Posts by agni tro

A diamond’s retail price, insurance appraisal and resale value answer three different questions. Learn why the figures can vary, what each valuation includes and which value matters when you are preparing to sell.

A direct diamond sale may be completed within days when the item, documents and payment details are straightforward. Auctions and consignment can take weeks or months. Learn what happens at each stage, what causes delays and when you should expect cleared payment.

Diamond buyers consider much more than carat weight or the original purchase price. Discover how quality, certification, condition, origin, market demand and selling costs combine to determine a diamond offer.

Not every one-carat diamond has the same resale value. Its offer depends on verified quality, proportions, grading report, natural or laboratory-grown origin, condition, setting and current buyer demand.

Two diamonds weighing exactly two carats can receive very different resale offers. Learn how the 4Cs, dimensions, grading report, natural or laboratory-grown origin, condition and current market demand determine the result.

Three-carat and larger diamonds require a specialised resale assessment. Discover how rarity, the 4Cs, proportions, grading reports, condition, origin and access to qualified buyers determine the offer.

Compare a direct diamond buyer, auction and consignment by speed, fees, reserve price, certainty and potential net proceeds before selling your diamond.

Should you sell your diamond online or visit a local jeweller? Compare specialist reach, convenience, privacy, inspection, shipping and payment terms to discover which option could provide the better net offer.

You can often begin a diamond valuation without complete paperwork, but identification, grading reports, receipts and ownership records can make the final transaction faster and easier to verify. This guide explains what to prepare, what each document proves and what to do when something is missing.

Selling a diamond can attract fake buyers, forged payment notices and high-pressure tactics. Learn how to verify payments, recognise impersonation and protect your jewellery before handing it over or shipping it.