Quality Diamond Jewelry

There are many reasons why you may want to sell a diamond that you own. Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter – getting the greatest possible price is what counts! The way to obtain the best price for the diamond is to not be in a rush. Slow down, & carefully think about all of your options – there are many.

First, have the diamond appraised. In fact, have it appraised by 2 or three jewelers to get an accurate idea of the diamonds value. Tell the appraiser that you want the Rapaport Value. This is the wholesale value of the diamond, and it basically tells you the highest price that you can sell your diamond for. If your diamond has no certificate, you should consider getting a certificate from GIA. This may help you get a better price for the diamond as well.

First, attempt to sell the diamond yourself, to people you know. Friends and family members may be interested. If you don’t have any luck with friends or family members, you should turn to outside sources. Absolutely avoid pawn shops! A pawn shop will only offer you about 10% of what the diamond is worth! Also avoid offers of selling the ring on consignment. There are many things that can go wrong, and there is no shortage of diamond scams – even in well known jewelry stores.

If the diamond is important, you should strongly consider auctioning it off through one of the famous auction houses, such as Christie’s or Sotheby’s. If it isn’t what is considered an ‘important’ diamond or a high-end diamond, you should try to sell it to an individual using classified ads, or even eBay.com. However, selling to an individual that you do not know could put you in danger – especially if the diamond is worth a lot of money.

Your final option should be a jewelry store. It is vital that you not let your diamond out of your sight while in the jewelry store – you might find that the diamond you walked in with is not the same diamond that you walk out with! The jeweler will try to tell you that your diamond is of poor quality or low weight. Inevitably, there will be some problem with the diamond. This is where your appraisal and/or certificate will come in handy.

If the jeweler is fair, they will offer you between 60% and 80% of the value of the Rapaport Value. Do not accept anything less than this. Again, do not let the diamond out of your sight until you have been paid for it.

About Diamond Clarity
Many people mistakenly think that diamond clarity refers to ...
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About Diamond Weights
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Are Diamonds Rare
For every 1 million diamonds that are mined, onl...
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Bonded Diamonds
First, bonded diamonds have a purchase back policy for the life of th...
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Buying Diamonds Online
First, consider your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed ...
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Choosing Cut Of Diamond
The most popular cuts are heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, round, trillion, & emerald ...
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Colored Diamonds
Treatments like irradiation make it possible for more people to own these vividly colored diamonds. Mo...
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Diamond Brands
Branding is actually based on who owns the diamond. For instance, if DeBeers owns the diamond, i...
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Diamond Certificates
With a diamond certificate, you can verify the color, cut, carat, weight, and clarity of the diam...
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Diamond Engagement Rings
First, determine how much ring you can afford. Most people use the ‘two months salary’ rule. This means t...
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Diamond Grading
On the color grading scale, D, E, and F mean t...
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Diamond Scams
A common scam that most jewelry stores part...
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Famous Diamonds
The Dresden Green stands out among the natural colored diamonds. It is the l...
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How Are Diamonds Cut
Diamonds are cut with saws, into round shapes. From the rounded shape, other shapes may be cut, such as h...
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How Diamonds Are Mined
When pipe mining is used, the diamonds are extracted from the earth through volcanic pipes. These are not man-made pip...
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How Diamonds Are Priced
Diamond prices are determined first by adding the cost of the rough diamond, the cost of cutting the diamond, ...
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How To Care For Your Diamond
First, you should take your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once a year...
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How To Clean Your Diamond
Want to keep that Brilliance and Shine? Diamonds require cleaning so that maximum amounts of light can refrac...
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How To Spot A Fake Diamond
First, only deal with reputable jewelers, and when you find a reputable jeweler, stick with them. Avoid buying diamonds...
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Insuring Your Diamond
The first type of insurance policies for diamonds is an Actual Cash ...
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Synthetic Diamonds
Although the technology for synthetic diamonds came into play in 1954, no ...
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What Are Dirty Diamonds
Diamonds become dirty. When you wash your hands with a diamond ring on, soap s...
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Where Diamonds Are Mined
Diavik is also owned by Rio Tinto, located in...
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Blood Diamonds Conflict Diamonds
Blood diamonds, sometimes also referred to as conflict diamonds, are mined ...
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DiamondPartners
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