I would highly recommend Vincent's consultation to guide you to pick a diamond that's right for you. There are a lot of marketing tricks and tactics to having you spend more than necessary or making a diamond look better than it really is. Vincent truly has the buyers best interest. Vincent answered all my questions in a timely manner. His opinion is truthful and unbiased. Very knowledgeable about diamonds, a true expert. I know that if I didnt have Vincents consultation, I would have fell for the marketing tricks, spending more than necessary and making a bad purchase decision because of some useless certification report. Vincent is also very pleasant to work with. You'll save a lot more money in the long run, and more importantly choosing the diamond that's right for you.
Vincent is the best! If you only read the first line of my review, Vincent really cares that you buy the best diamond for your budget, and will spend a lot of time and effort to make sure he can maximize your return on your money.
My fiance is very opinionated on the style of her setting so we looked at several rings and settings at local jewelry stores where we live. That gave me a decent idea of the design that she wanted, although I still planned to buy a loose diamond so that she could go into precise details with the craftsman on the final setting design. However, given that we had spent so much time looking at rings together, I was struggling to think how I could surprise her (I had proposed with a placeholder ring). She left the budget constraints to me, and we both agreed that the high end super ideal cut hearts and arrows stones from the likes of CBI and Brian Gavin were out of reach for my budget. Additionally, I had a James Allen diamond from an earlier time in my life that I could trade in for 100% of its value if I bought another JA stone that was 2x or greater in value, so I just assumed I would go with another James Allen stone.
I discussed my goals and budget with Vincent and he came back in a couple of days with several candidate stones from James Allen True Hearts collection with near perfect optical symmetry, and near perfect crown and pavilion angles, etc.
He also found a CBI/HPD stone and a Brian Gavin stone that were priced similarly to the James Allen stones. This was a surprise to me, as I had assumed that CBI would be out of reach. However, there was still the issue of the trade-in. With 100% of the value of the old diamond applied towards the new one, it still felt like JA would be a better value. However, Vincent suggested giving Wink Jones at HPD a call because he might be able to offset some of the cost difference via a trade-in.
Sure enough HPD was able to mitigate some of the cost difference by trading in my old stone. At this point, there was still a non-trivial delta in price between the two options, and Vincent was very unbiased and objective in his advice. He spent several hours with me on the phone, helping me think through the trade-offs and options. I eventually went for the CBI stone and the importance of everything that Vincent talks about on his site hit home when I saw the stone in person: The CBI stone was simply a step above in terms of brilliance, sparkle, and fire compared to everything else I had seen in person.
Thank you Vincent!!
Let me just start out by saying that I had a wonderful experience working with Vincent. The proof is in the fact that my fiancee absolutely LOVES her diamond and I can see her smiling and looking at it practically on a daily basis.
He also helped me save money! I went and looked at the stones on the store site where I bought the setting from and a diamond with the same specs would have cost me at least $1,000 more with them! DON'T BUY FROM A STORE. VINCENT EVENS THE PLAYING FIELD AND KNOWLEDGE GAP BETWEEN YOU AND THE JEWELERS. Vincent is like the Carfax report you'd get when buying a vehicle from a greasy used car salesman.
I am always a skeptical person (I work as a financial auditor), but when I started consulting with Vincent, it was very clear he wasn't a person looking to make a quick dollar. He has a REAL passion for what he does and spent multiple hours talking to me on the phone about the list of diamonds he had found for me. He is completely independent from the retailers, which is a HUGE deal. I never felt pushed towards one retailer over another. You will get more than what you paid for in both Vincent's time and the amount you save on your diamond.
I found that diamond research can be complicated and confusing, but Vincent can simplify the complex, or talk to you in detail if you have a solid base of knowledge. Based on my own reading, it was clear to me that two diamonds with very similar specs can reflect light very differently. There is also some "wiggle room" in the grading of diamonds. This is where it gets complex and where Vincent REALLY helped me find value. He was able to take the specs and budget I was looking at and pick out the cream of the crop.
Money well spent and I would recommend Vincent to anyone and everyone I know!
