We strive to offer the highest prices possible on all quality diamonds. Unfortunately over the past five years many jewelry manufacturers have resorted to using lower and lower quality diamonds in such items as tennis bracelets, earrings, pendants, and cluster rings. They are actually utilizing diamond rough that should be reserved for industrial purposes! Such diamonds are characterized by a cloudy, cottony, or brownish appearance and have no value or resale potential. So please understand that any diamond jewelry that falls under this category will be valued only for its gold content.

With that exception, we carefully examine and grade all diamonds shipped to us and we calculate our offer price promptly. We buy from many antique dealers, jewelers, pawnbrokers, and regular folk so our offers must be fair. Round brilliant diamonds of fine make bring the most money especially GIA, AGS, and IGI certified. Fancy shapes are more difficult to resell due to fluctuating popularity.

Also remember that although diamonds are extremely hard, they are not exempt from chipping. It’s not unusual for diamonds that are worn daily to exhibit some form of damage ranging from slight to massive. Such damage can affect value minimally to major.