In this video, Boston diamond dealer spends some time explaining techniques used to evaluate loose certified diamonds. In this case GIA certified loose cushion cut diamonds. There are a number of different methods that diamond professionals will employ to examine and grade diamonds. Some of those techniques diamond dealers are willing to share with clients, others they are not. Here Doug runs through a diamond examination procedure he uses with many clients so they are more familiar with diamond characteristics, and more prepared to know what to look for when shopping for loose diamonds or diamonds for engagement rings. The loose diamonds used in this video are all cushion cut diamonds.

There is a very specific system that diamond professionals follow when evaluating diamond price and determine what they are willing to spend for a particular diamond or parcel of diamonds. Every full cut polished diamond will have traits that all diamonds have, and it is from these universal diamond characteristics and market trends related to them that diamond value for negotiations is formulated. Watch Doug quickly explain the process diamond dealers follow when determine diamond cost.

There are a number of techniques that diamond traders use to analyze and compare diamonds. Recently one of our customers needed to replace her showcase engagement ring diamond. Her busy schedule prohibited her from coming into our partner showroom, so we opted to go through the process of comparing diamonds remotely, taking HD video of her options and letting her pick. This video is a sample of what she used to determine which diamond she would pick as an upgrade to her engagement ring.

http://www.vimeo.com/3261882