our Archive for June, 2013
How to Sell an Antique Diamond Ring
In this SDJB knowledge article, you will find information on antique diamond rings and how to sell an antique diamond ring for a fair cash price. The first thing to establish when selling an antique diamond ring is whether or not the diamond ring is actually an antique. Is a 50 year old diamond ring an antique? No, if you were to sell a 50 year old diamond ring, this ring would be considered vintage jewelry.
Most professional jewelers classify antique diamond rings as being those diamond rings which are at least 100 years old–this is also the age cited in government guidelines for the classification of antique jewelry. Now that we know the minimum age of an antique diamond ring, we can break things down even further. The jewelry making periods for antique diamond rings are as follows:
Georgian Jewelry (1714-1837) – Antique diamond rings from the Georgian period include pointed cut diamond rings, table cut diamond rings, antique rose cut diamond rings, old mine cut diamond rings, Mazarin cut diamond rings, and Peruzzi cut diamond rings (the last three diamond cuts being also referred to as old brilliant cut).
Victorian Jewelry (1837-1900) – Antique diamond rings from the Victorian period could include all those types of diamond rings cited under Georgian jewelry, as well as single cut diamond rings and old European cut diamond rings.
Art Nouveau Jewelry (1895-1915) – Antique diamond rings from the Art Nouveau period could include all of those mentioned above, as well as those diamond ring cuts we mention next for the coinciding Edwardian period.
Edwardian Jewelry (1901-1915) – Antique diamond rings from this period could include the previously mentioned diamond ring cuts, but more prominently we find during the Edwardian period the introduction of emerald-cut diamond rings, marquise cut diamond rings, baguette cut diamond rings, cushion cut diamond rings, and old European cut diamond rings.
Unless an antique diamond ring is a family heirloom, it is usually hard for the average person to identify what historical period their ring is from because antique diamond rings from different periods often share similarities in motifs and styling. It can be hard even for a professional jeweler to sometimes identify the exact age of an antique diamond ring.
That is why when selling an antique diamond ring it is important to consult with an estate jewelry buyer who has many years of experience buying and selling estate jewelry. Evaluating the worth of an antique diamond ring is much trickier than appraising the worth of a contemporary diamond ring. Your diamond ring buyer must be able to:
- Assess the rarity of your antique diamond ring.
- Assess the craftsmanship of your antique diamond ring in comparison to other diamond rings from the same jewelry making period.
- Asses the quality and uniqueness of the old diamond cut in relationship to antique diamond cuts from the same jewelry making era.
- Assess the demand for your antique diamond ring on the global antique jewelry and estate jewelry marketplace.
When choosing where to sell an antique diamond ring, you need to keep the four above skills in mind and evaluate whether or not your estate jewelry buyer has the required experience and qualifications.
Customers across the United States choose San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) as the best place to sell an antique diamond ring because it is an A+ BBB company that clearly has the expertise to accurately appraise the value of antique diamond rings. SDJB also has the financial resources to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for rare and highly valuable antique jewelry.
SDJB partner Izhak Abu is a diamond cutter and international diamond expert. As a professional diamond cutter, Izhak can assess the quality of cut in antique diamonds to a degree that other estate jewelry buyers (who lack his training and experience) cannot.
With Izhak’s 20+ years of experience as a diamond cutter and international diamond trader, it is easy to see why San Diego Jewelry Buyers has become a popular alternative to selling antique diamond rings at auction houses like Sotheby’s or Christie’s.
If you sell an antique diamond ring at auction, the process involves significant waits and uncertainty. However, when you sell antique diamond rings to San Diego Jewelry Buyers, you receive an immediate fair cash payment based on a highly accurate appraisal of your diamond ring’s estate value.
To schedule a free market appraisal of your antique diamond ring, call San Diego Jewelry Buyers toll free at: (800) 557-9413.
What is SDJB Paying Cash Today for a 1 Carat Round Diamond, G, VS1 Quality?
The cash price San Diego Jewelry Buyers is paying today for a 1 carat G,VS1 round diamond will depend on various factors related to the features of the particular diamond. But assuming that the diamond is GIA certified, is not damaged (no cracks or chips), is not treated (such as laser injected), has no flourescence, and has an excellent cut grade, polish and symmetry, the cash price we are paying is $6200 based on the September, 2011 Rapaport Diamond Report. This price will fluctuate according the current Rapaport Report, which is published monthly.
