra money, and they basically let me sell myself on the diamond I loved, not the other way I around. I would definitely recommend Whiteflash to anyone shopping for a diamond, as the experience with them so far has been great! They also took me a on a tour of their office, and I got to see how they will be creating my ring from inspiration to CAD to mold to engraving, all very cool. So that finally brings me to the next set of questions... what do you think of my custom design idea?
I think for the "celtic knot work" in the gallery it might be something like .http://www.trespasser.ca/store/images/KnotWorkSquare2Bead-med-white.jpg
Also, I'm thinking of incorporating a design that my girlfriend drew (our initials) into the hand engraving on the shank, right after the split to kind of bracket the design on either side:
And finally, I'm leaning towards platinum, but I'm still trying to decide between platinum and white gold... any opinions? Thoughts on the general design? Sorry for being "long winded" but I was just very excited about the diamond I was able to find! Thanks for the help!
I think for the "celtic knot work" in the gallery it might be something like .http://www.trespasser.ca/store/images/KnotWorkSquare2Bead-med-white.jpg
Also, I'm thinking of incorporating a design that my girlfriend drew (our initials) into the hand engraving on the shank, right after the split to kind of bracket the design on either side:
And finally, I'm leaning towards platinum, but I'm still trying to decide between platinum and white gold... any opinions? Thoughts on the general design? Sorry for being "long winded" but I was just very excited about the diamond I was able to find! Thanks for the help!
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