Vincent was incredibly helpful in this process. After carefully diligencing all diamond consultants out there, I settled for Vincent who stood out due to his thoroughness and listening skills. He was able to exactly understand what I was looking for, even though I myself wasn't sure what I was looking for. He produced a carefully crafted list of recommendations and diligently explained to me the pros and cons of each stone. Working with Vincent was a pleasure at every step of the process.
Vincent was my go to diamond expert. I picked him to be my guy after reading his countless number of educational articles on picking the right diamond. I was really impressed by his knowledge and his attention to detail. Additionally, he also had a global view of what matters the most based on the diamonds specifications. I had a little mini crisis after deciding to go with a custom cut diamond; Vincent immediately jumped in to help and gave me the comfort and reassurance on what I needed to do. I trusted him completely. At the end, I couldn’t be more thrilled with my diamond. It is exactly what I wanted. Go to Vincent! He is absolutely top- notch and a great person!
Very happy with the service. Spent a lot of time and effort to learn as much as possible about diamonds before making a purchase. Came across Vincent near the end of the process and after choosing a diamond but before actually buying. Learned a lot more from Vincent and ended up choosing a different stone after his input.
His insight beyond the 4c's demonstrate just how difficult it is to optimize your diamond purchase. I didn't know how much I didn't know. I first reached out to him for help understanding the hearts and diamonds imagery. His PD Quality Score and access to the Rapaport pricing were things I didn't even know I needed, but wouldn't go without in the future. I felt much more confident about my choice after his help and will not purchase a diamond without him.
Vincent clearly knows his stuff and not only that but he is super friendly and helpful. Vince was instrumental in helping me in my diamond search and I couldn’t be more grateful ! Thank you Vincent !
I honestly believe that I would have made a bad purchase if I didn't have vincent's expert consultation. You can only learn so much from websites and still be a novice. I believe there is no way to become a diamond expert just by reading a few websites without comparing and seeing actual diamonds in a few months, most of us just dont have that kind of time. It really goes beyond the 4c or 5c or the ideal proportions. And there are still a lot of marketing tricks out there that many new consumers in buying a diamond would fall for. Marketing tricks such as gimmick certification, or the picture or 360 degree rotation of a diamond making it look better than it really is because of the camera and lighting. I would highly recommend the premium consultation so that you can choose the diamond that is truly right for you. From my personal experience vincent answered all my questions in a timely manner, and went through a list of diamonds to help me pick the diamond thats right for me. He truly has the consumers best interest at heart. Honest and unbiased analysis. Despite his busy schedule, he really went above and beyond for me in helping me choose the right diamond.
I submitted a few links to Vincent not knowing what I'd get. Instead, I got a full analysis with details reviewing pictures, diagrams, and getting a full comparison between all the options I was looking at.
Not only did Vincent answer my questions, but he put up with my constant pestering of follow-up inquiries. Being an engineer myself, I wanted to get down to the details and figure out what made Diamond A better than B for instance and what specific numbers meant. Vincent answered all those questions. As someone who can easily get obsessive about the details, I loved how Vincent helped me every step of the way and I admire his passion and in depth knowledge. I have no hesitation in recommending him to friends and family who also need some guidance in diamond/ring shopping.
Hi, i am not an easy type client. I spent many hours to find my perfect diamond, i was consulting my own types and this take us a few month! (its true). Vinecnt give me a tip and I bought my perfect one diamond at Crafted by Infinity. He helped me with price reducing. He have a lot of knowledge about diamonds. Thats the man you can trust.
Vincent was quite a pleasure to work with, not only because he was well versed on the subject, but also because of his friendly personality – that was evident from the beginning.
I emailed him asking for help regarding a cushion cut diamond to which he promptly responded with answers, and then proceeded to volunteer more information to explain the answers in depth. He broke down the specifications of a cushion cut diamond to give me some sort of direction to head when looking at diamonds in the future. He voluntarily offered a few examples of strong cushion cuts in my budget in order for me to see a sufficient diamond instead of simply “crunching the numbers/specifications” blindly.
I have since taken his suggestions and bought a diamond that I am confident will wow my future fiancé.
