| When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous | | | | similar diamonds for sale. Do some comparison |
| scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there | | | | shopping to find the lowest and best offer prices. |
| are some major ones that come up from time to | | | | Once you have found the lowest price, start |
| time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds. | | | | doing your detail investigation. You know about |
| With all of the potential for scams concerning | | | | diamonds, you've found a diamond that you love, |
| diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems | | | | and you've found the lowest price - but you are |
| unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase | | | | still quite a ways away from actually purchasing |
| diamonds online, without any problems - as long | | | | that diamond! |
| as you are careful. | | | | In this respect, ask about the seller's credentials |
| First, think about your reasons for wanting to | | | | and qualifications, such as professional jewelry |
| purchase the diamond online, as opposed to | | | | associations that they belong to. View and print |
| making a purchase from a local jewelry store. | | | | the seller's return, refund, and upgrade policies. |
| The most common reason is price. Due to low | | | | Also inquire about additional services, such as |
| overhead costs, online jewelers and wholesalers | | | | settings and mountings, sizing, and free shipping. |
| are able to offer lower prices. However, you | | | | Do a search for customer reviews on this |
| must be careful - sometimes a price that is too | | | | particular company around the Internet. Also |
| low is a sure indication of a scam. | | | | check with the BBB Online to see if there have |
| One of the best things about purchasing online is | | | | been any complaints. |
| the unlimited selection. When shopping offline, you | | | | Ask for a diamond grading report from an |
| are limited to the selection in the stores in your | | | | independent laboratory such as GIA, HRD, EGL or |
| general area. Online, there are no limits. But again, | | | | AGS. You should see this before making a |
| you must use a great deal of care and | | | | purchase. Finally, use a reputable escrow service |
| consideration before handing your money over to | | | | for high dollar diamonds - preferably one that will |
| someone that you cannot see and have never | | | | have the diamond appraised while it is in their |
| met! | | | | possession. The seller sends the diamond to the |
| Before shopping, learn as much as you can about | | | | escrow service, and you send the money to pay |
| diamonds - especially cut, color, clarity and carat | | | | for the diamond to the escrow service. The |
| weights. When you are knowledgeable about | | | | escrow service has the diamond appraised, sends |
| diamonds, it will be harder for a con artist to rip | | | | the diamond to you, and sends the money to the |
| you off. Once you know more about diamonds, | | | | seller. This is the surest way to protect |
| you will be ready to start shopping. | | | | yourself...again, make sure that you use a |
| Take your time. Don't purchase the first diamond | | | | reputable escrow service! |
| that you see that interests you. Instead, look for | | | | |