How Cut Grade Affects Diamond Resale Value
Two diamonds can have the same carat weight, colour and clarity yet receive noticeably different offers. One of the reasons may be cut quality.
A well-cut diamond returns light effectively, presents an attractive face-up appearance and generally appeals to a wider group of buyers. A poorly cut diamond may appear dull, dark, unusually small for its weight or visually unbalanced. These differences can affect both demand and resale value.
However, cut grade does not work like a fixed price adjustment. An Excellent-cut diamond is not automatically worth a predetermined percentage more than a Very Good-cut diamond. Buyers evaluate the cut alongside carat weight, colour, clarity, shape, grading report, condition, origin and current market demand.
Understanding that interaction can help you judge an offer more realistically when selling a diamond.
Quick Answer: Does Cut Grade Affect Diamond Resale Value?
Yes. Cut grade can affect diamond resale value because it influences brilliance, fire, scintillation, apparent size and overall visual appeal. These qualities affect how easily the diamond can be resold and which buyers may be interested in it.
For standard round brilliant diamonds, an Excellent or Very Good cut will generally attract stronger demand than a comparable diamond with a Good, Fair or Poor cut. This does not mean every Excellent-cut diamond commands a premium or that every lower-cut diamond is difficult to sell. The complete combination of characteristics determines the offer.
A grading report is an important starting point, but buyers may also examine the proportions, measurements, polish, symmetry, condition and appearance of the actual stone before making a final decision.
What Is Diamond Cut Grade?
Diamond cut grade evaluates how successfully a polished diamond’s proportions, facet arrangement and workmanship produce an attractive face-up appearance. It is not the same as the diamond’s outline or shape.
For example, “round” describes a shape. “Excellent” can describe the quality of the cut. Similarly, an oval, pear, emerald or cushion is a shape, but these fancy-shaped diamonds do not receive an overall cut grade on a standard GIA grading report.
For eligible standard round brilliant diamonds in the D-to-Z colour range, GIA uses five overall cut grades:
| Cut grade | General interpretation in the resale market |
| Excellent | Strong light performance and broad commercial demand, subject to the other quality factors |
| Very Good | Attractive performance with generally healthy resale demand |
| Good | Noticeable cut compromises that may reduce demand or the price a buyer can justify |
| Fair | More significant appearance, proportion or finish limitations |
| Poor | Substantial cut-quality concerns and a narrower potential market |
These descriptions should not be treated as guaranteed value bands. Two diamonds within the same grade can still have different proportions, appearances and resale outcomes.
Cut Grade and Diamond Shape Are Not the Same
The word “cut” is frequently used in two different ways. A customer might call an oval diamond an “oval cut,” using the word to describe its shape. A grading professional uses “cut grade” more specifically to describe the quality of a diamond’s design, proportions and workmanship.
This distinction matters when reading a grading report. A report may identify a stone as an oval brilliant, pear brilliant or emerald cut without assigning it an overall Excellent, Very Good or Good cut grade.
If a fancy-shaped diamond has no overall cut grade, that does not mean its cut quality is unimportant. Buyers still evaluate its outline, proportions, light return, face-up dimensions, polish, symmetry and any visible effects such as bow-ties, dark areas or windowing.
Why Cut Quality Can Affect a Resale Offer
Cut quality influences how the diamond looks when viewed face-up. Buyers are ultimately considering whether the diamond can be sold again, to whom it can be sold and what costs or risks may be involved.
A diamond with strong brightness and balanced contrast can be easier to present to the next customer. A stone that appears dark, glassy or small for its stated weight may require a lower asking price to generate interest.
Cut also influences liquidity. Liquidity refers to how readily an asset can be sold at a realistic market price. Diamonds with characteristics that match common buyer preferences usually have a larger potential market. Less desirable proportion combinations may take longer to sell, even when the carat, colour and clarity grades appear attractive on paper.
This is why a professional buyer considers more than the headline cut grade. The buyer wants to understand the diamond’s complete marketability.
Excellent vs Very Good Cut: Which Has Better Resale Value?
When two round brilliant diamonds are genuinely comparable in every other respect, the Excellent-cut stone will generally have stronger resale positioning than the Very Good-cut stone. Excellent is the highest grade on the GIA cut scale, and many buyers actively filter for it.
