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im a bit confused ... how can most people know if the diamond has been "used"? you typically buy jewelry with a diamond in it. the jewler could gave bought it

by geokon 1y ago

im a bit confused ... how can most people know if the diamond has been "used"? you typically buy jewelry with a diamond in it. the jewler could gave bought it new or pried it out of an old ring. How would you know ? (and why would anyone care?)

chongli 1y ago
Jewellery stores have started supplying certificates of pedigree with diamonds they sell. This helps to reassure the customer that the diamond is not second-hand. No one wants to buy used diamonds.
- dotancohen 1y ago
  > No one wants to buy used diamonds. Why not?
  - thechao 1y ago
    The naturally clamp tightly to the spirits of the dead. Don't wanna be dragging your dead great aunt's ghost the night club.
    - cantor_S_drug 1y ago
      Dude I am breathing dead carbon atoms of Hitler and Einstein. There is no such adverse effects.
      - javcasas 1y ago
        You are obviously affected by this ailment called "science-based critical thinking". It is bad (for business) so you should consult an astrologist or a zen furniture arranger to seek remediation.
      - mec31 1y ago
        Of course, in your particular case, the Jesus atoms may outnumber the other two. So you’re probably good.
      - prerok 1y ago
        Ooh, well, the next time I buy FreshAir (sorry Perri-Air) from Druidia, I'll make double-sure to check who breathed it before.
jsmith99 1y ago
It is not so much that used diamonds are worth less (although they might decline in value without provenance to prove they are natural or if they are chipped) but the huge markup on retail jewellery. It's easy for any member of the public to buy and sell gold at close to market price, it's much harder with diamonds.
- nordsieck 1y ago
  > It is not so much that used diamonds are worth less (although they might decline in value without provenance to prove they are natural or if they are chipped) but the huge markup on retail jewellery. Precisely. And on top of that some jewelry stores are worried that customers would consider a below wholesale offer to be insulting, so they often refuse to buy piece back at all.
fluidcruft 1y ago
Mostly because styles of cuts have changed.

by geokon 1y ago

chongli 1y ago

Jewellery stores have started supplying certificates of pedigree with diamonds they sell. This helps to reassure the customer that the diamond is not second-hand. No one wants to buy used diamonds.

dotancohen 1y ago
> No one wants to buy used diamonds. Why not?
- thechao 1y ago
  The naturally clamp tightly to the spirits of the dead. Don't wanna be dragging your dead great aunt's ghost the night club.
  - cantor_S_drug 1y ago
    Dude I am breathing dead carbon atoms of Hitler and Einstein. There is no such adverse effects.
    - javcasas 1y ago
      You are obviously affected by this ailment called "science-based critical thinking". It is bad (for business) so you should consult an astrologist or a zen furniture arranger to seek remediation.
    - mec31 1y ago
      Of course, in your particular case, the Jesus atoms may outnumber the other two. So you’re probably good.
    - prerok 1y ago
      Ooh, well, the next time I buy FreshAir (sorry Perri-Air) from Druidia, I'll make double-sure to check who breathed it before.

jsmith99 1y ago

It is not so much that used diamonds are worth less (although they might decline in value without provenance to prove they are natural or if they are chipped) but the huge markup on retail jewellery. It's easy for any member of the public to buy and sell gold at close to market price, it's much harder with diamonds.

nordsieck 1y ago
> It is not so much that used diamonds are worth less (although they might decline in value without provenance to prove they are natural or if they are chipped) but the huge markup on retail jewellery. Precisely. And on top of that some jewelry stores are worried that customers would consider a below wholesale offer to be insulting, so they often refuse to buy piece back at all.

fluidcruft 1y ago

Mostly because styles of cuts have changed.