| There's a reason why you need to be concerned | | | | have to say about them. |
| about finding the right diamond buyer for your | | | | A good diamond buyer will also realize that every |
| gemstones or jewelry. Diamonds are | | | | single piece of jewelry or gemstone is unique and |
| often the currency of criminals and con artists, | | | | special. Simply telling the buyer the 5 C's |
| since they're untraceable and welcome anywhere | | | | of your stone will not be enough to get a true |
| in the world. If you're opening a jewelry | | | | and accurate quote regarding its value. |
| store or want to find a store that will carry your | | | | Most diamond buyers need to personally hand |
| designs, that's certainly safe enough, but doing | | | | inspect every single stone before they can |
| business with just any diamond buyer is not a | | | | actually give you an accurate price for it. |
| good idea. | | | | If you're not dealing with loose diamonds then of |
| A legitimate diamond buyer is someone that will | | | | course the setting will account for quite a bit of |
| use the gemstones for their own legal business, | | | | the piece's value as well. There's a huge |
| such as a jewelry store or jewelry design | | | | difference in value between silver, gold, and |
| school. The end use should be obvious for | | | | platinum and some jewelry designers are more |
| anything you sell; if they don't have a store, online | | | | well-known and therefore coveted by |
| site, or school that is easily checked, you should | | | | others. A diamond buyer will need to |
| be suspicious. | | | | know who designed the piece, the metal and its |
| Take your time and do not sell to the first | | | | weight, and so on. All of these are |
| diamond buyer you find. Shop around to | | | | important factors when it comes to the value of |
| make sure you are getting a fare price for your | | | | your jewelry. |
| gemstone. Look for similar diamond for | | | | There are many companies and diamond buyers |
| sale on eBay and other internet business to see | | | | that of course advertise online and many of |
| the price range that they are going for. | | | | these are perfectly legitimate. They may |
| There are many organizations that will certify | | | | ask for an independent appraisal or other |
| buyers and sellers of gemstones and | | | | information about your piece but most will have |
| jewelry. These organizations include the | | | | their own qualifications before they're interested in |
| Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the | | | | buying. |
| International Society of Appraisers, the | | | | Finding the right diamond buyer for your |
| International Watch and Jewelry Guild, the | | | | merchandise isn't that difficult, if you're selling an |
| American Gem Trade Association, and the | | | | individual piece or are considering this for a |
| Jewelers Board of Trade. There are | | | | business or investment. You can try |
| other associations but a legitimate diamond buyer | | | | online resources, even sites such as eBay to post |
| will be a member of at least one of these and will | | | | your goods. You can search for them |
| gladly display or show their certification with you. | | | | individually, seeing who will give you the best |
| You can also do a search of the Better Business | | | | price. If you're going into business you |
| Bureau Online to see if there have been any | | | | can develop a relationship with a diamond buyer |
| complaints with that company. If they | | | | that will be fruitful for years to come. It |
| have a web site check to see if they allow | | | | simply takes a bit of work and effort to be |
| customer reviews and read what the customers | | | | successful. |