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You should be cautious about doing any type of business over the
internet especially concerning a significant purchase such as
diamonds. Here are some key guidelines to get the finest loose
diamond at the best value while minimizing your risk.
Genuine Guidance: Be sure to work with knowledgeable individuals
that have ample experience and the proper loose diamond grading
education. Anyone can sell diamonds so, check out their
credentials. A GIA Graduate Gemologist has the specialized
knowledge to stir you away from pitfalls and point you to a
beautiful diamond with the parameters that you indicate.
Drop-Ship: Many internet sellers act as brokers and drop-ship
your diamond from a wholesaler directly to you without seeing it
beforehand. Make sure that your loose diamond is carefully
examined by an in-house Gemologist prior to purchasing and
having it
shipped.
GIA Lab Certificate: Buy GIA lab certified diamonds. GIA
introduced its Diamond Grading System in 1953 to assess the
quality of each diamond. GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
is a non-profit organization that grades only natural loose
diamonds, and discloses any detected evidence of treatments on
their Grading Report.
Guarantees: Be sure your purchase has a money back guarantee
providing you ample time to examine it (e.g., 30-days).
Conflict-Free: Your seller should also provide
a “Conflict free
diamonds” guarantee stating that they originate from ethical and
socially responsible sources.
Integrity & Time-honored: Check how long they have been in
business and in particular selling online. Read their customer
feedbacks and check their online write-ups and ratings.
Verify trade membership: Only utilize highly rated Better
Business Bureau members. Also look for members of Jewelers
Vigilance Committee, Stopblooddiamonds.org, etc.
Bonus factors: Most places have readymade, pre-set engagement
rings in stock for every diamond sold. It’s highly advantageous
if they have an in-house facility to insure custom matched
side-stones and set your center diamond choice in the setting
that you specify. Free insured overnight shipping and an
insurance appraisal (by qualified GIA Graduate Gemologist) is
also a nice benefit.
For more information about important aspects of diamond buying
visit:
1diamondsource.com/education/about-carat.htm.
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