The difference is not always dramatic, however. Excellent and Very Good are ranges rather than single proportion recipes. An attractive Very Good-cut diamond can compare favourably with some diamonds at the edge of the Excellent range.
Carat weight, colour, clarity and dimensions can also outweigh a one-grade difference. A 1.01-carat Very Good-cut diamond does not automatically have a lower offer than every 0.90-carat Excellent-cut diamond. They occupy different weight categories and may appeal to different buyers.
The correct comparison is therefore not simply “Excellent is worth more than Very Good.” It is whether the higher cut grade creates enough additional demand to improve the net market value of that particular diamond.
Is an Excellent-Cut Diamond Always More Valuable?
No. Cut is only one part of a diamond’s value.
An Excellent-cut 0.70-carat round diamond with lower colour, visible inclusions or an unfavourable condition issue may be worth less than a larger Very Good-cut diamond with stronger overall characteristics.
The grading laboratory and report must also be considered. Cut grades issued by different laboratories should not automatically be assumed to represent identical standards. A buyer may verify the diamond rather than relying only on the word “Excellent.”
Natural or laboratory-grown origin creates another important distinction. A natural Excellent-cut diamond and a laboratory-grown Excellent-cut diamond are assessed within separate resale markets. The shared cut grade does not make their values comparable.
What Buyers Examine Within the Cut Grade
An overall cut grade summarises several interacting factors. For a standard round brilliant, these include brightness, fire and scintillation, as well as weight ratio, durability, polish and symmetry.
Brightness describes the white light returned by the diamond. Fire refers to flashes of spectral colour, while scintillation includes the flashes and contrasting pattern seen as the diamond, viewer or light source moves.
Proportions determine how the facets work together. Crown angle, pavilion angle, table size, total depth, girdle thickness and culet size can all contribute to the final appearance. These measurements should be interpreted as a system rather than judged independently.
Cut assessment also considers whether too much weight has been retained in a way that reduces face-up size. A deep diamond may carry weight where it is less visible, causing it to appear smaller than another diamond of the same carat weight.
How Cut Can Affect Apparent Diamond Size
Carat measures weight, not visible diameter. A one-carat diamond weighs 0.20 grams, but two one-carat round diamonds do not necessarily look the same size.
A stone with excessive depth may conceal more of its weight below the girdle. From above, it may appear smaller than another diamond with a more efficient distribution of weight.
A very shallow stone may spread wider, but a large face-up diameter does not automatically mean a better cut. Light may escape through the pavilion, producing a dull, transparent or watery appearance.
A buyer therefore considers both measurements and performance. A diamond that balances weight, dimensions, durability and visual appeal is generally easier to market than one that achieves only a large diameter.
Why There Is No Single Perfect Set of Proportions
Diamond cut cannot be reduced to one table percentage or one depth percentage. Multiple combinations of crown angle, pavilion angle and other measurements can produce an attractive round brilliant.
Two diamonds may both receive Excellent cut grades while displaying slightly different patterns, fire or brightness. Personal preferences may also differ. One buyer may prefer stronger contrast, while another may favour a brighter overall appearance.
Online proportion calculators can help interpret report data, but they cannot replace inspection of the diamond. Videos, specialised imaging and an in-person examination can reveal characteristics that are difficult to understand from percentages alone.
This is especially important when selling a valuable diamond. An automatic estimate based on a few report fields may not capture its actual appearance or market position.
How Polish and Symmetry Affect Resale
Polish describes the quality of the diamond’s facet surfaces. Symmetry evaluates how precisely the facets are shaped, aligned and positioned relative to each other.
Both can influence appearance and marketability. Significant polish marks or symmetry deviations may interfere with light behaviour or make the stone less desirable to certain buyers.
A grading report normally lists polish and symmetry separately. Buyers may consider these grades even when the overall cut grade is already known.
Minor differences do not create a universal price deduction. Their effect depends on visibility, the diamond’s other qualities and the standards of the buyers most likely to purchase it.
What Does “Triple Excellent” Mean?
A GIA “Triple Excellent” round brilliant has Excellent grades for overall cut, polish and symmetry. The expression is widely used in the diamond trade, but it is not a separate GIA grade.
Triple Excellent can improve marketability because many buyers search specifically for this combination. It does not guarantee a specific selling price, exceptional beauty or a strong resale offer.
A Triple Excellent diamond can still vary in colour, clarity, fluorescence, proportions, condition and visual character. It may also be natural or laboratory-grown. Each of these factors can influence demand.
