| Diamonds are good investments of your money. | | | | If the diamond has a significant value to you, it is |
| And when the time comes that you have to sell | | | | recommended that you try to have it auctioned |
| it, you should be able to get the best possible | | | | through auction houses. If it is not a so-important |
| price. You cannot obtain the best price if you are | | | | or high-end one, you may try selling it through |
| in a rush of selling your diamond. Read on and find | | | | classified ads or eBay. Just be careful when selling |
| out how you can sell your diamond at the best | | | | it to an individual that you can never meet |
| price. | | | | especially if it involves a big amount of money. |
| The first step in selling your diamond is to have it | | | | Selling it to a jewelry store should be your last |
| appraised. It is a good idea to get appraisal from | | | | choice. Always have an eye on your diamond |
| about three jewelers so you can be sure that | | | | while in the jewelry store. There are jewelers |
| you will get an accurate results in its value. | | | | that switch the diamond with the same look but |
| Tell the appraiser to give you the wholesale value | | | | of poorer quality. |
| of your diamond. With this, you will know the | | | | Then the jeweler will only pay you the price of a |
| highest amount at which you can sell your | | | | poor quality diamond, which is very much lower |
| precious stone. It is also important that you have | | | | than the value of your actual one. To avoid this, |
| a certificate or jewelry grade report as this may | | | | always have with you a copy of the certificate, |
| help you achieve a good price for your diamond. | | | | as this will tell you the identity of your jewelry. No |
| If you do not have this, you may secure from | | | | two diamonds are alike. |
| the GIA. | | | | A fair price would be between 60% and 80% of |
| Try first to sell your diamond to your family and | | | | the wholesale cost. Do not make transactions if |
| friends. If they are not interested, then look for | | | | the jeweler offers you less than 60%. Never let |
| other prospective buyers. Avoid going to pawn | | | | your diamond out of your sight until it has been |
| shops and offer your diamond as they will only | | | | paid in full. |
| offer to pay you 10% of your diamonds worth. | | | | |