Your Questions About Diamonds
Charles asks…
Where can i buy good cuibic zirconia jewellery in dallas. Also pls tell me good diamond jewellery stores?
The Expert answers:
Http://www.bluenile.com
http://www.zales.com
Jenny asks…
What major jewelry stores buy gold/diamond jewelry like Zales or Kay?
I’m trying to sell my gold and diamond ring to use the money for dental expenses. Are there any major stores that will buy jewelry from people? I don’t want to sell to a pawn shop or consignment store because it feels shady.
The Expert answers:
You would be better off and would see a higher price by using a national buyer like the Silver and Gold Exchange. They publish the prices they pay on a live chart on their website ( http://SilverAndGoldExchange.com ) They are also Better Business Bureau Accredited and pay for shipping and insurance.
Paul asks…
What are the best diamond jewelry stores?
The Expert answers:
It is necessary that you deal with the most reputable retailers in buying diamonds. Among these are JamesAllen.com, BlueNile.com, Allurez.com, Szul.com and MyJewelryBox.com. You will definitely get the best out of every purchase at those sites.
Http://easydiamondguide.com/diamond-reviews/
Donna asks…
what is the typical mark up on diamond jewelry at fine jewelry stores?
I am looking at diamond anniversary band and earrings and want to know.
The Expert answers:
Most fine jewlery has a 150 to 200% markup.
Lisa asks…
any good quality diamond jewelry store in melboune?
I think of getting my girlfriend a 1/4 diamond stud earrings. I have been walking into jewelry stores in the city and also tried browsing through the website. The price is around $225 to $ 300. but the thing is im not sure how to look for diamond quality… i start to get exhausted with all these stuffs because im just a simple guy who has no interest in jewelry whatsoever. and im trying to do my best for her. Anyone, girls or guys, with knowledge of jewelry, please please help me.
The Expert answers:
First, I am going to assume you are looking for diamond studs in 14k gold.
Now, with a budget of $225 you should get diamond studs with a minimum grade of
H-I in color, and Si1-Si2 in clarity. Tip: in diamonds with Si1-Si12 clarity (Si = “slightly included”), you should NOT see any inclusions in your diamonds while viewing them with out a jewelers loupe. Remember! Unless you got one of the best sets of eyes in the world, if you can see Si2 inclusions in this size diamonds (0.12 points carat each), you should know something is not right with the clarity grading and ask to get a different pair of studs that match the clarity. For your higher budget of $350 (I took the liberty to add to your $300 cost a little), you should get diamond studs with a minimum grade of:
G-H in color and Vs1-Vs2 in clarity. In short: Vs1-Vs2 clarity (VS = “very slightly included”) are a little better clarity than Si (slightly included), and have smaller inclusions that are also a little hard to detect even with a jewelers loupe.
I recommend that you should not settle for less quality if you paying any one of the prices I have mentioned above. In my opinion, you’ll be fine with the first and lower priced option (H-I/Si1-Si2) for $225. Not only will you’ll save more than a $100, in addition, you’ll practically get the same affect since the difference in color G/H to H/I will be almost identical to you and all others and still look as WHITE to the naked eye. Plus, clarity of Si1-Si2 will be just fine since you wouldn’t see any inclusion anyway! So to sum things up for you, unless you know your girlfriend friends are going to check her earrings every time with a loupe, you’ll be just fine with it. 
Tip: you can always look what online jewelers got to offer, you’ll find tons of information too. Good luck, Jake Dejano.
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