Remember that walking away from a jewelry store with a great quality diamond relies on you asking the right questions. If you find yourself yearning for an in-store, engagement ring experience and happen to be in Virginia, Finks may well be worth a visit. In every case, you will find Finks coming in at a higher price than Whiteflash and other online vendors. A higher quality metal in the setting, higher clarity grade and better cut – but still around $300 cheaper than Finks. Not only is the Whiteflash diamond of far superior quality, you can actually see this for yourself by viewing the multiple diamond light performance reports and images. Setting: 18k white gold 0.06ct diamond collar Setting: 14k White Gold 0.10ct diamond collarĬut quality: A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts & arrows traditional jewelry stores, the fact remains you can get the same quality diamonds and settings online for as much as 30% cheaper. So, while Finks have placed themselves in a good position vs.
Due to their care and commitment to diamond quality, I would suggest that Finks are reasonably priced when comparing ‘apples to apples’ – traditional jewelry stores often carry overheads and therefore their jewelry is always pricier than online vendors. Finks are a top end jeweler with the premiums to match. The Priceĭon’t let the humble beginnings fool you. Read this article on diamond imaging and HD Video to find out which vendors provide the most in-depth performance imaging. Within the bricks and mortar world, Finks really do stand out for their attention to detail, but the fact remains that the best vendors, go above and beyond to prove the performance of their diamonds so you know exactly where your money is being spent. This can make it more challenging to evaluate cost and make comparisons. As Finks sells pre-set rings (as opposed to loose diamonds) so the color and clarity is given but the finer details (fluorescence, depth, measurements etc) are not given. When it comes to buying online, it is a little different. All of this hinges on the customer already having a moderate knowledge of diamond certification and the integrity of the salesperson. If you ask the right questions, you may be able to gain a more in-depth understanding of diamond quality. It is no secret that Finks are geared towards an in-store experience, and certainly I find their staff to be knowledgeable and helpful.
This means you cannot tangibly see what difference this in-house scrutiny makes unless you are viewing the diamond by eye (and know what you are looking for). While it is commendable that their in-house gemmologist analyses every diamond, Finks do not provide light performance reports. I have mentioned a few points in Finks’ favour when it comes to their diamonds, but to truly know whether or not to spend your money here, we must look a little deeper. Whilst many of their designers are fairly traditional, they do well to cover a range of styles for brides to be. The sell GIA and AGS certified diamonds which is a huge positive for buyers but they also sell Forevermark which I would not recommend.įinks have some very pretty settings – the test of a jewelers worth is the success of their pave settings and I would suggest Finks are bang on the money. It is extremely refreshing to see a bricks and mortar jewelers taking such care when it comes to the diamond quality, as sadly this is so often overlooked to the detriment of the customers. Every single diamond has been individually inspected in-house by their gemmologist Clif to ensure it meets Finks’ exacting standards. The Qualityįinks truly do use a discerning eye when selecting their diamonds and jewelry settings. There are currently 14 Finks stores around Virginia and North Carolina. The business was handed down to his son in 1960 and has continued to expand, focusing on quality brands and fine jewelry. By 1930, an increase in popularity and demand lead Nathan to open the first Finks jewelry store. In the midst of the great depression, Nathan pushed his jewelry cart around the streets of Roanoke, Virginia offering jewelry available to buy on credit. Nathan Fink sowed the seeds for the Fink family business in the 1920’s.
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