Surrey Gold offers free diamond assessments with a GIA Certified Graduate Gemologist.
As part of our commitment to provide excellent, up-front customer service, we are happy to offer free appointments to sell diamonds, where we make a no-obligation offer after a free consultation.
We purchase diamonds that are over 1/4 carat in size. There is never any cost or obligation when bringing in your diamonds or jewellery, but we do request that you make an appointment ahead of time.
How Much Do We Pay for Diamonds?
The value of diamonds is determined by the 4 C’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity, and Cut. At Surrey Gold, you will be involved in every step of the assessment process, so that you can understand the characteristics of your diamond – and be confident in your purchase offer.
Diamond prices are complex, and there are several factors that determine payouts:
- Our diamond buyer is well-connected and familiar with the prices being offered by local competitors, as such, she is able to offer industry-leading payouts to our customers.
- We cannot pay the “appraised” value for your diamond. When purchasing a new piece of jewellery, you will often receive an insurance appraisal for a higher value than what you paid. It isn’t a surprise, then, that used jewellery sells for less than this appraisal. We will objectively assess your gemstones, show you our pricing calculations, and make an excellent offer. For used diamonds, we will generally offer up to 60% of a reasonable retail (new) price, depending on the stone. To see what a new GIA certified diamond is selling for at retail, we suggest checking out the site BlueNile.com (or just give us a call!)
Phone Estimates
If you are looking for a quick idea of what your diamond might be worth, we can do our best to give you an idea of what your diamond is worth. The ability to give an accurate estimate on the phone will depend in large part on whether your diamond also has a certificate, but even if you don’t, we are happy to answer any initial questions you might have.
Appointments
To book an appointment with one of our gemologists, give us a call at 604-582-4653. Thursdays are our main diamond appraisal day in Surrey, so we recommend booking on a Thursday for any diamond larger that 1 carat.