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Showing posts with label Guide to buying and selling diamonds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Guide to buying and selling diamonds. Show all posts

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Guide to buying and selling diamonds

With the myriad of jeweler stores both online and around your ambience it can be difficult to make a decision on where to buy or sell diamonds that you have. It's important to take some time to educate yourself on what to look for in a diamond before buying or selling.

One thing you must realize when buying or selling diamond is that they are measured by weight, so it is essential to find that not all diamonds with the same carat look similar. If the diamond was cut poorly it will diminish the value and it will have less fire than an optimally cut diamond. Sometimes diamonds are cut wide to appear larger, but again it will not have the brilliance of a properly cut diamond. Reputable jewelers will be able to show you if the table and depth proportions are optimal.

Another thing to consider when buying or selling diamond is the clarity. Almost all diamonds have some flaws, but diamonds that have fewer flaws will fetch a higher price. That isn't to say look forward to get a flawless diamond only, as personal preference comes into play and sometimes, as flaws add to the character of the diamond.


Color is another factor to take into consideration while you plan to sell diamonds that you have and it refers to the absence or presence of color in a white diamond. The less color (or more "white" a diamond appears) the more fire and brilliance it will have, as a greater amount of light is allowed to pass through than a collared diamond. Thus the less color present, the greater it's value. This however doesn't refer to fancy collared diamonds that can actually be more valuable because of their color. These are very rare and can come in a variety of colors.

So whether you are buying or selling diamonds it will benefit you to check around with a few reputable jewelers before making your decision. Look for a jeweler that explains everything in a very clear fashion and doesn't rush you into buying or selling prematurely. The extra time you take in the process will allow you to get a better value when buying diamonds and will help you ascertain that you are getting a good deal when you sell diamonds.


Diamonds are more than pretty decoration - they can be the answer to your financial woes if you have been hit hard by the current global economic crisis. Not only are diamonds highly desirable as jeweler; they are also highly desirable investments because they are extremely liquid. If you have an interest in selling diamonds for cash, you should have no trouble finding a diamond dealer in a major city close to you. While selling diamonds for cash is not difficult, you shouldn't decide to sell your diamonds in anticipation of getting back whatever you paid for them. When you approach a jeweler about selling your selling diamonds for cash (even if it's the same jeweler for whom you purchase the diamond) don't expect to receive an offer that is anything close to what you actually paid for the stone.