[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. Why can’t I get “wholesale” prices when I sell my jewelry to a dealer?” answer-0=”While “wholesale” is the price dealers pay to suppliers, your position as a private seller is very different. Suppliers offer dealers special financing (memorandum), return policies, warranties, and marketing support. As a private seller, you are offering a … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. What is the Rapaport Diamond Report and why was it created?” answer-0=”The Rapaport Diamond Report, often called “The Rap,” is a wholesale price list first published in 1978 by Martin Rapaport. It was created to provide a standardized “New York Wholesale” price index, bringing transparency to a market that previously relied on … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. Why should I use the “Advanced Search” feature instead of regular search?” answer-0=”A standard search only shows you what sellers are asking for an item, which can be any arbitrary number. By using the Advanced Search and selecting the “Sold items” checkbox, you gain access to real-world data showing what buyers actually … Read more
Why Not All Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Created Equal JCK Full Article Here By Victoria Gomelsky | March 13, 2023 Why Not All Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Created Equal Imagine two round brilliant-cut diamonds displayed side by side. Each is 1 ct. in size, F color, VS2 clarity. One is a natural, mined diamond and the other is lab-grown. Most … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. Why is a professional appraisal necessary instead of using the original purchase receipt?” answer-0=”Jewelry values fluctuate significantly due to market trends, the changing price of precious metals, and gemstone demand. A professional appraisal provides an impartial, current valuation that reflects what the item is worth today, rather than what was paid years … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. What is the estimated value of the necklace?” answer-0=”The necklace is expected to fetch up to $2.8 million when it makes its auction debut. It is considered one of the most magnificent and intact Georgian jewels currently in private hands.” image-0=”” count=”1″ html=”false” css_class=””]CNN- A diamond necklace that has been worn at … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. What is “watermelon tourmaline,” and where was it famously found in Maine?” answer-0=”tourmaline is a unique variety of the gem featuring a pink center surrounded by a green rind, mimicking the look of the fruit. While found in several locations, it is most famously associated with Mount Mica near Paris, Maine, which … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”1. How significant is the recovery of the 1,094-carat diamond for Lucara Diamond Corp.?” answer-0=”This is a historic discovery as it marks the sixth diamond in excess of 1,000 carats recovered by Lucara. It reinforces the company’s status as a leading producer of large, high-quality diamonds and highlights the unique, high-value potential of … Read more
[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=”h2″ question-0=”What exactly is “Jet”?” answer-0=”Jet is an opaque, inky-black gemstone with a unique origin: it is actually fossilized wood. It forms when wood undergoes extreme compression over millions of years, resulting in a material that is surprisingly lightweight and easy to carve.” image-0=”” headline-1=”h2″ question-1=”2. Why is Jet associated with the color “Jet … Read more