subject: Diamond Jewelry Specialists [print this page] Diamond jewelry specialists are those persons who have become knowledgeable about the cut, clarity, carat, color and cost of diamonds. These persons are considered jewelers, but have more information on diamonds in particular than the average jeweler. Diamond jewelry specialists are able to help a consumer go from an abstract idea on the diamond jewelry they wish to buy, to a perfect culmination of the 5 Cs mentioned above and the ideal piece they have been searching for. There is normally at least one diamond jewelry specialist at every major diamond retailer across the country. This is due to the fact that many jewelry stores will accept old diamonds bought on their premises as a trade up when purchasing a new one. There would have to be a diamond jewelry specialist there to appraise the old diamond for the value it would currently have in order for it to be used as a trade up.
A diamond jewelry specialist will be able to take the budget you are working with and tell you what you can afford as far as color, clarity and cut are concerned. In this way, your specialist is your best friend. You wont get any opinions on your products, but only the top of the line information that the specialist has gotten over years of working with diamond jewelry. Not only will you get a professional take on your choices for settings to accentuate the diamond you choose, but if the jewelry store offers loose diamonds, you will have professional help in choosing a diamond that will be the best for your budget and the setting you choose.
Many shoppers choose their setting and then the diamond they wish to use. When consulting a diamond jewelry specialist, you will find that this is backwards. You first choose the diamond and then the setting so that the setting will best accentuate the high points of the diamond. If you choose a diamond that has a yellow color, you would not want to choose a yellow gold setting. These are all points that any good diamond jewelry specialist will be able to point out to you and help you with, when it comes time to purchase your next piece of diamond jewelry. Contact your local jeweler and find out if they have a diamond jewelry specialist on staff. Over 90% of large chains in the United States employ a diamond jewelry specialist, especially around the holidays when purchases are highest. Around Christmas, Valentines Day and the first week of May when so many weddings take place, jewelers get the most business. This is also when prices are generally marked up for the most profit. Shopping ahead of time for your jewelry will help to cut out some of the cost, and if you have a piece commissioned, it will allow for the time for the piece to be delivered by your deadline. It is best to start shopping for Christmas jewelry around August, for Valentines Day you should shop in January. This will help to keep the number of people you have to share the diamond jewelry specialist with to a minimum.
