Vendors with great upgrade policies

[Dizzie]

Slowly but steadily I am planning my upgrade. Now I have a question- could you recommend me vendors that have an upgrade policy that would not require spending twice the amount.

I know that some super-ideal vendors do it (e.g. CBI) but chances are that with my budget I will be rather looking for normal GIA XXX rather than super ideal branded cut in order to get to the size I wish to have.

Also, based on current diamond prices, I do not expext to have the full budget within next year, but to arrive at 75% or so, which would lead me to wish to upgrade further 1-2 years later, once I have full amount.

I am looking forward to your suggestions

Thank you

 

[LLJsmom]

Whiteflash seems very reasonable. Check their website to confirm the most recent policy. I would also check Good Old Gold and Victor Canera. Don't just trust what people say. READ THE WEBSITE for yourself. Don't even trust me. I haven't read the current policy lately.

 

[tyty333]

Definitely Whiteflash...trade up for same amount...no requirements to spend more or upgrade on 2 or more specs (or spend double).
They do carry well cut GIA graded stones.

 

[ecf8503]

Whiteflash is awesome; Good Old Gold is as well. 30 day Return/Lifetime trade up & 1yr. buy back policy, as well as trade up with no minimum (trade up for the same amount, no requirement to spend more, just like WF).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I have stones from Whiteflash and Good Old Gold which both have the best upgrade policies. If you are talking about a round brilliant, I recommend Whiteflash as I have used their upgrade policy several times. They are the best source, in my opinion, because they stock more excellent/ideal cut stones than anyone else, making it easier to upgrade.

 

[msop04]

Diamonds Direct will give you 110% back to upgrade your diamond. The only "rule" is that you spend $1 more. It's a brick and mortar, but they have a very good selection of diamonds. The only thing is that you need to know what you're looking for (specs, performance, ect), because they are a "GIA XXX is the best" type mentality. That said, they are not pushy and will accommodate you based on your preferences without question.

 

[egemnoel]

Hello Dizzie,
High Performance Diamonds also has the unrestricted lifetime trade-ups with no minimum some of the other great sellers do.

They also have something no one else is offering. A unique lifetime return for 80% of what was originally paid. They can likely do this because they sell CBI only, and nothing below it, so it’s all-inclusive. I don’t intend to use it, but it’s a nice store of value to know I have.

http://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/whyus/whyus-lifetime

 

[rocklife]

Does anyone know what IDJs upgrade policy is on loose stones?

 

[Alexiszoe]

FYI: I am in a similar situation (i.e. looking for well cut stones- but not a branded / super ideal cut) which I would likely trade up, given the size ho that I am!

For Whiteflash and GOG, while it's true there's no minimum spend on upgrade, only specific, branded stones qualify for trade up.

For Whiteflash it's stones that are part of their A Cut Above, Expert Selection or Premium Select.

GOG is also the same (in fact I was just on their site yesterday looking this)e.g. Ascendency Line, AVC, AVR
They do have a 1 year buy back for stones that qualify, so that could work for you depending on what you want.

The last time I spoke to IDJ, only round stones apply. I am not sure what's the latest since it's not displayed on their website.