Selling De Beers Millennium to upgrade larger stone.

[RMI]

Hello, I wanted to ask the forum advice on how to upgrade my 1 Carat De Beers Millennium diamond to a larger, possibly 3 Carat diamond. I'm interested in trying to trade-in the diamond to get a better value on the new diamond.
What value could I expect to receive for the diamond?
Is selling or trade-in a better option?
Is the value anywhere close to lower quality 3 carat?

My Diamond Info:
GIA Cert- Debeers Millenium 1.01CT
6.54 - 6.59 X 3.87 MM
VVS2, H Color
Depth 58.9%
Table: 62%
Polish/Symmetry: Excellent
"2000 DE BEERS ANTARES 1725" is present on the table facet.

I bought this diamond in 2002 for $8,000. It is a very beautiful stone, but I'm uncertain if the De Beers Millennium diamond has any bearing on the value.

Thanks,
Robert.

 

[whitewave]

From where was it purchased and does that store have an upgrade policy?

 

[lovedogs]

Your best bet would be upgrading with the original store (if possible), since selling outright will be at a considerable loss.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Welcome.

What criteria do you specify when you say "lower quality" 3 carat? What does lower quality mean to you?

cheers--Sharon

 

[tkyasx78]

Your best bet is through the vendor your purchased from.
A 3 carat that doesnt look like spit and pepper will be well over 25K.