| With all of the potential for scams | | | | |
| concerningdiamonds, buying diamonds online | | | | Instead, look for similar diamonds for sale. |
| almostseems unthinkable! However, you | | | | |
| actuallycan purchase diamonds online, without | | | | Do some comparison shopping to find thelowest |
| anyproblems - as long as you are careful. | | | | prices. Once you have found thelowest price, |
| | | | start doing your investigation. |
| First, think about your reasons for wanting | | | | |
| topurchase the diamond online, as opposed | | | | You know about diamonds, you've found |
| tomaking a purchase from a local jewelry | | | | adiamond that you love, and you've found |
| store. | | | | thelowest price - but you are still quite a |
| | | | waysaway from actually purchasing that |
| The most common reason is price. Due tolow | | | | diamond! |
| overhead costs, online jewelers | | | | |
| andwholesalers are able to offer lower | | | | Ask about the seller's credentials, such |
| prices. | | | | asprofessional jewelry associations that |
| | | | theybelong to. View and print the seller's |
| However, you must be careful - sometimesa | | | | return,refund, and upgrade policies. Also |
| price that is too low is a sure indication | | | | inquireabout additional services, such as |
| ofa scam. | | | | settingsand mountings, sizing, and free |
| | | | shipping. Doa search for customer reviews on |
| One of the best things about purchasingonline | | | | thisparticular company around the Internet. |
| is the unlimited selection. Whenshopping | | | | Alsocheck with the BBB Online to see if there |
| offline, you are limited to theselection in | | | | havebeen any complaints. |
| the stores in your general area. | | | | |
| | | | Ask for a diamond grading report from |
| Online, there are no limits. But again, | | | | anindependent laboratory such as GIA, HRD, |
| youmust use a great deal of care | | | | |
| andconsideration before handing your | | | | EGL or AGS. You should see this beforemaking |
| moneyover to someone that you cannot see | | | | a purchase. Finally, use a reputableescrow |
| andhave never met! | | | | service for high dollar diamonds -preferably |
| | | | one that will have the diamondappraised while |
| Before shopping, learn as much as you | | | | it is in their possession. Theseller sends |
| canabout diamonds - especially cut, | | | | the diamond to the escrowservice, and you |
| color,clarity and carat weights. When you | | | | send the money to pay forthe diamond to the |
| areknowledgeable about diamonds, it will | | | | escrow service. Theescrow service has the |
| beharder for a con artist to rip you off. | | | | diamond appraised,sends the diamond to you, |
| Onceyou know more about diamonds, you will | | | | and sends themoney to the seller. This is the |
| beready to start shopping. | | | | surest way toprotect yourself…again, |
| | | | make sure that youuse a reputable escrow |
| Take your time. Don't purchase the | | | | service! |
| firstdiamond that you see that interests you. | | | | |