The term should therefore be treated as a useful quality description rather than proof of value.
Does a Good, Fair or Poor-Cut Diamond Still Have Value?
Yes. A lower cut grade does not make a diamond worthless.
A Good-cut diamond may still have commercial value, particularly if it has desirable carat weight, colour, clarity or provenance. The offer may nevertheless reflect reduced demand compared with more efficiently cut alternatives.
Fair- and Poor-cut diamonds usually require a more cautious assessment. Buyers may consider whether the stone can be marketed in its current form or whether recutting would improve its appearance. Recutting involves cost, risk and weight loss, so any expected reduction must be included in the offer.
A lower-cut diamond should still be evaluated individually. Selling it solely for a generic per-carat figure could overlook valuable characteristics elsewhere in the stone.
How Fancy-Shaped Diamonds Are Evaluated Without an Overall Cut Grade
Fancy shapes include oval, pear, marquise, cushion, princess, emerald, radiant and heart-shaped diamonds. A standard GIA report does not assign these shapes an overall cut grade, although it does provide measurements, polish and symmetry information.
Buyers assess the physical diamond to understand its proportions and face-up appearance. The outline should be pleasing and appropriately balanced for the shape. An oval may be assessed for its length-to-width ratio and bow-tie effect, while an emerald cut may be examined for windowing, contrast and the alignment of its step facets.
There is no single preferred proportion for every fancy shape. Market taste, outline and visual performance work together. Two ovals with identical carat, colour and clarity grades may therefore receive different offers because one has a more desirable shape and appearance.
Some grading laboratories or supplementary reports use their own cut-performance systems for certain fancy shapes. The buyer should identify which system issued the assessment rather than treating every “Excellent” or “Ideal” description as directly equivalent.
The Importance of Cut in Antique Diamonds
Old European cuts, old mine cuts and other antique diamonds were created for different lighting conditions and aesthetic preferences. They should not be judged solely against modern round-brilliant proportions.
An antique diamond may have a small table, high crown, large culet and distinctive facet pattern. These characteristics can produce a softer, broader style of fire that collectors appreciate.
Recutting an antique stone into a modern brilliant could remove historical character and reduce carat weight. In some cases, that may destroy the very qualities that attract a specialist buyer.
An antique diamond therefore requires a buyer who understands both its material value and its potential period or collector appeal.
Does Cut Grade Matter More for Larger Diamonds?
Cut matters at every carat weight, but the financial consequences can become more significant for larger stones. A substantial natural diamond may represent considerable value, making any loss of marketability or proposed recutting more important.
A deep three-carat diamond, for example, may appear smaller than buyers expect from its weight. If recutting is considered, the process could reduce it below an important carat threshold. The buyer must calculate whether the improved appearance would compensate for the lost weight and associated risk.
Large diamonds also tend to require a more specialised buyer pool. An attractive cut can help, but rarity and liquidity are not the same. Even a beautifully cut large diamond may need time to reach the appropriate market.
For more detail, read our guide to 3-carat and large diamond resale value.
Can a Diamond Be Too Deep or Too Shallow?
Yes. A diamond’s depth affects both appearance and weight distribution.
If a diamond is excessively deep, light performance and face-up size may suffer. More of the carat weight can be carried below the visible portion of the stone.
If it is excessively shallow, the diamond may allow light to escape rather than returning it to the viewer. It may appear wide for its weight but lack brightness or contrast.
The total depth percentage alone does not determine the result. Crown and pavilion angles, table size, girdle and facet relationships must be considered together.
Can a Low Cut Grade Be Improved Through Recutting?
Sometimes, but recutting is not automatically profitable.
A skilled cutter may be able to improve proportions, remove damage or create a more marketable finished diamond. The process normally reduces carat weight and may reveal or worsen inclusions. It can also move the diamond below a commercially important weight threshold.
Imagine a poorly cut round diamond weighing slightly more than one carat. Recutting might improve its brilliance, but if the finished stone falls below one carat, the loss of weight-category demand could outweigh the better cut.
Sellers should not arrange recutting before receiving specialist advice. A buyer or cutter should model the likely finished weight, grade, cost, risk and market value before recommending the work.
How Damage Can Change a Cut-Related Offer
A grading report describes the diamond when it was examined. It does not guarantee that the stone remains in the same condition.
