Are you looking to sell loose diamonds in NYC? You are in good hands. The experts at NYC Jewelry and Watch Buyers will purchase your loose diamonds from you and pay you cash for them. When it comes to your diamonds, we want you to better understand how the value is considered and some of the factors that go into it. Below, we will talk about the cut, clarity, and color to help you better understand what your diamonds may be worth.
Cut
The cut of a diamond is an important piece of the value puzzle. The cut refers to the finish, proportions, polish, and symmetry of the diamond itself. Each one of these factors will influence the brilliance and intensity of the diamond and is responsible for its shine and luster. The most desirable cuts are those that accent the diamond nicely and are the most valuable as well. A poorly cut diamond will be heavily discounted.
Some of the cuts available on diamonds include:
- Marquise
- Round
- Radiant
- Pear
- Emerald
- Baguette
- Heart
- Princess
- Oval
- Cushion
Clarity
A diamond’s clarity is another important feature when determining its value. While you may think that clarity refers to how clear the diamond is, it actually refers to its imperfections. A gradient scale is used to measure the imperfections present and the most valuable diamonds have the least number of imperfections.
The scale for rating a diamond’s clarity is as follows:
- FL = Flawless
- IF = Internally Flawless
- VVS1-VVS2 = Very Very Slightly Included
- VVS1 = No Internal Black Marks
- VS1-VS2 = Very Slightly Included
- SI1-SI2 = Slightly Included
- I1-I3 = Included
Color
When it comes to a diamond, the very first thing that you will notice is its color. The ideal diamond will be completely colorless and hold the most value. Most diamonds are not completely colorless, and they have some type of tint to them, even if it is faint. These tinted tones will appear as either brown or yellow.
There is a gradient to judge the color of a diamond and is heavily relied on as a diamond is rated for its value. In most cases, any type of rating above an N will be hard to see color on with the naked eye.
The color gradient is as follows:
- D-F = Colorless
- G-J = Near Colorless
- K-M = Slightly Tinted
- N-R = Very Light Yellow
- S-Z = Light Yellow or Brown
Sell Us Your Diamonds Today
It can be hard to determine the value of your diamonds on your own, especially since some flaws and colors are only readily seen under a microscope. Because of this, if you want to sell loose diamonds in NYC, it is important to have them looked at first to determine what they are worth. Selling your diamonds is easy when you choose NYC Jewelry and Watch Buyers. We will provide you with a free cash offer quickly. We make the process of selling any jewelry to us hassle-free. Call today or stop by our shop.