If you are feeling pressured and squeezed to the point of actually turning into a diamond, grab a green tea, and stop by at Rick's Olde Gold!  We will help take the pressure out of diamond and jewelry buying and selling.

ABCs of Diamonds

When you're acting like a person that knows diamonds, you'll know this.

Do's and Don'ts

Diamond Don'ts

  • Online selling often lacks important safegaurds

  • Listen to the the buyer. We're knowledgeable!

  • Do not sell your diamond jewelry at a furniture estate sale

  • If you're uncomfortable in a store, politely exit

  • Store owner should not take your diamond in the back for an extended time. This is unprofessional and uncomfortable.

  • Try not to sell diamonds when the store is near closing

Diamond Do's

  • Get qoutes on your diamonds before you sell them. 

  • Bring in all paperwork and certifications that you have

  • Diamonds are not seasonal and can be sold at any time

  • Clean your jewelry first and do not pull stones out

  • Large diamonds are most valuable but all stones have value

  • Establish a rapport with a store you trust, like Rick's Olde Gold

  • Think about a diamond expert and do what they would do

Our educational section using cool charts;  Here at Rick's Olde Gold, where we help you with "That book learnin' fer you readin' folk."

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Clarity

3 Basic forms of inclusions

(Inclusions block light)

  •   Cracks - like broken glass

  •   Clouds - like storm clouds

  •   Black spots - like pepper flakes

Color

  • Yellow is less desirable

  • Colorless is ideal

Cuts

  • Round diamonds always retain their value.

  • Cuts other than round can vary greatly in value depending on trends.

Fun facts

  • A one carat diamond is about the size of a pencil eraser

  • The above grades determine the value along with carat weight

  • If you like the look of the diamond overall, buy it!

  • Shine on you crazy diamond!