Sell Your Diamonds
We Pay Top Dollar for Your Unwanted Diamond Jewelry in the East Valley
Get the Most Value
Chandler Gold will always offer you the most for your unwanted valuables.
Safe, Secure and No Pressure
We provide our clients safety, security and are not high pressured.
Selling diamonds can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure where to start or how to ensure you receive fair value for your precious stones. Whether you have an engagement ring from a past relationship, inherited jewelry pieces, or loose diamonds you no longer need, finding the right buyer is crucial to getting the best possible return on your investment.
Understanding Diamond Buyers and the Selling Process
Diamond buyers range from local pawn shops to specialized gemstone dealers, each offering different evaluation methods and pricing structures. Understanding how professional jewelry buyers assess diamonds and recognizing trustworthy purchasers ensures you receive fair market value for your precious stones.
Your Options to Sell Your Diamonds
Local jewelry stores often purchase diamonds directly from customers and we offer competitive prices for engagement rings and loose diamonds. We have gemological expertise and can provide immediate evaluations.
Pawn shops represent the most accessible option but generally offer lower prices than specialized diamond buyers. They focus on quick transactions rather than detailed gemological assessments.
Online diamond buyers have gained popularity due to their convenience and potentially higher offers. These platforms often provide free shipping and insurance for your diamonds during evaluation.
Auction houses work best for rare or high-value stones. They charge commission fees but can achieve premium prices for exceptional diamonds through competitive bidding.
Diamond wholesalers purchase directly from the public and often pay closer to wholesale prices. These buyers typically handle larger transactions and focus on loose diamonds rather than set jewelry.
What we buy
We buy jewelry, bars and coins made of gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. We are your Chandler premier shop to sell any precious metals.
Diamonds
If you want to sell diamonds for cash or diamond jewelry, we buy loose diamonds and jewelry with diamonds.
Gold
If you have unwanted gold; coins, bars or jewelry that you no longer want, we will buy them from you and pay top dollar.
Silver
Get paid cash for silver; silver coins, bars or jewelry that you want to sell, we will buy it from you.
Platinum
If you have platinum jewelry, coins or bars that you want to sell, we will buy them from you.
Jewelry
Most of our customers looking to sell gold, silver or platinum are typically jewelry. We buy all gold, diamond, and silver jewelry.
Wedding/Engagement Rings
If you want to sell your gold, silver or platinum engagement or wedding ring, we will pay you top dollar for your unwanted rings.
Premier Gold & Jewelry Buyers, We Pay Top Dollar
If you have gold, silver or diamond jewelry you want to sell, we can help you. Get paid cash today and get paid top dollar. We have been told by previous customers that our offer to buy their gold was the highest offer they received.
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Proper licensing and certification indicate legitimate diamond buyers. We recommend verifying business licenses and checking for affiliations with professional organizations like the BBB and reviews.
Transparent evaluation processes distinguish reputable buyers from questionable ones. Trusted jewelry buyers explain their assessment methods and allow you to observe the evaluation process.
Professional gemological equipment demonstrates serious commitment to accurate valuations. Look for buyers who use certified scales, diamond testers, and loupe magnification tools during assessments.
Written quotes and documentation provide essential protection. Reliable buyers offer detailed written evaluations that specify diamond characteristics and pricing rationale.
Positive customer reviews and Better Business Bureau ratings reflect consistent service quality.
How We Evaluate and Price Diamonds
Diamond experts use the 4Cs system – cut, color, clarity, and carat weight – as the foundation for all evaluations. Each characteristic significantly impacts the final price offered by jewelry buyers.
Cut quality affects light performance and overall brilliance. Buyers examine proportions, symmetry, and polish to determine how well the diamond reflects light.
Color grading ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). Professional buyers use controlled lighting and master stones to assess color accurately.
Clarity assessment involves identifying internal inclusions and external blemishes. Buyers use 10x magnification to evaluate clarity grades from Flawless to Included.
Market conditions influence diamond prices beyond the 4Cs. Current demand, economic factors, and seasonal trends affect what diamond buyers can offer.
Certification verification ensures authenticity and accuracy. Buyers check certificates from recognized laboratories like GIA or examine diamonds without documentation more carefully.
Understanding Carat Weight and Market Value
Carat weight dramatically affects diamond pricing, but the relationship is not linear. We see significant price jumps at certain weight thresholds that create opportunities for strategic selling.
Diamonds just under popular weights (0.90ct vs 1.00ct) may offer better value per carat while still commanding strong prices. However, crossing major thresholds like 1ct, 2ct, and 3ct creates substantial price premiums.
Market demand fluctuates based on economic conditions and luxury consumption trends. Larger diamonds (2+ carats) often maintain value better during market downturns than smaller stones.
Weight category impacts:
| Carat Range | Market Demand | Price Stability |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5-0.99ct | High volume | Moderate |
| 1.0-1.99ct | Strong demand | Good |
| 2.0+ carats | Premium buyers | Excellent |
We track market conditions to time sales when demand peaks for specific carat weights.
Award winning jewelry shop
Many people in the east valley, especially Gilbert, AZ consider Chandler Gold as one of the best places to sell your gold, silver and platinum jewelry with or without a diamond, as well as your other diamond jewelry pieces. While many other gold and jewelry buyers have no desire to buy your diamonds, we do!! In many cases you can even re-use old unwanted jewelry and we can create something special for you.
