If you are worried about being disappointed due to the heightened expectations due to the "secret sauce" that you have heard about regarding CBIs, may I suggest you ask for a "blind" viewing in that you see a variety of diamonds...CBIs, ACAs, unbranded stones without being told which ones are which brand?
That way you will pick the diamond that looks best to you, rather than being (unconsciously) swayed by the "secret sauce" others have told you about.
I remain curious to hear an explanation for why CBIs are different from other stones with the same cut, clarity and color though. I.e. what is the secret sauce that many seem to believe exists?
That way you will pick the diamond that looks best to you, rather than being (unconsciously) swayed by the "secret sauce" others have told you about.
I remain curious to hear an explanation for why CBIs are different from other stones with the same cut, clarity and color though. I.e. what is the secret sauce that many seem to believe exists?
Thank you erislynn for your input. I appreciate it. I understand it is hard for one to say she/he thinks one is better, not expecting to be "fired" on.
Thank you and everyone else here suggested that I should see the diamonds in person. I know WF ACA will be very very very brilliant. I feel I don't need to see them in person. I am sold with all the testimony from PS.
However with CBI, from what I read, it sounds like it has something extra special. I am just afraid after I pay the price premium and go down the CBI road, when I received the diamond, I will be disappointed. because it is so hyped up.
So I am going to see some tomorrow in person. Melissa has very graciously setup both the K and an alternative J for me to look at the Green Lake store in Bellevue. I am trying to set my expectation low.