Setting from JA but Diamond from WF

[jmuchris78]

I really like a setting at James Allen but I found the perfect diamond at Whiteflash. Do you just have a local jeweler set the stone? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[jet2ks]

Have JA send the setting to WF and they will set the stone--there will be an additional setting charge.

From the WF website:

"If a customer buys a diamond from Whiteflash and sends in a setting purchased elsewhere there is a setting charge, providing the setting is of an acceptable standard. If adjustments need to be made to the setting to accommodate the diamond additional charges will apply"

 

[jmuchris78]

Ahhh good call! Thanks!

 

[Ribbon Ring]

Date: 5/29/2009 11:22:06 AM
Author:jmuchris78
I really like a setting at James Allen but I found the perfect diamond at Whiteflash. Do you just have a local jeweler set the stone? Any advice is appreciated!


Thanks!

I was almost in a similar situation. Although it didn''t end up happening, what I was considering doing was having the diamond and ring sent to me separately and taking the two to a gemologist/appraiser to get an assessment and appraisal and then pay him/her to also set the stone. If you have already had this looked at by a gemologist this won''t work well. If you haven''t, I understand they prefer to look at the diamond before it is set. As I wrote above, though, I didn''t end up needing to do it this way so I can''t give you first hand information. Maybe someone else can comment on whether this route is worth pursuing.

 

[Ribbon Ring]

Oh, if you send it to JA (another option) be sure to get insurance for the diamond before it's shipped to JA.