Chips, abrasions, cavities or damage around the girdle can affect durability and resale potential. A buyer may need to estimate whether the diamond can safely remain as it is or whether polishing or recutting is necessary.
Damage is especially important near the corners and points of fancy shapes. Princess, pear and marquise diamonds have vulnerable areas that require careful handling and inspection.
Do not remove a diamond from its setting yourself. A professional should determine whether removal is necessary and perform it without creating additional risk.
Does the Grading Laboratory Affect How Buyers Interpret Cut?
Yes. Different laboratories can use different cut-grading methodologies, terminology and tolerances.
A buyer will normally identify the laboratory, verify the report and compare the documented characteristics with the physical diamond. The word “Excellent” should not be considered in isolation from the organisation that issued it.
Older reports may also contain less cut information than modern reports. A diamond can still be valued, but additional examination or updated grading may occasionally be useful.
A new laboratory report is not always economically necessary. Its expected benefit should be compared with the fee, shipping risk and time involved.
Does Cut Affect Natural and Laboratory-Grown Diamonds Differently?
Cut quality affects the appearance of both natural and laboratory-grown diamonds. Both can display excellent brilliance, fire and scintillation when well cut.
Their resale markets are different, however. Origin, supply conditions and current buyer demand influence how each category is priced. An Excellent cut does not eliminate the broader market differences between natural and laboratory-grown stones.
The origin should be confirmed before the offer is finalised. A responsible buyer will not determine origin from appearance alone.
Illustrative Example: Excellent vs Very Good Cut
Consider two fictional round brilliant diamonds, each weighing 1.00 carat and graded G colour and VS2 clarity by the same respected laboratory. One has an Excellent cut, while the other has a Very Good cut.
If both stones are natural, undamaged and otherwise comparable, the Excellent-cut diamond will generally be easier to place with buyers who filter for the highest cut grade. This may support a stronger offer.
The difference should not be converted into an automatic percentage. If the Very Good-cut diamond has an attractive face-up appearance and desirable measurements, the difference between the offers may be modest. If its proportions cause it to look dark or small, the gap may be more substantial.
Illustrative Example: Carat Weight Versus Cut Quality
Imagine a fictional 1.05-carat Good-cut round diamond and a 0.94-carat Excellent-cut round diamond with similar colour and clarity.
The smaller stone may have stronger light performance and more efficient proportions. The larger stone, however, remains above the one-carat threshold and may appeal to buyers prioritising carat weight.
A buyer must compare the demand for each complete combination. The Excellent-cut diamond is not automatically worth more simply because it has the superior cut grade, and the 1.05-carat diamond is not automatically worth more simply because it is heavier.
Illustrative Example: An Oval Without a Cut Grade
Suppose two fictional 1.50-carat oval diamonds share the same colour and clarity grades. Neither standard GIA report provides an overall cut grade.
The first oval has an attractive outline, balanced contrast and only a mild bow-tie. The second has a pronounced dark bow-tie and carries more of its weight in excessive depth, making it look smaller.
Even without an overall cut grade, the first oval may receive the stronger offer. This demonstrates why the absence of a cut grade does not mean buyers ignore cut quality.
How to Read the Cut Information on Your Diamond Report
Begin by confirming the report number, laboratory, shape, carat weight and measurements. If the diamond is an eligible round brilliant, review the overall cut grade together with polish, symmetry, table, depth, girdle and culet information.
Avoid using one measurement to declare the diamond well or poorly cut. A qualified assessment considers how the proportions interact and whether the report still matches the stone.
For fancy shapes, focus on the measurements, polish, symmetry and actual appearance. Clear face-up and side-view photographs can support an initial assessment, but they cannot always reveal every cut or condition issue.
If the original report has been lost, you may still be able to sell a diamond without a certificate.
How Cut Grade Fits Into the Complete Resale Calculation
Cut grade affects an offer, but it does not own the entire calculation. The buyer also considers carat weight, colour, clarity, shape, origin, fluorescence, grading report, condition and current demand.
For jewellery, the setting, metal, brand, workmanship and possible collector value may also matter. A signed or antique piece should not automatically be dismantled and valued only as a loose stone.
The final offer reflects the buyer’s expected resale market, verification requirements, handling costs, risk and desired margin. This is why the amount can differ from the original retail price or insurance appraisal.
Our guide to how diamond buyers calculate an offer explains how these factors work together.
