2006-06-19 13:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by drenadlilly 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
Define "market value." Do you mean what it would cost you at a jewelry store (retail price) or what it price you could get if you wanted to sell it. Also, is it a bonafide GIA report? The person who completed the report should be able to give you an idea of what it is worth, if you can contact him/her
2006-06-19 14:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by ps2754 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you will decide the price by judging 4 areas.
The cut, most people like solitaire, or princess cut, but there are others to consider as well. These being round brilliant, oval, pear, marquise, and emerald.
Next would be the clarity, this really decides the value, and most people look for a diamond with a clarity of at least si or better.
Then comes the color, this is important because color is what makes the diamond stand out from the rest. A color of A or B is better than a color of M or N.
Last but not least is the carat weight. Of course the heavier the diamond the more desirable it is. This being said, all of these things go hand in hand. I would do a search on some of the auction sites matching the 4 c's of your diamond, and get a rough figure from there. Being that it is graded is great as for it proves that the diamond is genuine, and what its values in each area are. I wish you luck on whatever you choose to do, and hopefully you can get a good profit in your venture. I would recommend putting a reserve on your auction if you choose to sell it just to protect your investment. Hope this helps! =P
2006-06-19 14:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by iiboogeymanii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are the 4 c's?????
2006-06-19 13:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by bluepuddle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a jeweler for an appraisal.
If it's in one of those sealed cards, they'll need to remove it.
2006-06-19 13:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