Tennis bracelet - IDJ vs WF

[boston_jeff]

Hi all, and happy new year!

IDJ can make me a 10ct tennis bracelet with GIA certed diamond with EX cut in 4-5 weeks.

WF can make the same thing with ACAs but will take 2-3 months.

Would be better for me to have the bracelet sooner, but wanted views as to whether people think I should wait for the WF / ACAs.

Comparable pricing.

Best,
Boston Jeff

 

[BarbBe]

Hi all, and happy new year!

IDJ can make me a 10ct tennis bracelet with GIA certed diamond with EX cut in 4-5 weeks.

WF can make the same thing with ACAs but will take 2-3 months.

Would be better for me to have the bracelet sooner, but wanted views as to whether people think I should wait for the WF / ACAs.

Comparable pricing.

Best,
Boston Jeff

Whiteflash - worth the wait for those perfectly cut ACAs. I have the 6 ct.

 

[icy_jade]

Comparable pricing.

If this, then the ACA for sure

 

[MissGotRocks]

Definitely Whiteflash - waiting is hard but if the price is comparable those ACA’s are worth it!!

Curious as to how many and what size diamonds it takes to make a 10 carat tennis bracelet?

 

[boston_jeff]

Definitely Whiteflash - waiting is hard but if the price is comparable those ACA’s are worth it!!

Curious as to how many and what size diamonds it takes to make a 10 carat tennis bracelet?

30-33 .30 pointers for a 7” bracelet

 

[Sprinkles&Stones]

Oh my this is going to be gorgeous! Please comment with the finish product when you get it, we will all be dying to see

 

[tyty333]

@boston_jeff your ring was the talk of the town for quite a while on PS! Nice to see you back. ACAs (WF) would definitely
be my choice. It will be gorgeous!

 

[AprilBaby]

I would wait for the ACA

 

[boston_jeff]

OK -- one more question -- which setting do you guys like better?

Classic is obviously more.... classic, but at the .30pt size I wonder if the timeless will add a little interest / showcase the diamonds

Timeless is first image, classic is second image.

 

[MamaBear]

Can Whiteflash send you a pic of both on the arm to compare side by side??

 

[boston_jeff]

Can Whiteflash send you a pic of both on the arm to compare side by side??

Unfortunately no, they just had these two pics from the supplier.

 

[MamaBear]

Unfortunately no, they just had these two pics from the supplier.

I don’t think you can go wrong. I’m probably drawn to the classic, myself.

 

[MamaBear]

@boston_jeff this is a much smaller size than you’re looking at but I asked Michelle at Whiteflash for a pic of the timeless(I’ve been planning a purchase for myself this year) and she kindly sent me this. Just to give you an idea

 

[boston_jeff]

Thank you, very nice of you to post that.

 

[Christinak]

OK -- one more question -- which setting do you guys like better?

Classic is obviously more.... classic, but at the .30pt size I wonder if the timeless will add a little interest / showcase the diamonds

Timeless is first image, classic is second image.

@boston_jeff i prefer the timeless as I prefer round diamonds to look round and the classic makes the diamonds look square. But I also prefer the look of individual diamonds rather than a wall of diamonds and the timeless gives more separation.
I think it’s a very personal choice but good luck!

 

[donnabrsd]

I prefer the timeless.

 

[Nymf]

Timeless!

 

[ringo865]

I personally prefer Timeless as it has the subtle curvature of the prongs and gives the visual of round stones, which they are, but the classic one is very much more linear.

 

[tyty333]

I prefer Timeless for the reasons @ringo865 mentioned (more elegant curved prongs) and for the more "rounded" look of the stones.

 

[SandyK]

Timeless!

And also - is there a thread on the ring in your avatar???

 

[Kim N]

I also prefer the timeless.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Timeless - I think the round look is much more appealing!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi!!! Nice project! I absolutely would wait on Whiteflash ACAs!

The Timeless is my choice. (I was one of the people begging them to add some 4 prong settings! ) I also think the Timeless setting is a little lower than the other one, and that's another advantage to me.

 

[boston_jeff]

Hi!!! Nice project! I absolutely would wait on Whiteflash ACAs!

The Timeless is my choice. (I was one of the people begging them to add some 4 prong settings! ) I also think the Timeless setting is a little lower than the other one, and that's another advantage to me.

Thanks DS. Nice to hear from you!

 

[lulu_ma]

Timeless for sure. My bracelet is the Classic style. I wish I had know about PS before buying it!

 

[RunningwithScissors]

Definitely wait for WF and the ACAs! I vote the Timeless setting because I prefer the "rounded" look for each diamond. I also love their 3-prong setting which also gives the diamonds a more round appearance.

 

[Dandi]

I vote the Timeless also, I like how the setting gives each stone definition, rather than just a line of diamonds.

 

[Tonks]

OK -- one more question -- which setting do you guys like better?

Classic is obviously more.... classic, but at the .30pt size I wonder if the timeless will add a little interest / showcase the diamonds

Timeless is first image, classic is second image.

If price is comparable, WF all the way! My understanding is that if your bracelet is ACAs, you could upgrade it in the future, which is an added benefit.

Add me to the votes for the timeless setting. I like the way each stone is subtly rounded and defined, versus the line of bling look of the classic. I also like the four prong security of the timeless setting versus the stock three prong setting.

 

[boston_jeff]

If price is comparable, WF all the way! My understanding is that if your bracelet is ACAs, you could upgrade it in the future, which is an added benefit.

Add me to the votes for the timeless setting. I like the way each stone is subtly rounded and defined, versus the line of bling look of the classic. I also like the four prong security of the timeless setting versus the stock three prong setting.

Thanks all. Will be back to you with the finished product — unfortunately at least 2 months!

 

[MamaBear]

OP, sorry to threadjack…..This is interesting that you all prefer the Timeless! Tell me why? It does appear to sit lower, so that’s great. The Classic looks to protect the stones more. I too like the rounded look, but would worry about hitting the bracelet and damaging the stones. I’d appreciate your thoughts!