Professional Gemologist Appraiser

Black Diamond Values Question: Hello, I have a pair of Black diamond Stud earrings , they are 4.00ctw, and in a 14k WG 4 prong setting.

Forever Brilliant : The Aurora Collection of Colored Diamonds

Price: $37.59

I was wondering how much they could be worth?

I think they are I1-I2...

Could you be of any help?

Please Email me ASAP

Thank You

Answer: G'day Liza and many thanks for your query and your patience, as after the recent storms here in Australia, we have only just got our telephone lines back on - and Internet access.

It is against the law for me to make a recommendation as to Value because I can't see it, feel it, measure or test the item in question. You can however make a comparison by looking at prices on eBay...

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But there is one thing you should take into account.

All around the world, Jewelers and Gemologist and Valuers grade diamonds by their LACK OF COLOR.

While Colored diamonds are expensive and very rare (think Tiffany Diamond in New York) Black diamonds are not, as this goes against the very standards issued by the GIA and other World bodies controlling Valuation Standards.

Some clever jewelers seem to have made Black Diamonds the 'In' thing, yet in truth - if they can't give you a price - who can?

Your Clarity grading of I1-I2 tells the tale, as that shows they are heavily included with carbon spots. This is probably giving the 'Black Color. The Grade 'I' means 'Included' and is the lowest grade a diamond merchant can give.

The more inclusions the less value as mentioned before - Diamonds are graded by 'Lack of Color and as Perfect as possible - the further you move away from those grades - the cheaper the gems become.

When it comes to Value or 'What they are Worth'...

You might like to read this article as to 'Value' to gain a better understanding of what is a good value or not.
http://www.online-jewelry-appraisals.com/advice/how-to-sell-your-jewelry-truths-and-myths/

Once you have done that - you can consider if using our Jewelry Appraisals Online Software will meet your needs or not. It's worth a look anyway, don't you think..?