Because of his knowledge, friendly nature, and initiative to help his audience, I will definitely be turning to Prosumer Diamonds in the future.
I have been searching for and studying online diamond education resources for a few months time to help myself with the purchase of a proposal ring.
Of all the websites on diamond education I have came across, Prosumer Diamonds is simply the best in terms of way it is structured and level of detail. Vincent had made concepts that may be somewhat hard to grasp by putting them in layman terms and article by article, there are also a lot of diagrams and external references provided in case you wish to learn more.
I knew Vincent is the person I want to speak to after going through the Prosumer Basics in his diamond tutorials. And it turns out that the his service and level of expertise were way beyond my expectations.
Vincent addresses the optical performance of diamonds very systematically and analytically - and he does that very efficiently. I had received a list of 20 diamonds shortlisted for further discussion within days after I had first reached out to him.
In our second discussion Vincent and I went through the list step by step, and with the method of elimination a conclusion was drawn pretty quickly. However, I had one minor concern about possible durability issues caused by the feather inclusions of the diamond we had chosen. Vincent was able to speak to the chief gemologist and shared his feedback within hours which alleviated my concerns.
Vincent is very enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge and love about diamonds. And thanks to him, I was able to get the best diamond that fulfills all my requirements within the budget.
I would not hesitate to recommend Prosumer Diamonds to anyone who plans to buy diamonds - you can't go wrong with Vincent helping you out!
Vincent went above and beyond to make sure I got the best diamond possible for my fiance. With the overwhelming amount of information needed to find the right diamond for my engagement ring, Vincent made the whole process easy and stress free for me.
From the first email that I sent him, Vincent was approachable and welcoming. He responded to all of my questions in a timely manner and I was able to get the love of my life her perfect ring after months of searching. I reached out to a few other diamond consultants, but the service that Vincent provided me was unmatched compared to the others that I contacted. Do not hesitate to work with Vincent if you need advice on finding a stone for your significant other.
Thank you Vincent for helping me be a prosumer for one of the biggest purchases of my life so far!
I reached out to Vincent in an emergency and received a warm reply less than six hours later.
I had travelled all the way to Dubai from New Zealand to buy an engagement ring - twenty-two hours by plane. Unfortunately the selection of diamonds in Dubai's Gold and Diamond Park was not quite what I had expected. The Indian holiday of Diwali was imminent too: No more diamonds would arrive for at least ten days. Feeling compromised, I nevertheless made a selection. Afterwards though I was hounded by doubt. I knew I had made a big mistake.
There is the familiar saying "you don't know what you don't know." I had no experience with diamonds. Indeed, I had only begun studying them a couple of months earlier. Despite my best research efforts there was still so much I had yet to learn and appreciate. Especially ovals, whose cut is particularly tricky to judge and select.
When I belatedly stumbled across Vincent's Prosumer Diamonds website, I desperately wished I had discovered it earlier.
Fearing that my Dubai mission was on the verge of disaster, I emailed Vincent and explained my situation. He confirmed that the oval I had selected was too shallow. For a start, its depth should be greater than its table percentage. With numbers of 58% and 62% respectively, combined with a rather long 1.44 length-to-width ratio, the stone was effectively cheating it's size. Strangely, I found Vincent's honest feedback reassuring as it put me on firmer ground. I was no longer on my own.
Suffering from jetlag and uneasy sleep, I woke at 4.30am Wednesday morning. I immediately started devouring the tutorials on Prosumer Diamonds. Five hours later I had a much better idea of what to do. I arranged another appointment with the jewellers and gave them precise specifications of the oval diamond I was looking for.
By sheer dumb luck, the very last shipment before Diwali had a diamond that fitted the requirements!
Vincent suggested I send him photos and videos of the new discovery. We arranged a time when I would be in the store, and later that day I uploaded visuals from my phone. Minutes later Vincent replied with his verdict: This stone was much better, with possibly the best light performance once could reasonably expect from an oval. This was enough to give me confidence and complete the purchase. The turnaround was so swift I never even left the store.
