Diamond Buyers
We offer a quick and easy way to turn diamonds into cash
If you want to sell a diamond you should speak with our diamond buyers. Our GIA Certified Gemologists can provide a free appraisal of your diamonds value. This allows us to offer the best price for loose diamonds or diamond jewelry. We are known throughout the Boston area for consistently offering top dollar for diamonds. If you’re going to sell diamonds in Massachusetts you need to visit The Gold Rush. We are known as being a best place to sell diamonds.
We buy loose diamonds, estate & antique diamond jewelry
We buy certified diamonds and non certified diamonds of all types. We buy loose diamonds and diamonds mounted in jewelry including wedding rings, engagement rings, bracelets, necklaces and more. We encourage you to bring in chipped or damaged diamonds, European and old mine diamonds. We can give you a free appraisal and make an offer to buy your diamonds in about 15 minutes.
As part of our business we are also gold buyers and silver buyers. This allows us to accurately appraise the total value of your diamond jewelry.
Where to Sell Your Diamonds
We invite you to bring us your diamonds or diamond jewelry for a free appraisal. We make selling your diamonds very easy. After our appraisal we will make you a price offer for our best possible payment. If you agree to sell us your diamond we will issue payment to you in our store within a few minutes. When you sell your diamonds here, within 15-20 minutes you can be in and out with cash in your pocket.
How Diamonds are Appraised
There are many variations in size, shape and quality of diamonds. A combination of factors determines the best price we can pay for your diamond. Jewelry pieces created by design houses carry prestige which may enhance the value of your pieces. A list of top diamond jewelry design companies whose designs we prefer includes: Cartier, Tiffany, Arpels, Harry Winston and Van Cleef. The formal manner for a diamond appraisal is to measure the stone against the standards of “The Four C’s“.
The Four C’s of diamond valuation
Color
Color, or lack thereof, does affect value. Diamonds are found colorless and with colors including black, blue, green, pink, red, yellow and various shades between. A formal diamond color scale is used to classify diamonds. The color scale ranges from “D” to “Z” with darker colors being considered fancy diamonds.
Carat
Carat is the unit of measurement for a diamonds physical weight. One carat equals .20 grams. A carat used to measure gemstones is different than a karat used to measure precious metals.
Clarity
Clarity refers to the lack of visible flaws in a diamond. Almost all diamonds have such flaws, called inclusions. The diamond clarity scale includes grades of FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, SI1, SI2, SI3, I1, I2, I3.
Cut
Cut refers to the shape of the diamond, and specifically the angles and proportions. Cut is important first for general appearance and because cut determines how well light is reflected through the diamond. The reflection of light is referred to as a diamonds “brilliance” or “fire”. Traditional diamond cuts are asscher, cushion, emerald, heart, marquise, oval, pear, princess, radiant, round, trillion).
Get the best prices and courteous service
Accurate grading is critical in order for you to get the true value of your diamond. The experts at The Gold Rush will provide you with a detailed explanation of the four C’s of your diamonds, and how these gradings contribute towards earning you the best possible price quote.
As with all transactions, The Gold Rush will serve you with the utmost in courtesy and discretion when you are ready to sell your diamonds. We are the place to sell diamonds in Boston!
