Which on-line vendors offer an upgrade program?

[DillPickle]

Subject says it all... can anyone mention which on-line vendors offer upgrade programs for there diamonds? Experiences if any? Requirements for the upgrade? TIA

D.

 

[dani13]

I know a number of the vendors around here have upgrade programs on their diamonds. Most of them have requirements when it comes to the upgrade, for instance, the "upgrade" diamond needs to be at least 20% more $$ over the price of the "old" diamond, if that makes sense...I know this is the policy of Engagement Rings Direct, which is where we bought our diamond. But in the grand scheme of things, when most people upgrade, that number is hit easily, you know? I know other vendors like Whiteflash and Good Old Gold have upgrade policies, but I dont know specifics. Its probably best to do your research on this and then decide which vendor fits the bill for you.

 

[mrssalvo]

dani mentioned a few...jamesallen also offers a diamond upgrade program. Vendors can be known to change their policy''s so you might just want to go to each of their websites and read the current upgrade/trade in info...

 

[Bluehammer]

Whiteflash current policy is 100% value of purchase price on a trade up.

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 8/24/2006 9:06:58 AM
Author: Bluehammer
Whiteflash current policy is 100% value of purchase price on a trade up.

for GIA and AGS cert stones...EGL doesn''t qualify....

 

[Regular Guy]

Perhaps dated, but possibly useful info here, found in the FAQs section.

 

[Go Blue 99]

So in essence, Whiteflash has a lifetime "store credit" return policy?

Let''s say you buy an e-ring from them, but don''t plan on upgrading until 10th or 25th anniversary. In this case, since the upgrade is so long away, can you still safely assume the same policy will be in effect?

 

[DillPickle]

Thanks to all for the responses and thanks to Regular for the link provided. That helped a bunch.

 

[DillPickle]

Date: 8/24/2006 9:43:34 AM
Author: Go Blue 99
So in essence, Whiteflash has a lifetime ''store credit'' return policy?


Let''s say you buy an e-ring from them, but don''t plan on upgrading until 10th or 25th anniversary. In this case, since the upgrade is so long away, can you still safely assume the same policy will be in effect?

Blue,

Here''s what I found on Whiteflash''s Trade Up Policy

Lifetime Trade Up

• At any point after you have purchased your diamond from Whiteflash.com, you may contact us to trade up your diamond.
• The trade up value will be for the full purchase amount.
• Diamond needs to be in its original undamaged condition and accompanied by its original certificate.
• If original certificate has been misplaced, there is a $200 re-certification charge.
• Please note that EGL certified diamonds do not qualify for our one year buy back or lifetime upgrade policy.
• Setting and applicable charges may apply.

So in essence, yes... "store credit"