Diamond Jewelry

​If you are looking to sell your diamond jewelry, a great place to start would be to visit jewelry stores in your area. Jewelers will sometimes buy loose diamonds or jewelry from you. You should get your piece appraised first so that you know its actual value and so you can sell it for the right price. If you have a GIA-certified diamond, consider Ritani’s Diamond Buyback program.  ​

​Cleaning diamond jewelry at home is easy. Soak the jewelry piece in a bowl of warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap for 20-30 minutes, then scrub it with a soft toothbrush. Rinse it off with warm water, but never over a sink drain where you could lose the jewelry. Frequently worn pieces should be cleaned once a week to retain their sparkle and beauty.  ​

​Visit jewelry stores in your area – sometimes jewelers will buy diamonds or jewelry pieces. It will help to get your piece appraised first so you can understand its true value. At Ritani, you can sell your loose GIA-certified diamond through our Diamond Buyback program.  

​The Diamond District is loaded with jewelry stores. However, the best way to save on your diamond or fine jewelry piece is by shopping online. Get the best prices on diamonds by shopping online at Ritani, then pick up your order at a partner location in the Diamond District. Learn more about Buy Online, Pick Up in Store.

​Before you start making your own jewelry, you’ll need to source the best, lowest-price diamonds to make your jewelry. At Ritani, we have the best diamond prices online, with over 100,000 earth-grown and lab-grown diamonds available. Take advantage of our price transparency feature, which allows you to see the costs that go into your diamond. ​

​Typically, jewelers place a 30-50% markup on their diamonds. So, when you see the price of a diamond, subtract 30 to 50%, and that will be the amount the jeweler paid for the diamond. The markup amount depends on many factors, for example, brick and mortar jewelers usually have higher markups to make up for things like overhead. At Ritani, our Price Transparency feature shows you the exact amount that we pay for each diamond, as well as our markups and fulfillment costs.  ​

​The best place to buy diamond jewelry is from online jewelers like Ritani. You can get higher-quality jewelry for less since online jewelers don’t face as many fees as brick-and-mortar jewelers to operate. ​

​There are thousands of diamond jewelry companies in the U.S., whether they are brick and mortar stores, online, or both. To save money on your diamond jewelry, shop online instead, and do your research to make sure the company is reputable. A respectable jewelry company will allow free returns and exchanges. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, Ritani is an excellent place to purchase diamond jewelry.  ​

​When diamonds are cut into their final form, not all of the rough stone is used. The tiny leftover pieces of the diamond are sometimes called “diamond dust.” Diamond dust jewelry features these tiny diamond pieces. ​

​Jewelers usually have loupes (magnification devices) or diamond testers on hand to tell if a diamond is real or not.  ​

​Before selling your diamond jewelry, you should get it appraised first in order to accept the right offer. Jewelers near you will sometimes buy diamond jewelry from you. If your jewelry features a GIA-certified diamond, you can sell the loose stone to Ritani through our diamond buyback program. ​

​It really depends on the quality of the diamond and setting. Diamonds are usually resold for about 25-50% of their value. You should get your ring appraised first before selling it. ​

​Some jewelers near you will buy your diamond jewelry for cash, or you can sell your diamond jewelry piece online. At Ritani, we offer a diamond buyback program, which allows you to get cash for your GIA-certified diamond.  ​

​When buying diamond jewelry, the most important thing to learn is the 4 Cs. The 4 Cs stand for Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. These terms are used to grade the quality and value of a diamond. Next, you should decide which metal is your favorite – sterling silver, white gold, rose gold, yellow gold, or platinum are all the most common metals. You should do your research and read customer reviews to determine which jeweler is worth your time and money. By the way – you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by purchasing your diamond jewelry online.  ​