{"id":7806,"date":"2022-11-26T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=7806"},"modified":"2022-11-26T09:53:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T14:53:11","slug":"the-diamond-color-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/the-diamond-color-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"THE DIAMOND COLOR SCAM"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Diamond<\/div>\n

I had a customer shopping and comparing<\/strong> diamond engagement rings. <\/p>\n

\nThe lady was looking at single solitaire diamonds and had been all over town<\/strong> collecting business cards and prices.<\/p>\n

\nI asked her what her favorite quality was<\/strong>, and she hands me a card. <\/p>\n

\nOn it, it listed the diamond clarity as SI2-I1 (not great clarity), and the color was listed as H-I-J color???<\/strong><\/p>\n

What?<\/h2>\n

\nYou’ve got to be kidding me? If this was her favorite, then I’d hate to see what her dislikes are.<\/p>\n

Let’s face it, if it’s listed as an SI2-I1, then it’s not really an SI2, it’s an I1 (read more: What are I quality diamonds?<\/a>). No ifs, ands, or buts about it. They just threw the SI2 in front of it, to make it sound better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the way, the other thing I quickly noticed, is the fact that she wasn’t looking at a certified diamond<\/a> either (that would have been listed). <\/p>\n

\nSo I figure she was shopping at the mall<\/strong> (just a hunch. They’re known for vagueness.) <\/p>\n

\nI flipped the business card over, and sure enough, she was. <\/p>\n

\nSurprise, surprise!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diamond color scam:<\/h2>\n

\nSo let’s look closer at this H-I-J color scam.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

When you’re dealing with one single diamond, giving it 3 color grades is impossible.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Who are they fooling?<\/h2>\n

\nA single diamond should only have 1 single color grade.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

One real color.<\/h2>\n

\nThe problem is opinions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDiamond color is subjective<\/strong> and sometimes there can be a borderline color. Diamond color could lean more towards one color than another. That’s why sometimes, you’ll see diamond color listed as 2 different grades (always side by side grades though): like G-H color, or E-F color. It could be G, it could be H, it just depends on the diamond grader. And even then, they still usually pick one, not both grades.<\/p>\n

\nNEVER EVER should one single diamond get 3 grades.<\/strong> Come on… All that shows, is that they don’t know what the real color grade is<\/strong> (or they’re just randomly picking out a stone to fill that order). <\/p>\n

Are they just guessing?<\/h2>\n

\nOne of the colors listed has got to be right??? Right?<\/strong> My guess is, if they’re listing 3 different colors, the lowest color on the List is probably the correct one. The other 2, are just to make it sound better. <\/p>\n

\nDon’t fall for it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than one diamond:<\/h2>\n

\nThe only reason why you should ever see diamond color listed as 3 different color grades (G-H-I), is when you’re dealing with more than one diamond.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nIf the ring has a couple of diamonds in it, and the appraisal is listing diamond carat weights and quality together, then it can actually list things like: 1.00 carat total weight, SI1-SI2 clarity, H-I-J color. <\/p>\n

\nOne of the diamonds could be SI1, H-I color, and the other diamond could be SI2, J color. <\/p>\n

That’s acceptable.<\/h2>\n

Combining diamonds when grading, and doing diamond appraisals will give you these types of multiple color grades.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But, my thoughts are, if you are dealing with diamonds that are that different, then each diamond should be listed separately <\/strong>on the diamond appraisal. Sadly, that’s not always feasible. Like when you’re dealing with a tennis bracelet that has 58 diamonds<\/strong> in it. Grading each and every single diamond would be a nightmare<\/strong>. Likewise with an anniversary band. Anniversary bands can have tons of diamonds in them. Grading each individually would be insane.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo you see, listing diamond quality and color together on an appraisal works great in some instances.
\nThe only reason why websites, catalogs, and salespeople would list 3 different color grades is to give them room to switch and swap stone quality<\/strong> in case they sell one. If they’re out of the J, they’ll just grab a I<\/strong>. That way, they always have at least one diamond in stock<\/strong> that fits that criteria. <\/p>\n

\nBut it’s not good for comparing prices<\/strong> or finding the best deal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA J colored diamond is NOT the same price<\/strong> as an H. <\/p>\n

So who loses?<\/h2>\n

\nYOU DO!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The bottom line<\/h2>\n

\nIf you’re shopping and comparing diamonds, watch out for those diamond color scams.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nSingle stones don’t have 3 different colors, nor 2. One only!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you look at GIA certified diamonds<\/a> (Which I highly recommend<\/strong>), you’ll learn what the true color and clarity of the diamond is. You will never have to rely on the jeweler’s crazy guessing games.<\/strong><\/p>\n

E-F-G???<\/strong> I don’t think so. <\/p>\n

\nUnless you’re seeing double.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nLearn more about diamond color<\/a>, and the best diamond color to buy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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