lincoln0471
Rough_Rock
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2010
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- 4
Hi,
Similar to a few others who have posted here, I, too, am searching for an EC for a ring. I am not in a hurry. I have little to no diamond knowledge yet, but I am using this forum to educate myself about selection criteria. My first question covers the broad topic of shopping online versus real-site store front. How does one go about selecting a diamond online? I read the various posts of potential buyers/respondants and it seems that is is common practice for what appears to be different vendors such as WF, ROC that peruse for the buyer. What I want to know is how does this work? Do I call, for example, vendor XYZ to get a contact representative and tell him/her what I am looking for and they start to cull potentials for me? Do they send me photos and specs? Am I buying a diamond without seeing it in person? Are there posters on this forum that work for the vendors? When and to whom do I reveal how much I am willing to spend? Should I just lay out all my criteria such as budget, etc. right here and hope that many of you will jump in with advice?
I would appreciate advice on how to proceed.
Similar to a few others who have posted here, I, too, am searching for an EC for a ring. I am not in a hurry. I have little to no diamond knowledge yet, but I am using this forum to educate myself about selection criteria. My first question covers the broad topic of shopping online versus real-site store front. How does one go about selecting a diamond online? I read the various posts of potential buyers/respondants and it seems that is is common practice for what appears to be different vendors such as WF, ROC that peruse for the buyer. What I want to know is how does this work? Do I call, for example, vendor XYZ to get a contact representative and tell him/her what I am looking for and they start to cull potentials for me? Do they send me photos and specs? Am I buying a diamond without seeing it in person? Are there posters on this forum that work for the vendors? When and to whom do I reveal how much I am willing to spend? Should I just lay out all my criteria such as budget, etc. right here and hope that many of you will jump in with advice?
I would appreciate advice on how to proceed.