Making money from old scrap diamonds
Of course that's a silly title, because all diamonds are old! But you understand what I mean: how can you make money from diamonds that have been scrapped? In many cases the answer isplain: clean them! You'll be surprised how much better and and more expensive an "old" but clean diamond looks!
Of course some regular cleaning is also important for diamonds that are used AKA worn, because through our day to day movements our diamonds get smudged and soiled. Even when we are not wearing them they collect dust , loosing their shine and brilliance.In order to make them sparkle again, you can use an small soft brush such with soap and water. Simply make a bowl of warm sudsy water with a mild detergent and place your pieces in the mixture. Then brush the diamonds with the soft bristles of the brush while they are in the suds. Make sure that you rinse them clear of the suds after cleaning them. Use a lint free cloth, or a jewelry polish cloth to pat them dry.
If your diamonds are in need of a stronger cleansing, you can soak them for 30 minutes in a solution of half and half water and ammonia. Once they have duly soaked, swish them around in the mixture before removing them to rinse and pat dry. Of course you can also visit your friendly neighborhood department store to buy a liquid jewelry cleaner. These usually come in kits, with everything you need included. You need to read the labels to determine the one that is right for your diamonds and other jewelry. Read the complete directions and follow all the precautions.
And if you find yourself more the “high-tech type”, even in your diamond cleaning routine, there are multiple ultrasonic cleansers on the market. These machines use high-frequency to create a cleaning motion. All machines are not created the same, so please read the instructions before using.
Whatever method you choose, pretty soon you'll see your scrap diamonds sparkle like new again!
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10K WHITE GOLD RING W PEARL & DIAMONDS 1.6 GR. NO SCRAP |
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7 | $20.50 | 7h 43m | |
RUSSIAN .25CT DIAMOND MENS RING! 14K 8.2g NOT SCRAP |
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- | $289.99 | 9h 9m | |
WOMENS WEDDING SET, DIAMOND, 14K YELLOW GOLD, SCRAP? |
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1 | $89.99 | 11h 9m | |
OMEGA SOLID 14K GOLD DIAMONDS NOT SCRAP NO RESERVE |
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12 | $870.77 | 11h 38m | |
375 GOLD GYPSY RING, RUBY and DIAMONDS NO SCRAP VINTAGE |
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10 | $49.53 | 12h 30m | |
14kt Gold Garnet diamond Ring 1.8 grams not scrap |
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1 | $24.99 | 13h 2m | |
Diamond 14K Engagement+Wedding Ring Set sz6.25 N. Scrap |
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$380.00 | 13h 41m | |
14k White Gold Gruen Watch Over 1ct Diamonds Not Scrap |
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7 | $75.99 | 13h 50m | |
Mens 14k white gold ammolite diamond ring no scrap 20g |
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- | $1,022.00 | 14h 49m | |
14K GOLD Diamond Cut Filigree Ring Scrap or Wear NR |
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1 | $39.99 | 14h 51m | |
10K Estate Iolite & Diamond Cluster Ring "Not Scrap" |
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$159.99 | 14h 52m | |
10K VINTAGE Ruby & Diamond Ring & Pendant NOT SCRAP |
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$89.99 | 14h 54m |
Some info on diamond weights
Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight. One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a diamond is referred to as four grains, this also means that it is a one carat diamond. The word Carat comes from the word carob. A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond weighed the same as a carob bean, it was one carob, or one carat.
However, in the far east, where Carob trees do not grow, rice was used to measure the weight of a diamond. If a diamond weighed as much as four grains of rice, it was four grains – or one carat as we know it to be now. The majority of diamond purchases are for diamonds that are 1/3 of a carat.
Beware when shopping for diamonds that are already set or mounted. If more than one diamond is used in the piece, the tag on the jewelry will give the CTW or Carat Total Weight – it does not tell you the carat weight of each stone in the piece. You need to ask the jeweler for the total carat weight of the largest diamond in the piece to truly understand what you are buying.