How to Obtain an Accurate Offer for a Well-Cut Diamond
Start by submitting a clear image or complete PDF of the grading report. Include face-up and side-view photographs of the diamond or jewellery, together with any visible report number, laser inscription, hallmark or brand signature.
Mention whether the item is loose or mounted and disclose any known repair, damage, treatment or replacement history. If the diamond is inherited and the paperwork is incomplete, provide what you have rather than guessing at the grades.
An initial valuation may be possible from photographs and documents, but a binding purchase offer usually requires physical verification. The buyer must confirm that the stone matches the report and assess its present condition.
When comparing buyers, ask for the amount you would actually receive after any fees or deductions. Our guide to comparing diamond offers can help you make an equivalent comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cut grade really affect diamond resale value?
Yes. Cut grade can affect the diamond’s appearance, demand and ease of resale. Its influence depends on the carat weight, colour, clarity, shape, origin, condition and current market for the complete stone.
What is the best cut grade for resale?
Excellent is the highest grade on the GIA cut scale for eligible standard round brilliant diamonds. It usually has broad buyer demand, but it does not guarantee the highest offer because the remaining characteristics still matter.
How much more is an Excellent cut worth than a Very Good cut?
There is no universal percentage. The difference depends on the diamond’s size, proportions, other grades, grading laboratory, condition and the market being served.
Is Excellent cut always better than Very Good?
Excellent is the higher laboratory grade, but individual appearance can overlap within broad grade ranges. A buyer should examine the actual diamond and its complete report.
Is a Very Good-cut diamond difficult to sell?
Not necessarily. Many Very Good-cut diamonds are attractive and commercially marketable. The offer will reflect the stone’s complete characteristics and demand.
Does a Good-cut diamond have resale value?
Yes. A Good-cut diamond can retain meaningful value, particularly when its carat, colour, clarity or other features are desirable. Its buyer pool may be smaller than that of a comparable Excellent- or Very Good-cut stone.
Is a Fair-cut diamond worth selling?
Potentially. A buyer can evaluate whether the diamond is marketable in its present form or whether recutting might improve the outcome.
Is a Poor-cut diamond worthless?
No. It may still have value based on its weight, colour, clarity, origin and potential for recutting. Any expected weight loss, cost and risk will influence the offer.
Is diamond cut the same as diamond shape?
No. Shape describes the outline, such as round, oval, pear or emerald. Cut grade evaluates the quality of proportions, appearance and workmanship where an applicable grading system exists.
Why does my oval diamond not have a cut grade?
Standard GIA reports do not currently assign an overall cut grade to oval diamonds. Buyers instead evaluate proportions, outline, measurements, polish, symmetry and visual performance.
Do emerald-cut diamonds receive an overall GIA cut grade?
Not on a standard GIA grading report. Their step-facet pattern, outline, proportions, windowing, polish and symmetry still affect marketability.
What is the difference between cut, polish and symmetry?
Cut is the broader assessment of design, proportions, appearance and workmanship. Polish concerns facet-surface quality, while symmetry concerns the alignment and arrangement of facets.
What does Triple Excellent mean?
It means a qualifying round brilliant received Excellent grades for overall cut, polish and symmetry. It does not describe colour, clarity, fluorescence, origin or monetary value.
Does Triple Excellent guarantee a premium?
No. It may support demand, but the offer depends on the complete diamond and current market conditions.
Is “Ideal” better than “Excellent”?
The terms may come from different grading systems and should not be compared without identifying the issuing laboratory and methodology. “Ideal” is not a sixth grade above Excellent on the standard GIA cut scale.
Can two Excellent-cut diamonds look different?
Yes. Excellent represents a range of acceptable proportion combinations and appearances. Pattern, fire, brightness and contrast can vary within the grade.
Does cut affect how large a diamond looks?
Yes. Weight distribution and depth influence face-up dimensions. A deep diamond may appear smaller than another stone with the same carat weight.
Does a wider diamond always have a better cut?
No. A shallow diamond can appear wider while allowing excessive light leakage. Diameter must be considered with depth, angles, durability and overall appearance.
Is carat weight more important than cut grade?
Neither factor can be evaluated alone. Carat establishes weight, while cut influences appearance and marketability. Their relative effect depends on the individual diamond.
Can cut make a lower-colour diamond look better?
