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BUYING DIAMONDS AND DIAMOND JEWELERY ONLINE
Buying Diamonds Online
With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost
seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any
problems as long as you are careful.
First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to
making a purchase from a local jewelry store. The most common reason is price. Due to
low overhead costs, online jewelers and wholesalers are able to offer lower prices.
However, you must be careful Sometimes a price that is too low is a sure indication of
a scam.
One of the best things about purchasing online is the unlimited selection. When
shopping offline, you are limited to the selection in the stores in your general area.
But again, you must use a great deal of care and
consideration before handing your money over to someone that you cannot see and
have never met!
Before shopping, learn as much as you can about diamonds Especially cut, color,
clarity and carat weights. When you are knowledgeable about diamonds, it will be
harder for a con artist to rip you off. Once you know more about diamonds, you will be
ready to start shopping.
Take your time. Don’t purchase the first diamond that you see that interests you.
Instead, look for similar diamonds for sale. Do some comparison shopping to find the
lowest prices. Once you have found the lowest price, start doing your investigation.
You know about diamonds, you have found a diamond that you love, and you’ve found the
lowest price? But you are still quite a ways away from actually purchasing that diamond!
Ask about the seller’s credentials, such as professional jewelry associations that they
belong to. View and print the sellers return, refund, and upgrade policies. Also inquire
about additional services, such as settings and mountings, sizing, and free shipping. Do
a search for customer reviews on this particular company around the Internet.
Ask for a diamond grading report from an independent laboratory such as GIA, HRD,
EGL or AGS. You should see this before making a purchase.
Courtesy – http://www.djewels.org
About the Author
Djewels is Manufacturer, Wholesaler & Exporter of 100% Hall Marked, Customize & Certified Designer Diamond Jewellery in 18 K / 14 K Yellow / White / Pink Gold and Kundan Polki jewellery in 22KT.
Is there a gold karat law in the Middle East?
I just came across a website that stated “The Middle East traditionaly sells 21 Karat Gold Jewelry. 18 karat gold, 21 karat gold ,23 karat gold and 24 karat gold jewelry are also sold. There is no gold jewelry sold below 18 karat gold as it is not considered gold by law.”
Is this a fact? If so, what countries hold this law?
Here is the website I found http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:4BFMEgpKWXsJ:goldprice.org/gold-jewelry/2006/01/gold-chain.html+21+karat+gold+by+law&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
That is true.
I was surprised when I visited the States to see a lot of Gold stores selling gold karat 14 (white).
In the Middle East it has to be above 18 karat. The 21 is the most popular one.
I’m not sure if this is a law, but I’m positive that people will ridicule non yellow shiny gold. They will not buy it, because it is not gold. period.
It has to be shiny.
It has to be Yellow (Golden).
Syria, Gulf, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt …..everybody.
I know Indians and Pakistanis who prefer it this way too.
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