How to trade up my diamond or resell?

[blingmom]

I have a 1.27 RB VVS2 color I diamond. I would like to get a larger diamond maybe of less quality. Can anyone recommend on the best way to do this? I am in So Ca about an hour and a half near the diamond district if that helps. Any recommendations on who to see or where to go? I would love to get a VC ring. Thank you!!!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

If you're thinking about a VC setting then I'd start there. He can source stones for you. I don't think I'd go lower than an I in a MRB (perhaps I would for an OEC, though), but there's certainly room to move in clarity. You could try for a VS2 or an eye clean SI1 and get a better cut or larger stone.

And I'm sorry but I just realized I didn't answer the question in your title. If the vendor you bought you stone from doesn't have an upgrade policy, then I'd try selling it privately via Loupetroop or Diamondbistro. You could even try ebay. Understand that you won't get the full value/retail price of your ring back . And some people have better luck selling the stone separate from the setting.

 

[blingmom]

So I was wrong, my diamond is 1.42 carats

 

[tyty333]

You can try loupetroop or diamond bistro and list it our pre-loved forum with a link to your listing.

 

[Roxy]

So I was wrong, my diamond is 1.42 carats

Is it certified w/in the last 5 years or so? If it's certified, I think it'll be easier to sell than if it's uncerted.

 

[blingmom]

My diamond is GIA certified. I've had it for 9 years.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

That's good.

The vendor your purchased it from doesn't offer upgrades? I'd consider listing it on LoupeTroop or Diamond Bistro, and then put a listing in the PS Preloved forum with a link to your listings.