A diamond is valued by its cut, clarity, carat weight and colour. A local jeweler can look at your stone and give you a precise answer.
The price or value of diamonds is not controlled by any government on earth. The price of diamonds is controlled by markets.
You can call your local Value Village and ask if they have any diamonds for sale.
Diamonds are not generally wasted, given their monetary value and useful value as the hardest mineral known.
The best way to figure out the value of your diamonds is to visit a jewelry store and have them appraised by a professional. If you plan on selling your diamonds any local store that buys gold will probably buy diamonds as well and can give you a good resale value.
White diamonds are valued on there color. The nearer a white diamond is to colorless the rarer it becomes. This raises the diamonds value. Imperfections in white diamonds lead to discoloring and can greatly reduce the value.
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Whatever you have to sell is worth whatever someone will pay you for it. The uncut diamonds could be industrial diamonds or gemstone-quality diamonds. Eighty percent of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds, which you can purchase very cheaply. Take your uncut diamonds to a diamond cutter for an in-person conversation about the value of each or of the cache.
Of course because they are made of real material; they are just not diamonds. They are less valuable than diamonds.
Diamonds, because they have value, are generally sold or otherwise circulated above ground. Disposing of diamonds usually involves money.
All risk related to diamonds involves their value. Risk of theft and loss are primary for gem-quality diamonds. Best practices dictate that diamonds be insured.
While diamonds are durable and can last a long time, their value is not truly eternal. The perception of diamonds as forever may be more of a marketing myth than a reality.
Not all diamonds are clear. Take your diamond to a jewelery store or a gemologist and ask for an evaluation of your diamonds. The lack of clarity can affect its value.