Without exageration, Vincent rescued my Dubai trip. He saved me from a very, very expensive mistake. I cannot bear to imagine what would have happened if I had not discovered Prosumer Diamonds or reached out to him for his timely insight.
Now I am flying back to New Zealand with an amazing engagement ring, one that I know my fiance will cherish. The relief is palpable.
Deciding to take advice from Vincent was the best decision that I have made. And in result my wife has a diamond that simply blinds me with rainbows and flashes of light when sun hits the table. Working with Vincent the value you get for money is simply out of this world... Thank you Vincent!
Vincent is extremely knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to diamonds. More importantly, he's honest and unbiased. His goal is to inform the diamond consumer while also giving his opinion from a wealth of experience. The most valuable part of the dialogue is his availability to answer questions. He'll ultimately let you decide what you should do but his guidance is welcoming and appreciated!
I had the opportunity to work with Vincent while searching for an engagement ring for my fiance, I highly recommend reading ProsumerDiamonds and the education that is available. I went ahead and hired Vincent to help me search, he was extremely professional and knowledgeable about finding the best quality diamond for the best possible price. I had shopped around to other retailers before finding Vincent, but when making a substantial purchase – why not have an educated 3rd party assist you with the process. I have already mentioned him to a number of people and would not hesitate to use him again.
I'm so glad I dealt with Vincent. My diamond is amazing. Even jewellers are oohing and aahing about it. He is extremely knowledgeable and I did tune out a couple of times lol because he is so detailed and specific about the requirements for the perfect diamond. He works with you and your budget and takes his time. This is one of the most important purchases I have ever made and I have no regrets only joy when I look at my ring. Check him out!
Vincent is helpful, knowledgeable and patient. He spent a good amount of time understanding what was important to me and was able to guide me to the best available out there!
For such a big decision, there is surprisingly little information out there on exactly what you need to look out for when diamond hunting. As a Londoner, I went down the usual route of heading towards Hatton Garden to buy a diamond which I subsequently returned after realising what a mistake I had made by buying after looking only at a selection of stones that a few vendors had.
I sought help from Vincent and after an in-depth diamond analysis through various emails and Skype, I finally imported a stone from the US with confidence. I still cannot believe the difference in the diamond I bought which was better priced than the original.
Vincent has great connections and is a true enthusiast. Look no further!
I contacted Vincent about a stone I was considering. Like most people, I wanted an expert's opinion whether or not it was a good diamond to buy or not.
Vincent responded very quickly, and subsequent communication was prompt. The manner in which we spoke made me feel like we were just a couple of friends talking about a diamond, except he knew a lot more than me. We all have a friend who is "the guy" for a particular industry; Vincent is that diamond "guy".
He questioned what my concerns were, gave excellent explanations for what actually mattered, and then provided his recommendations. He took some complex or technical information and allowed me to make sense of it.
I would definitely recommend anyone on the fence to contact Vincent. After your initial communication, you will see for yourself why so many people had positive experiences.
When I started looking for a diamond, I had no idea what to look for. After few google searches I came across Vincent's site and I immediately realized he is one of the most knowledgeable diamond expert around. Working with Vincent has been great. He is always available to answer questions, he is patient and thoroughly explains everything you need to know about diamonds.
Personally, I was looking at something specific and unique. The search has been extensive and challenging but Vincent has never never rushed me. Vincent has been more than a consultant, he has been a true and honest partner to me.
The diamond that Vincent helped find is beautiful!
The value that Vincent delivers highly exceeds the minimal fee required to access his immense knowledge, connections and great advices. I cannot recommend Vincent's services enough.
Like many, I knew very little about diamonds before beginning my search for an engagement ring. I read widely and found Vincent's website to be one of the most helpful. I emailed Vincent to ask for his opinion on a diamond I had in mind and the time and detail he put into his initial response blew me away and was simply an indicator of the amazing things to come!
I was working on a very tight schedule and Vincent recommended we schedule a Skype call. At this stage, we had already exchanged numerous emails and I was happy to pay $100 for just the emails - that's how amazingly detailed, thorough, and informative his responses were! He left no base uncovered, explaining each step of the decision-making process with great clarity.
