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Diamond Jewelry Stores

The Diamond Buying Guide presents a comparison chart of Diamond Jewelry Stores, checklists for selecting a diamond jewelry store and the information you need on "how to buy a diamond." Read here to discover diamond buying information that includes descriptions of the various diamond cuts, diamond clarity, diamond color, carat weight, certificates, and more.

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diamond buying guide point PLEASE NOTE: this chart is provided for comparison purposes only and not intended as "store recommendations." Please use care and extensive review before selecting a diamond jewelry store.

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Store Name AGS/GIA Cert. Insured Shipper Loose Dmds. 30-Day Return Privacy Policy Dmd. Specs. Engmnt. Rings Secure Trans. Cust Svc Phone # Design Tools
Mondera check check check check check check check check check check
Blue Nile check check check check check check check check check check
ICE.com cross check cross check check check check check check cross
Szul dot check cross check check check check check check cross

Chart Key

check = Yes
cross = No
dot = Maybe, Sometimes, or We Just Weren't Sure.
dot When the "yellow dot" appears in the "AGS/GIA Cert." it means that the store offers "in-house" certificates of authenticity. Please note that AGS/GIA certificates are offered only on "loose diamonds" that you select and place in the setting (such as when using Mondera's design your own ring tool). Preset diamonds do not generally include AGS/GIA certifications, so if you are looking for AGS/GIA certifications, you need to select a store that carries loose diamonds.
dot When the "yellow dot" appears in the "Dmd. Specs." category it means specifications were only provided on a select few diamonds or that specification "ranges" are provided.

Column Descriptions

  • AGS/GIA Cert.
    Does the store offer AGS/GIA certifiations on their diamonds?
  • Insured Shipper
    Does the store use an insured shipper?
  • Loose Dmds.
    Does the store sell loose diamonds?
  • 30-Day Return
    Is there a 30-Day return policy?
  • Privacy Policy
    Is there a posted privacy policy?
  • Dmd. Specs.
    Does the store provide (on the web site) specifications of the four Cs of diamonds for the diamonds you may purchase?
  • Engmnt. Rings
    Does the store have a line of engagment rings?
  • Secure Trans.
    Does the store offer secure transactions?
  • Cust Svc Phone #
    Is there a customer service phone number posted?
  • Design Tools
    Does the store offer design tools to custom build jewelry?

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