Shopping Brains
March 27, 2004

Loose Diamonds

loose diamonds If you want to buy a really hot diamond (or just make sure you're not getting ripped off when you buy a diamond), you must venture into the world of loose diamonds.

"Loose diamonds" are diamonds that have not yet been set in a ring and when buying from a reputable jeweler they're the only diamonds that come with GIA or AGS grading reports. If all this sounds like gibberish, don't panic, there is a lot of good information about how to buy a diamond online -- and contrary to what certain jewelers would have you believe, understanding GIA and AGS grading reports is not rocket science.

Besides, when you buy a loose diamond (yes, everyday ordinary people buy loose diamonds), you get to choose the diamond AND the setting -- it's the ONLY way to ensure you get exactly the ring you want.

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Hello, Id like to get a quote for a round loose brilliant diamond:
3.73 Carat
Color O-P
Clarity VS1
GIA Certified
Every thing Good-VeryGood

Posted by: Raul Gudino at July 27, 2004 05:27 PM

I deleted your phone number out of your message (don't want you to get slammed with phone solicitations).

Are you looking for an appraisal on a particular diamond or do you want to purchase a diamond?

Posted by: caschaeffer at July 27, 2004 05:36 PM