Our first Skype call was coincidently, and unknowingly, scheduled for Valentine's Day! Vincent still took the time out of his evening to touch base with me and patiently discuss my options. Within the next few days, Vincent blew me away. His attention to detail, thoroughness, and patience in helping me make the best decision possible was unbelievable. In hindsight, I would have happily paid much more than $100!
The diamond that Vincent helped me to identify is out-of-this-world, mind-blowingly, beautiful! There is absolutely no way I would have found a diamond this amazing without Vincent. I cannot recommend Vincent's services highly enough. Do yourself a favor and spend the $100, it's something you will most definitely not regret!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Vincent! I knew absolutely nothing about diamonds until my friend recommended that I read your expert tutorials and hire you. I'm SO glad I did that -- you gave me comfort in the diamond I selected, and made me and my (now) fiancee very, very happy! If you're a smart diamond customer, be sure to learn from Vincent! I'm recommending him to everyone I know.
I started out with zero knowledge. In a time crunch, I rushed out to buy her an engagement ring from Costco. This was after a visit to BrilliantEarth. Beyond the 4 C's and knowing to have a certificate included with the purchase, I felt assured that if anything let me or her to change our minds, I could at least rely on Costco's return policy.
Sorry, Costco, but you're getting a $7,000 return from me soon.
After she said yes, being a value shopper (very different from a "bargain hunter"), I started diving into whether the Costco purchase was sensible after the fact. Sentimentalism be damned, I didn't care for her to be stuck with a sub-par diamond. A quick Google search yielded the answer: probably not. This is when I started to become aware of sites like Brian Gavin, James Allen, Hearts on Fire, Enchanted Diamonds, and even Blue Nile.
And this is when I started learning about previously unheard of terms beyond the 4C's: table, girdle thickness, crown / pavilion angle, the length of this vs. that, etc.
I tried quickly filtering out some choice diamonds on a couple of the above websites, but then I started getting that sick feeling of digging one of my several notoriously bottomless, rabbit holes of potential analysis paralysis, while juggling my overloaded work schedule being an Internet marketer, along with life in general.
Among other more scrutinizing diamond buying sites, PD & Vincent Chan popped up on my radar. There were details in his content that led me to believe that Vincent was very analytical and discriminating, many of it which translated into a numerical analytical description of ideal qualities of a diamond.
I decided to take the dive and fork $100 over to Vincent.
Mr. Chan's $100 service blew my mind. He asks for requirements & preferences, and within a matter of days, produced a spreadsheet with 15 excellent choices. Out of those, 5 were outstanding-- the cream of the crop. He also ranked & ordered the choices based on a few more calculations & metrics which I haven't seen mentioned anywhere else, that when asked, he explained them well. Perhaps they're available on his site, but I had no time to exhaustively comb pd.com.
Vincent said he has the inside scoop with several of these companies. WhiteFlash corroborated it when I called them for a shipping-related question, when they said they knew Vincent on a first-name basis.
Ever since buying the Costco diamond, I wondered why it didn't sparkle and flash at me in a blinding way. When comparing the Costco and the WF diamond side-by-side, the WF diamond has emitted sparkles bright enough to cause me to wince, while Costco's underwhelms.
Save yourself the time & headache and choose Vincent's premium consultation. It's a no-brainer and a fraction of the cost compared to the total investment in the diamond.
I was lucky enough to find Vincent Chan’s site “Prosumer Diamond" just recently. I was in fact looking all over the web to find this very man and learn
from him the knowledge necessary to make the RIGHT decision on the purchase of a diamond. Next to a car and house, a diamond is one of the biggest
purchases we will make in our lives and getting it right with no regrets was my priority.
What I loved about working with Vincent was learning about the science of a diamond..the angles, the proportions, the girdle thickness, the inclusions, and so
much more and of course the big one, finding that perfect diamond with the SPARKLE…and putting it all together with those percentages.
This is someone that will have your best interests at heart no matter what your budget or what size diamond you are looking for….He’s your man…
Thank you Vincent for helping me find my special diamond. It means SO much to me…