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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18k Gold Diamond Ring NOT Scrap |
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11 | $149.50 | 18m | |
14K SOLID W GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHIRE BAND RING 3g-NO SCRAP |
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- | $99.95 | 34m | |
14K 10K Vintage Gold Scrap Use Lot 3 Rings Diamond 5g |
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21 | $79.42 | 37m | |
14K Gold Diamond Service Pin NOT Scrap (1.10 grs) |
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1 | $19.99 | 48m | |
VINTAGE HAMILTON 14K WHITE GOLD & DIAMOND WATCH SCRAP |
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- | $499.99 | 1h 2m | |
14k Gold 1CT Marquise Diamond Semi Mount Not Scrap NICE |
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7 | $124.71 | 1h 36m | |
Antique 18k Solid Whit Gold Diamond Ring 5.22g no scrap |
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25 | $138.00 | 1h 41m | |
SOLID 14K GOLD DIAMOND VINTAGE WATCH & BAND NOT SCRAP |
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16 | $169.50 | 2h 18m | |
RUBY DIAMOND 14KT YELLOW GOLD RING S:8 3.4gr NOT SCRAP |
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- | $99.00 | 2h 33m | |
.33 tcw 14k Gold Diamond Ring Scrap or Wear Estate sz 7 |
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- | $119.00 | 11h 37m | |
14K 8 gr. WHITE GOLD MENS RING W DIAMONDS NOT SCRAP |
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- | $249.00 | 13h 11m | |
14K DIAMOND & RUBY ROSE PENDANT SLIDE 19 GRAM NOT SCRAP |
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$575.00 | 15h 11m |
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.
