Help comparing these 4 WF diamonds PLEASE

[hikerchick]

So, which of the following 4 looks to be the best ??

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=183735
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=183736
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=183741
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=183740

Also, what is the difference between Very Strong and Strong Blue ???
And finally, if I wanted to compare all 4 of these in person, does anyone know if WF will ship all of them to an appraiser for one cost or if I would have to pay 4 shipping costs ???

Thanks guys for all your help . . .

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome

They all have possibilities, but I prefer the last - it looks great, plus we have an image to work with. I would think very strong blue is stronger than strong blue

, in my opinion fluorescence can be a lovely thing, just check with the guys at WF that the diamonds you are interested in don't display any negatives from the strong or very strong, but I doubt you would have a problem. Regarding the whys and wherefores of the shipping costs, it might be best to give WF a call or email regarding this. The second diamond also looks like it is well worth investigating further, see if WF have an Idealscope Image of it or can pull the diamond and check it out for you - also that it is eyeclean being an SI clarity, but there is a good chance it might be.

 

[Ellen]

I just looked at Lorelei''s choice, it says sold. Did you buy it??

 

[hikerchick]

I did buy it . . . we will take a look at it and hopefully it will be as gorgeous as it sounds.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/19/2006 9:59:09 AM
Author: Ellen
I just looked at Lorelei''s choice, it says sold. Did you buy it??

Phew!!!! Had me worried there for a moment! I am sure you will be delighted with it

 

[Ellen]

Yay! Let us know what you think!

 

[wimpwgn]

Yes, please let us know what you think of the stone, particularly the flour. Thank you!!!

 

[hikerchick]

I sure will post an give ya''ll my feelings on the stone. It is set to arrive next week after Christmas.
I have another fuor question (will repost in a separate thread if I don''t get any responses here)

If the strong blue fluor has no visible milky effects when I get the diamond, can it develop it later on ???
So, my question is will I have to worry about its milky look for the rest of my life?
Is it highly likely to look worse when dirty than a non-fluor stone?
THANKS for any insight you experts can provide me.

 

[belle]

Date: 12/19/2006 12:28:41 PM
Author: hikerchick

If the strong blue fluor has no visible milky effects when I get the diamond, can it develop it later on ???
So, my question is will I have to worry about its milky look for the rest of my life?

absolutely not. you have nothing to worry about.

Date: 12/19/2006 12:28:41 PM
Author: hikerchick

Is it highly likely to look worse when dirty than a non-fluor stone?

you better not let that stone get dirty!

i have not ever noticed a flouro stone looking worse when dirty. all diamonds look best when they''re clean though. keep it clean!

 

[hikerchick]

Date: 12/19/2006 12:33:44 PM
Author: belle

Date: 12/19/2006 12:28:41 PM

Author: hikerchick


If the strong blue fluor has no visible milky effects when I get the diamond, can it develop it later on ???

So, my question is will I have to worry about its milky look for the rest of my life?

absolutely not. you have nothing to worry about.

Date: 12/19/2006 12:28:41 PM

Author: hikerchick


Is it highly likely to look worse when dirty than a non-fluor stone?

you better not let that stone get dirty!

i have not ever noticed a flouro stone looking worse when dirty. all diamonds look best when they''re clean though. keep it clean!

hehehe . . . of course I will keep it clean . . . and that brings me to yet another question.
All my friends have rings from B&M stores where they get free cleanings twice a year and prong checks and so on.
What do people who buy online do about regular cleanings and inspections?

 

[belle]

well, if you clean your rings everyday (like you should!

) and maybe invest in an ultrasonic (fab!) then the extra cleanings by the jeweler won''t be as important. that said, you should look around for a jeweler that you can go to for those things as needed. most are happy to accomodate cleanings and inspections (as long as you are nice and appreciative!) especially if you buy a little something now and then.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/19/2006 12:55:25 PM
Author: hikerchick



hehehe . . . of course I will keep it clean . . . and that brings me to yet another question.
All my friends have rings from B&M stores where they get free cleanings twice a year and prong checks and so on.
What do people who buy online do about regular cleanings and inspections?

You can take it to any jeweler and they''ll clean it and check prongs. Most do it for free, some charge a nominal fee if you didn''t buy the ring from them

I take mine to get professionally cleaned about every 3 months, but I clean it at home every day. They''re prettiest that way.

 

[Ellen]

Posting at the same time!