Strong light return can make a diamond appear lively and attractive, but it does not change the laboratory colour grade. Buyers still account for both factors.
Can cut hide inclusions?
Facet patterns and sparkle may make some inclusions less noticeable face-up, but cut does not change the clarity grade. Inclusion type, size, location and visibility remain relevant.
Does fluorescence form part of the cut grade?
No. Fluorescence is reported separately and should be evaluated as its own characteristic.
Can table and depth percentages determine the cut grade?
Not by themselves. Cut results from the interaction of several measurements, angles, finish factors and visual-performance components.
What happens if my grading report has no cut grade?
The diamond may be a fancy shape, fall outside the relevant grading-system criteria or have an older report. It can still be professionally assessed.
Can photographs confirm a diamond’s cut grade?
Photographs and videos can support an initial review but normally cannot establish a definitive laboratory cut grade. Lighting, camera settings, cleanliness and mounting can change how the diamond appears.
Can a mounted diamond be accurately assessed?
A preliminary assessment is often possible, but the setting may conceal measurements, condition or identifying features. Professional removal may occasionally be required before a final offer.
Should I remove my diamond before requesting a valuation?
No. Submit the complete ring or jewellery item first. Unnecessary removal can damage the stone or setting and may reduce the value of a branded or antique piece.
Should I clean my diamond before photographing it?
Gentle cleaning may improve the photographs if it can be done safely. Avoid aggressive chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning of damaged jewellery or any method not suitable for the setting.
Can a chipped diamond still have a good cut grade on its report?
Yes. The report may predate the damage. A buyer must assess the diamond’s present condition rather than assuming the old report remains a complete description.
Should I recut a poorly cut diamond before selling it?
Usually not without a professional feasibility assessment. Recutting can improve appearance but may reduce carat weight, change other grades and introduce additional risk.
Can recutting move a diamond below one carat?
Yes. Even a small loss could move a stone below an important weight threshold. That possibility must be included in the economic calculation.
Do antique diamonds need a modern cut grade?
Not necessarily. Antique diamonds can have intentional historical proportions and facet patterns. Their appeal may depend on character and provenance rather than conformity with modern round-brilliant standards.
Does cut grade affect a laboratory-grown diamond?
It affects appearance and potential demand, but laboratory-grown diamonds operate within a different resale market from natural diamonds. A high cut grade does not make the two origins equivalent in value.
Does the grading laboratory matter?
Yes. Laboratories can apply different grading standards and terminology. Buyers consider who issued the report and whether the physical diamond matches it.
Does a grading report state resale value?
No. A grading report describes the diamond’s characteristics. A resale offer depends on current demand, condition, verification and the buyer’s market.
Is insurance value based on cut grade?
An insurance appraisal may consider all the diamond’s characteristics, including cut, but it generally estimates replacement rather than resale value. It does not guarantee a cash offer.
Can a buyer lower the offer after inspecting the cut?
A preliminary estimate may change if physical inspection reveals different proportions, a report mismatch, damage or another undisclosed issue. The buyer should clearly explain any adjustment.
How can I compare offers for an Excellent-cut diamond?
Compare written net amounts after fees, together with payment timing, insurance, return terms and any conditions attached to the offer. A high headline estimate is not necessarily the best final outcome.
Does an Excellent cut make a diamond easy to sell immediately?
It can broaden demand, but timing still depends on the diamond’s value, other grades and the selected selling channel. High quality does not guarantee instant liquidity.
Can I sell a diamond if I do not know its cut grade?
Yes. Submit the available photographs and documents. A specialist can determine what additional assessment is necessary.
What information should I provide for a cut-based valuation?
Provide the grading report if available, clear photographs, the shape, approximate carat weight and whether the diamond is loose or mounted. Disclose known damage, treatments or repairs.
Will Sothis value a fancy-shaped diamond without an overall cut grade?
Fancy-shaped diamonds can be reviewed using their measurements, proportions, outline, polish, symmetry, appearance, report information and present market demand.
Receive a Market-Based Offer for Your Diamond
A cut grade is valuable information, but it cannot determine a resale offer by itself. The diamond’s complete report, physical condition, origin, proportions and current buyer demand must be considered together.
Submit clear photographs and your grading report, if available, for a private initial review. If the diamond meets current buying criteria, Sothis Diamonds can explain the next verification step and provide a market-based offer that you remain free to accept or decline.
