How to Buy Diamonds in Houston
By Devorah Isenberg, Monday, April 04, 2011 4:55 PM
Many of the world’s diamond market centers are well-known—New York, Antwerp and Tel Aviv are all known for their thriving loose diamond markets and engagement ring design houses. If you live or travel near any of these centers, they can be a great place to buy diamonds of high quality for reasonable prices. But if you live in the Midwest, far from Manhattan’s Diamond District and even farther from the diamond cutting center of Antwerp, there is no reason to resign yourself to a low-quality mass-produced engagement ring at your local mall chain store. Houston is an emerging diamond center with a variety of options available. Whether you are looking to buy diamonds or buy engagement rings, you will find the perfect diamond jewelry gem in Houston’s jewelry stores.
Buying a loose diamond, a diamond that is not set into a jewelry setting, can be a challenge even for an experienced diamond buyer. There is no engagement ring design to worry about, no pavé or side stones to choose, so the buyer has to focus entirely on the detailed characteristics and factors that comprise the perfect diamond. Most Houston jewelry stores do not carry loose diamonds, so if you are looking for the perfect loose diamond, you will have to do a little research to find the loose diamond you want in Houston. One option is to turn to the Internet. It is surprisingly easy to buy diamonds online, as long as you ensure that the vendor is reliable and certified.
In Houston, however, you have an even better source of certified loose diamonds. Whiteflash.com, one of the premier Internet sources for loose diamonds, is based in Houston, and operates an office in the Richmond area where local clients can come see the gorgeous loose diamonds for themselves before purchasing. Whiteflash specializes in an exclusive line of branded Hearts and Arrows diamond, the A CUT ABOVE ® diamond, and of course, exceptionally-performing diamonds look best in person. If you are looking to buy diamonds in Houston, give Whiteflash a call—once you see the sparkling ACA diamond in person, you will fall in love with the dazzling brilliance of the ACA loose diamond.
If you want an engagement ring in Houston, your options range from chain stores to world-renowned designer labels. Independent boutiques in Rice Village carry quirky and exciting engagement ring designs from local designers, while elite jewelry designers like David Yurman and Bulgari offer diamond engagement rings at their stores in the Galleria. Fans of the classic baby-blue boxes can enjoy the classic Tiffany and Co. experience in the company’s landmark Houston store.
Whether you buy a loose diamond, an engagement ring, a necklace or a wedding band, Houston has the diamond jewelry solutions you need. Before purchasing, of course, make sure to read up on all the important factors and grading criteria, so you can choose your diamond with confidence!
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