J. Edwards Diamonds

FAQs

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• Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is the GIA?
  • The Gemological Institute of America is considered the world's foremost authority in grading diamonds. The GIA is a non-profit organization founded in 1934. The GIA created the 4C's grading system currently used worldwide throughout the diamond industry. Every grading laboratory around the world uses GIA trained graders and the GIA 4C's grading system. The GIA is recognized throughout the diamond industry, and is generally considered, to be the most respected grading laboratory.
  • What about appraising?
  • An appraisal is performed to obtain an accurate description of an item and a current market value. Jewelry appraisals are usually done for insurance purposes. It is important that replacement values are updated periodically to keep up with rising prices.
  • How can J. Edwards sell at such low prices?
  • There are two reasons our prices are always low. 1. We employ a full time diamond buying staff whose job it is to work with major cutters around the world and to seek out the absolute best values. 2. We buy diamonds in volume and therefore, we are able to buy at low prices. Because we buy at low prices.. this means we can sell at low prices.
  • How do you guarantee the best value?
  • To guarantee that you receive the best value possible, you should compare two stones of equal certified grades and compare the actual prices for which you can buy the stones. Ignore suggested retail prices. You must be sure certification of color and clarity gradings are accurate and equal ... Make sure you compare certificates.. When comparing two stones, make sure the two certificates are from the same grading labs. Every grading lab uses different techniques in grading, therefore, pricing can be much different if comparing certificates from two different labs. Make sure your professional explains the difference in labs. When you are shopping, make sure you receive a Best Price Guarantee in writing. Price Protection should explain what the seller will do should you find a lower price for essentially the same diamond with the same benefits and same terms.

• Diamond Education

  • What is a diamond?
  • A diamond is crystallized carbon that is formed at more than 2000 degrees, under great pressure, many miles under the earth's surface. A diamond is the hardest of all gemstones and is practically indestructible. There are diamond deposits in many parts of the world, the most occurring in Africa and Russia.
  • What is a conflict diamond ... sometimes referred to as a blood diamond ... and does J. Edwards sell them?
  • Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used to finance wars by rebel forces against legitimate governments. In order to prevent the sale of conflict diamonds, the Kimberley Process was formed. The Kimberley Process is a joint government and international diamond industry initiative used to stem the flow of illicit stones. Participants in the Kimberley Process must certify the origin of rough as being free from conflict and as being obtained only from legitimate sources of supply. Today, Kimberley Process participants account for 99.8% of the global production of rough diamonds. J. Edwards buys diamonds only from sources that are participants in the Kimberley Process.
  • What is an Infinity-Star diamond?
  • The Infinity-Star diamond is J. Edwards' exclusive brand. While there are many branded diamonds on the market, the Infinity-Star is the only diamond certified by two of the largest diamond grading laboratories in the world and certified as having an "excellent" light performance grade. Only those diamonds with an "excellent" grade in light performance, producing maximum brilliance, are branded as an Infinity-Star.
  • What is Carat Weight?
  • Carat weight is made up of points ...like ounces to a pound. It takes 100 points to equal one carat. For example, 25 points = 1/4 carat, 50 points = 1/2 carat, etc. Various diamond sizes are shown below. However, please do not use these pictures as an absolute indicator of size. Due to the various sizes of computer screens, the diamond may appear on-screen larger or smaller than the actual stone.

    Carat Weight:

    
    0.50 Carat (5mm)

    
    1.00 Carat (6.5mm)

    
    1.50 Carat (7.5mm)

    
    2.00 Carat (8mm)

• FInancing Offers

  • What kind of financing options are available?
  • J.Edwards Diamonds makes available various financing programs and more ways to buy a diamond. We can fit the price range and the financing program for almost any budget. Read more about our Financing . Read more about our Financing .
  • What is your Best Price Guarantee?
  • J. Edwards Diamonds Best Price Guarantee protection is the strongest guarantee in the diamond business. We guarantee to beat any competitor's price ... No matter how low their price might be.
  • REGISTER FOR YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION
  • In order to activate your warranty, you must fill out and send us the required information using the form here. We will notify you every 6 months when your checkup is due. We will also notify you, before we advertise to the general public, about upcoming events and special discounts and sales tax savings. We will not sell or transfer your information to any third party.

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