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Avoid Diamond Scams

Published: Nov 30
Avoid Diamond Scams
Author: 
Deborah Naugle

Avoid Diamond Scams

Rick’s Jewelers, we’re a local jeweler in Southern MD and we care about you and others in our community.

Diamond ShoppingWhat you’ll find in this article:

When it comes to diamonds, there are numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are minor, but there are some major ones that come up from time to time concerning the buying and selling of diamonds.

Scams occur simply because most people who buy diamonds don’t know that much about diamonds. Therefore, they are easily fooled.

A common scam that is run on diamond shoppers the Carat Total weight scam. The tag on the piece of jewelry, usually a ring, only states the total carat weight of all diamonds in the piece, instead of listing the total weights separately for each diamond. This leads consumers to believe that the main diamond in the piece is actually bigger than it is. Ask what the total carat weight of the center stone is. Also, beware of fractions.

The Blue-White diamond scam: Referring to a diamond as a blue-white diamond is such a scam. A blue-white diamond sounds very unique and special, but in fact, this type of diamond is of lesser quality even though the jeweler will try to make you think you are getting something special.

Some truly unscrupulous jewelers target those who want appraisals on diamonds that were given to them as gifts or that were purchased elsewhere. They will try to tell you that the diamond is worthless, or worth less than it actually is worth ñ and offer to take it off your hands or trade it for a much better diamond, along with the cash to make up the difference. This is called low balling. Get a second, third, and even a forth opinion before taking any action.

Switch It Scam: Another common dirty trick is to switch the diamond you have chosen and paid for with one of lesser quality and value when you leave it to be set in a piece of jewelry or leave a diamond ring to be sized. The only way to avoid this is to do business with one trustworthy jeweler.

Rick’s Jewelers wants to be your Southern MD Diamond connection, the jeweler you can trust!  If you have any questions you are welcome to stop by and talk to the owners themselves. Rick’s Jewelers values your business.

 

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