Precious stones are an item of refined luxury and original style. After giving the diamond a beautiful cut, which is performed by an experienced and careful craftsman, the mineral turns into a diamond. Such a stone can be framed with expensive metal and become part of a piece of jewelry or a stylish and valuable item. Diamonds are also used in medicine, electronics and various industries because they have a high modulus of elasticity and a low compression ratio.
Existing minerals can be sold or pawned at a high price at any time. But it is often difficult to determine the real value of precious minerals? Diamond valuation comes to the rescue, allowing you to obtain reliable information about the price in the shortest possible time.
Advantages
Safety
The best security service in the city
Confidentiality
Reliable information protection for each transaction
Benefit
The price for purchasing diamonds is higher than that of competitors
Professional appraisers
The qualifications of our appraisers are confirmed, experience of 8 years
Instant payouts
You receive money immediately after the diamond is appraised
Convenience
The office is located in the city center.
Chronoland guarantees each of its clients a prompt and professional assessment of diamonds in Moscow. To effectively provide these services, our specialists use accumulated experience and knowledge, modern diagnostic equipment, as well as the most effective methods.
The preliminary assessment is carried out on the basis of objective information about the diamond provided by the client. The final cost may be affected by the history of the diamond, if any. But a conclusion based on a preliminary assessment of stones is not an expert opinion, although at this stage it is already possible to determine which of the two groups the stone belongs to - exclusive diamonds or ordinary analogues.
As a rule, professionals from around the world use different systems: Russian (TU), American (4C), Belgian (IDC), Scandinavian (Scan DN), as well as the international CIBJO system. It is worth noting that the Russian system is the most complex, since it takes into account many more characteristics and various parameters when assessing. Of course, diamond jewelry will be judged not only by the presence of stones, but also by the type of metal, brand and beauty of the composition.
As a rule, a special “4C” diamond grading system is used, which evaluates cut diamonds according to four parameters:
- Weight, calculated in carats (1 carat = 0.2 grams) - the cost of the mineral, as well as its purpose in jewelry, depends on this indicator. The stone is weighed on precise scales or the weight is calculated using a special formula if the diamond is set in a setting. An option with careful removal of the diamond is also possible;
- Color – with the help of special color standards, the master sets the hue and its intensity using the standards of a certain system. Shades can be different: colorless, almost colorless, with a barely noticeable, very weak or faint blue, green, brown or yellow tint. Completely colorless diamonds are extremely rare in nature;
- Clarity – at this stage of evaluation, the presence of diamond defects (chips, cracks, bubbles and small inclusions) is determined. Defects detected at a magnification of more than 10 times are not taken into account;
- Cut quality – the shape of the diamond (pear-shaped, diamond-shaped, oval or round), the quality of the cut and finishing (grinding or polishing) are assessed.
Every experienced craftsman knows that diamonds have several common shades: crimson, yellow, attractive bluish, original green, brown and whitish. The rarest shades that are most valued are reddish and purple. Colorless diamonds do not have a special name, but multi-colored diamonds are called fancy.
A defect is a visible change that cannot be corrected by recutting without loss of carats. An experienced appraiser knows that when determining the extent to which various defects affect the clarity of a diamond, factors such as:
- Size;
- Color and brightness of internal characteristics;
- Location;
- Nature;
- External characteristics;
- Quantity.
To carry out an assessment at a professional level, craftsmen use various equipment: lamps with bright light, precision scales, testers and meters, magnifying glasses and microscopes, as well as tweezers with which you can pick up a diamond, and polariscopes.
Our diamond appraisers have been working in Moscow for a very long time, promptly providing clients with reliable expert opinions, relying on their own experience, special equipment, methods and verification systems.
Where can I get an appraisal for jewelry and precious stones?
The most profitable cooperation can only be with official representatives of the antique market. By contacting the antique salon "Arbat, 40" you will receive the most reliable assessment of your antiques. Our experts evaluate antiques like works of art and set an appropriate price for them.
Unlike pawn shops, which buy jewelry at the price of scrap gold, we evaluate jewelry taking into account its aesthetic, historical, and artistic value.
Online jewelry appraisal
To evaluate jewelry, you can send us photos of it via email or WhatsApp. Images must be of high quality and taken in good lighting. If the product has a mark or hallmark, take a separate close-up photo. An online assessment is not a full-fledged examination; you will be able to find out the final cost after inspecting the jewelry live by our appraiser. To do this, visit our antique salon or use the free service of calling an appraiser to your home.
