How do you buy a diamond online and feel safe and secure that you are getting the best value for your money. Shopping for Diamonds online can be very confusing to the lay person. There are millions of jewers, wholesalers and drop shippers online. Where do you go?
1) Look for someone who has a good inventory of certified diamonds. I recomend GIA ( Gemological Institute of America) certified diamonds first as they are the leader in certifying diamonds. Then EGL certified diamonds, however I find them to be a little more giving with there grades so look for a little bigger discount on those diamonds. Stuller certified diamonds are also very nice and come in a impessive box.
2) Start comparing your certified diamonds by using the 4Cs grading system.. The KEY in searching certified diamonds on the web is you can compare a 1.00ct., SI1 clarity, H color with a GIA cert and you will see alot of different prices.. Where they get you is in the cut. Most individuals dont look at that. A 1.00ct round diamond should measure approx. 6.50mm.. Now some 1.00ct diamonds can measure 5.80mm. That would be considered a deep stone and when you get it, it will look like a 3/4 ct diamond. (Note: chech articles on ideal cut diamonds and diamond proportions).
3) Use a Credit card, you have some protection there if it isnt what the dealer says it is. Also look for a great return policy.
4) Make sure there is a contact person you can talk to incase there is a problem. Not email only. I would call first just to make sure.
5) Now to find the best deal. Start comparing all your 4Cs, compare stones with equal proportions, clarity, cut and weight. Once you recieve the diamond take to a GIA graduate gemologist to have it appraised. The certified diamonds will only have the grades of the diamond. Not a price. Its hard to compare non certified diamonds on the web because there is so much misgrading out there even by gemologist!
Good Luck and have fun.
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