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The Internet has bought the world a click away. Shoppers are now offered a huge number of diamond and jewelry options from different parts of the world. A lot more information and the specifications are available today and price and quality comparisons can be made thanks to our consumer advocate website Pricescope.c...

India: International Distribution Problems CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

Can you save the sales tax by shopping on the Internet? In nearly every case the answer is no. Shoppers are accustomed to the idea that when they buy something at a store, the merchant will add a little bit at the end that will be identified as sales tax. It ranges from a few percent up to as high as 10.25% in C...

The Internet and Sales Tax – A Free Ride or Not? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

Know what you have. For most individuals, selling a diamond that they no longer want is a frustrating and sometimes eye opening process. If you’re like most people, you aren’t an expert in diamonds yourself and you don’t happen to own a jewelry store or diamond outlet so you are going to be relying on experts to as...

A consumer’s guide to reselling diamonds. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

To Vent or not to Vent and Venting Etiquette Let’s face it…we live in a fast paced world. We want it all. We want it right now. And we want it done right. That’s not asking too much….or is it??? Our days begin and end at different times and within different time zones. Yes, Pricescope is indeed a global commu...

Searching for rainbows and perfection in an imperfect world. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

How to know what you are doing Recently I have been seeing a LOT of commercials on the TV about turning your old gold jewelry into a mound of money. “Send us your address and we will send you a shipping envelope and soon after we will send you money.” It seems that every few weeks I see a full page ad, or even a ...

Selling Gold and Platinum Jewelry for the Melt Value CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

This is the next article in the discussion of step cut diamonds. The main goal of this article is to show how virtual facets form patterns in diamonds. This is just a small part of the incredibly complex subject of virtual facets as virtual facets define every aspect of a diamond’s appearance and a large part ...

Virtual Facets and patterns, a Discussion about step cuts. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Karl K. This is the beginning of a discussion on steps cuts, how they work, what they are and what to look for when buying one. It’s a long road but one I think is well worth investigating. I will be starting at the bottom of the diamond and working up to the table. Two of the most common step cut diamonds are th...

Performance and the p3 facets, a discussion about step cut diamonds. CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

Dedicated to the memory of Bill “Rockdoc” Lieberum, 1948-2007. The average consumer is often shocked to learn that only a small percentage of “independent appraisers” are unbiased and/or current on continuing education, grading systems, equipment and standards. Since there are no requirements to be a jewelry apprai...

“Appraise the Appraiser” – Help for Consumers CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST