Making money from old scrap diamonds
Of course that's a silly title, because all diamonds are old! But you understand what I mean: how can you make money from diamonds that have been scrapped? In many cases the answer isplain: clean them! You'll be surprised how much better and and more expensive an "old" but clean diamond looks!
Of course some regular cleaning is also important for diamonds that are used AKA worn, because through our day to day movements our diamonds get smudged and soiled. Even when we are not wearing them they collect dust , loosing their shine and brilliance.In order to make them sparkle again, you can use an small soft brush such with soap and water. Simply make a bowl of warm sudsy water with a mild detergent and place your pieces in the mixture. Then brush the diamonds with the soft bristles of the brush while they are in the suds. Make sure that you rinse them clear of the suds after cleaning them. Use a lint free cloth, or a jewelry polish cloth to pat them dry.
If your diamonds are in need of a stronger cleansing, you can soak them for 30 minutes in a solution of half and half water and ammonia. Once they have duly soaked, swish them around in the mixture before removing them to rinse and pat dry. Of course you can also visit your friendly neighborhood department store to buy a liquid jewelry cleaner. These usually come in kits, with everything you need included. You need to read the labels to determine the one that is right for your diamonds and other jewelry. Read the complete directions and follow all the precautions.
And if you find yourself more the “high-tech type”, even in your diamond cleaning routine, there are multiple ultrasonic cleansers on the market. These machines use high-frequency to create a cleaning motion. All machines are not created the same, so please read the instructions before using.
Whatever method you choose, pretty soon you'll see your scrap diamonds sparkle like new again!
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14K W G 1CTW GORGEOUS VINTAGE DIAMOND RING NOT SCRAP |
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22 | $405.00 | 3h 39m | |
10k Onyx Diamond Mens Ring 8.4gr NOT SCRAP GOLD 10kt |
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- | $90.00 | 11h 9m | |
DIAMOND 1.5CT TANZANITE GOLD PENDANT! 14K 6.1g NO SCRAP |
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- | $359.99 | 11h 48m | |
Ruby + Diamond ring 14 kt gold wear or scrap? |
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- | $63.00 | 11h 58m | |
10Kt Yellow And White Gold Diamond Necklace Not scrap |
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6 | $20.00 | 13h 46m | |
SCRAP WEAR LARGE GENUINE DIAMOND RING |
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- | $100.00 | 14h 7m | |
14K Gold Diamond Slide Pendant 4.9g Not Scrap $795 Val |
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$149.95 | 15h 26m | |
VINTAGE LADIES DIAMOND RING..3.5 GRAMS..NOT SCRAP..N R |
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5 | $35.01 | 16h 31m | |
VINTAGE ESTATE 10K YG RUBY & DIAMOND RING NOT SCRAP |
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4 | $15.50 | 18h 57m | |
10K SCRAP GOLD MIXED WEARABLE W DIAMONDS 43.5G 10K NR |
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- | $100.00 | 19h 27m | |
18ct SOLID GOLD ANTIQUE RUBY & DIAMOND RING SCRAP |
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3 | $25.45 | 19h 37m | |
MASSIVE 5 CARAT NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE- SCRAP WEAR |
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37 | $1,625.00 | 19h 54m |
Some info on diamond weights
Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is referred to as four grains, this also means that it is a one carat diamond. The word Carat comes from the word carob. A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat.
However, in the far east, where Carob trees do not grow, rice was used to measure the weight of a diamond. If a diamond weighed as much as four grains of rice, it was four grains – or one carat as we know it to be now. The majority of diamond purchases are for diamonds that are 1/3 of a carat.
Beware when shopping for diamonds that are already set or mounted. If more than one diamond is used in the piece, the tag on the jewelry will give the CTW or Carat Total Weight – it does not tell you the carat weight of each stone in the piece. You need to ask the jeweler for the total carat weight of the largest diamond in the piece to truly understand what you are buying.
