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Rough_Rock
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- Mar 13, 2020
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First of all, I'd like to say thank you to all the Pricescopers who have posted about Crafted By Infinity and High Performance Diamonds! That's how I heard about them, so thanks a bunch! I'd like to pay it forward by describing my experience with CBI and HPD.
Like in all the reviews I've come across, I was super-impressed when I first saw my CBI diamond. It sparkles beautifully and of course looks fantastic through the ASET and Idealscope viewers (included with order from HPD). Sometimes things are hyped up and when you see it in person, it's a letdown. This was definitely NOT the case. The diamond was bright and clear and fiery.
Now, as you can tell from my profile, I haven't posted before and am not a diamond expert like many folks on PS are. To answer the question (in other posts) about the difference in light performance between CBI and Whiteflash ACA diamonds, I would have to say that it may be hard to tell if you're just an average customer like me. I have one of each, and looking at them side by side, I couldn't see a significant difference. Experts might be able to, but I'm not one. IMO, they both have beautiful cuts.
Something others have pointed out is that CBI is very consistent in their cuts. If you take a look at a few of their diamonds on the HPD website, you'll see how much this is true. Their proportions are very similar from one diamond to another. This takes away most of the need (unless you have very specific preferences) to pull up reports and check crown angles, pavilion angles etc. It simplifies your search like in stores such as Tiffany or De Beers, that tell you their cut is top-notch so you only have to worry about the other 3 C's. Except that CBI's prices are much better than Tiffany or De Beers. And I'd be willing to bet that CBI's cut is more consistent.
So yes, I've fallen into the same trance as others before me who have purchased CBI diamonds. But there's another factor that made the experience even better - the exceptional customer service from HPD and CBI!
Layla from HPD was extremely helpful in answering questions and finding a diamond with specific characteristics. She reached out to CBI, and they in turn provided extra information to help find the right diamond. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a small-business or family-owned business kind of feeling, where they make that extra effort to work with you to find what you're looking for. Also, Wink from HPD amazed me with how fast the order was processed, shipped, and received!
So... a CBI diamond really is as beautiful as people say. The customer service really is as amazing as people say. And on top of that, there are HPD's lifetime guarantees. I am so happy to have found that combination! So Pricescopers, thanks again for writing about them!
Like in all the reviews I've come across, I was super-impressed when I first saw my CBI diamond. It sparkles beautifully and of course looks fantastic through the ASET and Idealscope viewers (included with order from HPD). Sometimes things are hyped up and when you see it in person, it's a letdown. This was definitely NOT the case. The diamond was bright and clear and fiery.
Now, as you can tell from my profile, I haven't posted before and am not a diamond expert like many folks on PS are. To answer the question (in other posts) about the difference in light performance between CBI and Whiteflash ACA diamonds, I would have to say that it may be hard to tell if you're just an average customer like me. I have one of each, and looking at them side by side, I couldn't see a significant difference. Experts might be able to, but I'm not one. IMO, they both have beautiful cuts.
Something others have pointed out is that CBI is very consistent in their cuts. If you take a look at a few of their diamonds on the HPD website, you'll see how much this is true. Their proportions are very similar from one diamond to another. This takes away most of the need (unless you have very specific preferences) to pull up reports and check crown angles, pavilion angles etc. It simplifies your search like in stores such as Tiffany or De Beers, that tell you their cut is top-notch so you only have to worry about the other 3 C's. Except that CBI's prices are much better than Tiffany or De Beers. And I'd be willing to bet that CBI's cut is more consistent.
So yes, I've fallen into the same trance as others before me who have purchased CBI diamonds.
But there's another factor that made the experience even better - the exceptional customer service from HPD and CBI!Layla from HPD was extremely helpful in answering questions and finding a diamond with specific characteristics. She reached out to CBI, and they in turn provided extra information to help find the right diamond. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a small-business or family-owned business kind of feeling, where they make that extra effort to work with you to find what you're looking for. Also, Wink from HPD amazed me with how fast the order was processed, shipped, and received!
So... a CBI diamond really is as beautiful as people say. The customer service really is as amazing as people say. And on top of that, there are HPD's lifetime guarantees. I am so happy to have found that combination!
So Pricescopers, thanks again for writing about them!
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