“It has become very simple to turn unwanted possessions into hard cash.”
We’ve seen a massive increase in online shopping over the last decade. There are plenty of
secure online marketplaces where private individuals and small businesses can buy and sell
products and secondhand goods on a global level. Pretty much everyone is familiar with eBay,
Amazon, Etsy and the other big online sales portals.
One of the reasons why these sites are so popular is that it has become very simple to turn
unwanted possessions into hard cash. In many cases people are selling their diamonds and
jewelry online. This might be after a divorce, when a woman decides to sell her diamond ring
and move on, it might be an unwanted inheritance, or a way to get through a rocky financial
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There are a lot of stories about scammers, and even burglars and robbers, targeting unsuspecting people who’ve tried to sell their diamond rings or other fine jewelry online. It is certainly possible to make a successful independent sale online, and many do; but you have to be very careful. The internet is a paradise for conmen – and conwomen – and diamonds and jewelry are like a magnet to them.
The safe way to sell diamonds and jewelry online
- Free overnight shipping with a major carrier like FedEx
- An independent appraisal by an expert gemologist
- Full site security that protects your privacy and financial data
- 24 hour customer service and a personal sales manager
Companies like Gemesti use the same site security and encryption as online banks and
retailers. When you do business with them, your personal details and banking details are
protected. Transactions are confidential and they won’t sell your personal data to any third
party.
Companies like Gemesti use the same site security and encryption as online banks and
retailers. When you do business with them, your personal details and banking details are
protected. Transactions are confidential and they won’t sell your personal data to any third
party.
Check your diamond buyer's credentials
Any reputable company that buys diamonds and jewelry online will invest in its reputation. The only long term way to do this is by providing a top quality service and paying competitive prices.
Check that your buyer is getting positive online feedback and is recognised as a legitimate business:
- Is the buyer affiliated with the Better Business Bureau?
- Does the buyer have good ratings on Trustpilot and other sites?
- If you Google the buyer’s name, does any negative info come up?
Why it's safe to sell diamond rings and jewelry online
If you choose to sell your diamond engagement ring or an item of fine jewelry like a tennis
bracelet, or a necklace, you need to be protected every step of the way. When you deal with a
company like Gemesti, you’re a client who is receiving a service. There is a proven system in
place that keeps you safe.
A legitimate online diamond buyer will never put pressure on you to sell your jewelry and won’t
try to trick or trap you into a sale. There’s a simple checklist that you should apply when you
check out any site that offers to buy your diamond ring or loose diamonds.
- Is the company based and registered in the US?
- Does the company guarantee that you are under no obligation to sell?
- Is the company working with a well-known courier like FedEx or UPS and do they offer free shipping with full insurance?
- Will the company return your diamond jewelry free of charge if you choose not to sell it?
- Does the company film the receipt and opening of your jewelry when you send it for appraisal?
- Does the company provide a clear sales agreement, written in simple language that is easy to understand?
- When you first make contact with the company, do you sense an aggressive or high pressure sales pitch, are there too many phone calls and emails from reps?
Day 1
- Complete an online self assessment form describing your jewelry.
- Receive a phone call with an initial offer.
- Receive a printable FedEx shipping label.
- Schedule a pick-up by the courier or visit their local office.
- Your package is shipped overnight.
Day 2
- Your shipment is received and the package is opened on camera.
- Your diamonds or jewelry are appraised by a professional gemologist.
- Your client services manager calls you with a formal offer and you upload a sales form.
- Your payment is transferred directly to your bank account, or sent via PayPal or Western Union.
You can withdraw from the sale and request the free return of your jewelry right up to the
moment that the sale is concluded. You are fully insured against any loss or damage to your property and have all the statutory legal protections under US law.
If you deal with the right people, selling diamonds and jewelry online is not only completely safe, it’s fast and convenient. You can also expect a fair price for your precious items. Thousands of people across the US are converting unwanted jewelry and loose diamonds into hard cash within as little as 48 hours. They are treated as valued clients and the sales process is friendly and professional, with no hard sell or pressure.