The value of a diamond when appraised
| Weight | Round cut | Fancy cut |
| 1.00 – 1.49 ct | from $1,100 to $18,000 | from $800 to $14,000 |
| 1.50 – 1.99 ct | from $1,300 to $23,700 | from 900$ to 16.500$ |
| 2.00 – 2.99 ct | from $1,400 to $37,000 | from $900 to $24,000 |
| 3.00 – 3.99 ct | from $1,500 to $63,000 | from $1,000 to $49,500 |
| 4.00 – 4.99 ct | from $1,600 to $86,000 | from $1,100 to $57,500 |
| 5.00 – 5.99 ct | from $1,700 to $116,000 | from $1,200 to $89,500 |
| 10.00 – 10.99 ct | from $1,900 to $180,000 | from $1,500 to $152,000 |
Appreciate the diamond
Is it possible to check the authenticity of gold at a pawnshop?
Not only is it possible, but it is necessary! This is useful not only for the subsequent sale of the item - it is worth finding out the real price of the jewelry, even if you are not going to part with it. As a rule, the assessment is free and does not take much time. But how exactly will your jewelry be assessed, and how much can you trust the data received? Let's figure it out.
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What are the guarantees for the return of valuables?
Today there are not as many unreliable organizations as there were before, but no one is safe from fly-by-night companies where you can bring gold today, but tomorrow you simply won’t find a pawnshop. Therefore, it is recommended to pawn jewelry in a company with many years of experience, which has long occupied its niche in the market. A self-respecting company will treat each visiting client with care, and also take care of its reputation, both in the market and online.
How to check the authenticity of a pawnshop? You can spend 5 extra minutes surfing the Internet, reading reviews about the chosen company, or blog posts/on social networks. If pawnshop employees provide feedback to their clients for several years in a row, you don’t have to worry: this is a reliable organization.
You can also require the pawnshop employees to provide a Certificate, which also indicates the long-term and legal existence of the pawnshop, as well as guarantees of the return of your personal valuables.
Is it necessary to appraise your jewelry?
A jewelry appraisal can be quite helpful, especially if your jewelry is expensive.
However, it is not profitable if the jewelry is very cheap. But if you have a diamond that is worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, it definitely needs to be appraised.
To insure your high-value items as we recommend, you will definitely need an appraisal.
Keep in mind that the store you bought your jewelry from may appraise it for free - all you have to do is ask.
Pawn or sell
The question “Pledge or sell” probably came to mind at least once to those who were planning to pledge property to a pawnshop. Most pawnshops today accept gold jewelry exclusively as collateral, however, the client himself can determine the fate of his jewelry by not showing up on time for its redemption. Thus, the sale of gold will take place, and the price for it will be the unpaid amount of the deposit.
Gold purchased from collateral can serve as a safety net for you in times of crisis countless times. Therefore, it will be more profitable to buy the gold back and, if necessary again, pledge it again.
How gold is valued in a pawnshop: the process
The assessment procedure consists of several stages. First, the specialist determines the metal sample - the appraiser finds the mark and correlates the number on it with international standards. If there is no mark on the jewelry, specialists can come to the aid of alternative methods of checking the gold purity. In a pawnshop, gold purity is determined using several methods. The most popular is considered to be “notching” the product, followed by testing with a reagent.
A small scratch is made on the inside of the jewelry, onto which a special acid solution is then dripped. Depending on the reaction of the metal, the specialist determines the sample. If the scratch gradually turns brown, then the gold in your jewelry is below 585. If nothing changes and there is no reaction, the sample is high, which means the price for such jewelry will be higher.
Then the weight of the product is determined. The decoration is placed on special electronic scales - there should be no mistakes, the accuracy of such scales is up to 0.01 grams.
After weighing, the appraiser looks at the presence or absence of damage - if something is broken, the product will be assessed as scrap. Finally, after appraising the metal, the specialist looks at the precious stones (if any) - stone inserts can significantly increase the value.
Terms of sale of diamond products
The purchase and sale transaction is completed absolutely legally and is confirmed by a contract. Before the transaction, an examination and evaluation are required, which help to protect all parties: the authenticity and quality of the product are checked, and the value of the diamond is determined according to the rules approved by international associations of appraisers.
Appraisals can be completed online to quickly get a rough idea of the value of a piece of jewelry. To do this, just leave a request, attaching several photos from different angles and a few words about the condition of the product and the availability of certificates and documents. However, to obtain the most accurate estimate, we recommend that you submit the jewelry itself for evaluation or invite a specialist to your home.
The Perspektiva pawnshop also offers a collateral service: you can use the money and then buy back the jewelry before the contract expires.
What kind of diamonds can be sold?
The Perspektiva pawnshop buys diamonds and diamond products from a variety of jewelry houses. What matters most to us is the quality of the stones, not the beauty of the decoration. We accept white, pink, blue, red diamonds and products with them.
