FAQs

How can I assess the carat weight of my diamond?

Carat: Diamonds are measured in terms of weight, not size. The chart below will give you a very good indication of their carat weight. The heavier the diamond, the greater the carat weight. Two diamonds of equal weight can have very different values because the quality is determined by the colour, clarity and cut. As diamonds increase in size, their cost tends to increase exponentially rather than arithmetically. Thus, a one carat diamond can cost significantly more than a half carat diamond of equal quality. The weight of a diamond less than one carat in size may also be described in terms of points. There are 100 points in one carat. Diamond Sizing Chart

How do I assess the colour of my diamond?

Colour: While many diamonds appear colourless or white, they may actually have subtle yellow or brown tones that can be detected when comparing diamonds side by side. Colourless diamonds are the rarest and most valuable. Colour variations are a result of natural forces (temperature, pressure or trace elements) at work during their formation. Because subtle colour variations affect the value of a diamond, a colour grading scale is used to categorise the differences in diamonds. Diamonds are graded according to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) colour chart. Diamond Colour Scale

How can I assess the clarity of my diamond?

Clarity is an indication of a diamond's purity and is determined by a diamond's naturally occurring internal characteristics. These are sometimes not visible to the naked eye and they are what make each diamond unique. The characteristics, or inclusions, may look like crystals, feathers, clouds or dark spots and the quantity, size, and location of these inclusions affects a diamond's value. Diamonds with fewer and smaller inclusions are generally more brilliant, assuming that the colour and cut are the same. The US Federal Trade Commission established the jewellery industry's standards for diamond clarity based on 10-power magnification. A diamond is graded by its departure from flawless - the complete absence of inclusions under 10x magnification. Less than 1% of diamonds have no inclusions and are called flawless (FL) or internally flawless (IF). VVS diamonds are also rare. VS diamonds are of superior quality and are used in fine jewellery. This clarity grade is more important as the diamond size increases. A large percentage of jewellery is made with SI quality diamonds. These are perfect for diamond studs or multi-stone diamond earrings, rings and bracelets or as accents in gemstone rings. I quality diamonds are acceptable as well for diamond jewellery or as accents but the sparkle is reduced by the number and location of inclusions.

How do I work out the price of the gold and platinum in my diamond jewellery?

Please visit our website www.HowCashForGold.co.uk and use our price calculator to find the value of your gold. We offer the highest rates there. You can apply on our website or call us on 020 8446 8538 for a free gold pack.

How do I send my diamonds or diamond jewellery if I live outside the UK?

Please send your goods to us at HCFD, 48B Hendon Lane, London N3 1TT, England by insured special delivery from your local post office. Once we have evaluated your items we will contact you to tell you the maximum price we can pay. Assuming you are happy with our offer we will then ask for your bank details and do a bank transfer. In the unlikely event of us not purchasing your items, we will return them to you, fully registered. The pack will be fully covered by us for the maximum insurance value of £2500. If there is gold surrounding the diamonds, we pay for that as well. Please confirm you want to be paid in £, €, or $.

How can I find out how much my diamonds are worth?

Simply refer to our Diamond Calculator prices on the home page or call us on 020 8446 8538 for a quote.

What if I have a mixture of diamonds?

We give individual prices for each diamond you send us.

What happens if my diamond weight does not agree with yours?

We have specialist diamond scales and if there is any discrepancy on weight, we will notify you immediately before going any further.

How can I get my diamond to you?

Following your request, we will send you a Royal Mail Special Delivery pack. In the pack you will find a pre-paid envelope and a secure pouch to hold your valuables. The pack is insured for up to £500. If your goods are worth more which normally they are, then when you go to the post office please say you wish to pay the extra cost of about £3 on our parcel which will then give you full insurance cover of £2500. If your goods are worth above £2500, then we are covered for up to £15000 within our Lloyd’s Jewellers’ Block Policy.

How do I get paid for my diamonds?

Once we have agreed a price, we can do a bank transfer.

How can I contact you?

Call 020 8446 8538, contact us on WhatsApp 07770 303745 or email [email protected]

When are you open?

Monday to Friday 10am-4pm or Saturday 10am-1pm by appointment only.

How can I trust you with my diamonds?

We are members of The National Association of Jewellers' (NAJ) - Membership Number: NAJ-50659 and RapNet. We are third generation jewellers, our family have been in the industry for 65 years.

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