Can any one help by giving me a clue on HOW this person is doing it: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1614020840

I know of one national line of stores (jewelryexchange.com) that guarantees that their jewelry can be appraised for double their sale prace up to $3000. They sell 1.5 ct diamond studs for $599... think those would go well on online auctions?

Did you try to follow this link for the new sellers:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/n-selling.html ?

I checked the bid you're referring above. Well the appraisals shown are inflated enormously. For example, one can get 0.7 H-I2 for $800 in the internet, while the appraisal gives you $2,430!!!

Yes, I do know "how" to sell on eBay (I have 21 feedback rating there), I guess I should have refined my questions a little more.

1. Are appraisals generally inflated that much? What appraisors should I look out for? EGL? Is "UGS" (Universal Gemological Services... the appraisor of the diamonds in that auction) reliable?

2. My first post was trying to get a feel for the market. I'm looking for tips on where to buy good diamonds that I could resell on eBay.

3. Do I need to be registered with any diamond associations or the government if I decided to sell a diamond or two per week? What are regulations on selling diamonds?

"These round cut brilliant diamonds are I2 clarity and G-H color. They have the sparkle and brilliance of VS1 diamonds."

2. My first post was trying to get a feel for the market. I'm looking for tips on where to buy good diamonds that I could resell on eBay.

3. Do I need to be registered with any diamond associations or the government if I decided to sell a diamond or two per week? What are regulations on selling diamonds?

All your posts are greatly appreciated!
Jon Tompsen
myownboot@yahoo.com

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Originally posted by jontompsen:
1. Are appraisals generally inflated that much? What appraisors should I look out for? EGL? Is "UGS" (Universal Gemological Services... the appraisor of the diamonds in that auction) reliable?

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It happens rather often. If you want accurate appraisals contact David Atlas, AGA, www.gemappraisers.com or check our list of independent appraisers: www.pricescope.com/appr_list.asp .

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2. My first post was trying to get a feel for the market. I'm looking for tips on where to buy good diamonds that I could resell on eBay

3. Do I need to be registered with any diamond associations or the government if I decided to sell a diamond or two per week? What are regulations on selling diamonds?

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I'm not able to answer these questions competently enough. If you are in the trade you can check trade related websites like www.diamonds.net and www.diamondfloor.com .