In rare cases, we may accept a product with some external defects that has particular historical value. However, it is usually their cleanliness and impeccable condition that has the greatest impact on value.
The classic round cut of a stone is always highly valued, but the “fancy” cut gives diamonds a special charm. Rounded, square, rectangular, teardrop-shaped or heart-shaped, such stones cause awe in the hearts of girls and are invariably popular.
What does the cost depend on?
The cost of jewelry examination is not fixed and depends on:
- Difficulties of work.
- Company pricing policy.
- Research method (laboratory, visual, non-destructive and destructive to the product).
- Urgency.
- Type of jewelry (earrings, bracelet, ring).
- Presence of precious stones.
- Diagnostic equipment used.
The cheapest and simplest expert method is visual, and the most expensive is laboratory non-destructive.
Research prices
The approximate cost of jewelry examination in Russian companies looks like this:
- Reference examination – 2000 rubles for products without inserts and 3500 for products with inserts.
- Research using a method that destroys jewelry - from 4,500 (without inserts) to 6,000 (with inserts) rubles.
- Diagnostics based on a non-destructive method - 5,000 rubles for products without inserts and from 6,000 - with inserts.
Based on the results of the examination, a certificate is issued. It is paid additionally. The price depends on a number of factors.
Stones that represent luxury
The price of an exclusive and rare diamond can reach unimaginable heights. This gemstone is a diamond that is subjected to ultra-precise special cutting. The edges of the stone are arranged in such a way that its original beauty, light refraction, and transparency are emphasized. Jewelry with it looks incredibly elegant. They emphasize the status of their owner.
The system used for assessment is called GIA. If you decipher the abbreviation, then GIA translates as Gemological Institute of the United States. It was in the United States of America that the system was developed, improved and adopted throughout the world. It includes four main parameters that allow you to estimate the value of a diamond:
- Carat weight indicator. This is a characteristic of mass. It is measured in such conventional units as carats. In particular, one carat is equal to the weight of 0.2 grams. The larger the carat, the more expensive the stone is;
- Color or color. Unusual unique shades speak of the exclusivity of the stone and its enormous price;
- Purity of the stone. When determining clarity (purity), the assessment is based on whether there are chips, small mineral inclusions, and how correct the edges are in terms of geometric parameters. Clear, clean, perfectly cut diamonds are expensive;
- Cut or cut. This parameter helps evaluate the work of a craftsman engaged in grinding, cutting, and polishing.
After examination, the diamond being examined is assigned a special identification number. The evaluated stone is issued a certificate confirming its authenticity and value from the elite watch center Royal Time. You can confidently trust the competence of our watch pawnshop located in Moscow.
Determining the shape and type of cut
Faceted is a stone with flat polished surfaces - edges. The concept of "cut" includes the proportions and finishing of a gemstone. It also refers to the shape or design resulting from the processing process.
Various types and shapes of jewelry stones
The shape and type of cut of a gemstone should ensure its external beauty, a high degree of play and brilliance. For some stones there is a basic (traditional) shape: for emerald - emerald shape ("octagon"), for sapphires - oval, etc.
The type of cut is determined by the pattern and the number of edges applied to the insert. The shape of the cut is determined by the shape of the girdle contour in plan.
Cut shapes
Processing quality assessment
When assessing the quality of processing of a jewelry stone, the beauty, attractiveness, practicality of the shape given to the stone, its size, how easily the stone can be set into a product, as well as excess weight, which does not add anything to the beauty aspect of the stone, are taken into account. When assessing the overall cut, the finishing is taken into account (the quality of polishing and the absence of chips).
International recommendations for cutting fancy stones
The main dimensions of stones, size ratios, radii of joints, tolerances and maximum deviations for stone parameters are given in accordance with OST 25.770-87:
A (perfect. These are the optimal angles of inclination of the edges of the crown and pavilion, excellent polishing; cutting of the edges of the crown is not allowed.
B (good). This is the correct symmetry; the surface may have small scratches and tool marks if polished sufficiently well; There may be dispersed microchips and screes on the girdle, up to 0.1 mm in size, barely visible to the naked eye, but easily visible at 10x magnification. Discount 5 -10%.
B (satisfactory). These are obvious cut flaws that are easily visible to the naked eye; deviations from the correct geometric shape; non-parallelism of the platform relative to the girdle plane; deviation of the insert tenon relative to the axis; scratches, chips of girdle and tenon up to 0.2 mm in size; poor polishing. Discount 10 - 30%.
G (bad). These are significant cutting flaws visible to the naked eye: asymmetrical arrangement of edges, severely disrupted proportions, significant surface distortion, large scratches and chips on the entire surface of the stone, or poor polishing. Discount 30 - 50%.
Deviation of the insert tenon relative to the axis
