How Much is My Diamond Jewelry Worth?
Your diamond jewelry value is based on the following:
- The diamond itself. A single diamond of a larger size, will have a much greater value than a cluster of smaller diamonds adding up to the same weight. Diamond values factors include color, cut, carat weight, and clarity.
- The metal setting. The type of metal your diamond ring, earrings, watch, necklace, or bracelet is made from, such as platinum, white gold, or yellow gold is included as part of the value.
Diamond Jewelry Appraisals
While an independent appraisal (not to be confused with a laboratory report) can be helpful in the assessment of your diamond jewelry, the accuracy of this information will vary tremendously as there is no consistency in the appraisal industry. In other words, the accuracy of an appraisal is limited to the expertise and integrity of the individual who conducted the jewelry appraisal. Additionally, the retail value listed on an appraisal is typically only useful for insurance purposes and is not an indication of the item’s true wholesale market value.
Option 1
If your diamond jewelry already has a report from an unbiased, third-party lab such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gem Society (AGS), they are among the most reputable and their evaluations are very accurate. These labs do not provide value guidance, only gemological details. You can provide us with the report information and our experts can more accurately estimate a value range before viewing it in person.
Option 2
We are GIA-trained gemologists and qualified to provide estimates. We can provide you with an initial estimate based on the information you provide us. A full physical evaluation would then be done either in person or by mail, both of which are secure and confidential.