What We Buy
We Buy Precious Stones
We buy certified diamonds that meet our standards, and we pay serious prices for them. If you have a loose diamond of 1.5 carats or above with a GIA, IGI, AGS, HRD, or equivalent internationally recognized certificate, bring it in for a fair, no-pressure evaluation. Not sure whether your stone qualifies? Call us first and we will tell you in 60 seconds.
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Sell Precious Stones
What we buy in precious stones
Diamonds in Northern Virginia
Certified loose diamonds 1.5ct and above, GIA, IGI, AGS or HRD, graded on the 4Cs.
- Loose certified diamonds 1.5ct+
- GIA, IGI, AGS or HRD graded
- Round, princess & oval cuts
- Emerald, cushion & fancy cuts
- Bring the original certificate
In depth
Buying Precious Stones
Selling a diamond rewards a careful, certificate-based appraisal, and as a diamond buyer serving Northern Virginia we focus on the stones where we can pay you the most: loose certified diamonds of 1.5 carats and above. If your stone carries a GIA, IGI, AGS, HRD, or equivalent internationally recognized grading report, our buyers evaluate it on the 4Cs exactly as the certificate states, cut, color, clarity, and carat, then cross-reference the current diamond market to make a serious, transparent offer.
That certificate is what lets us pay competitively rather than the cautious numbers uncertified stones force. To be clear about what we buy, we do not purchase diamonds under 1.5 carats, uncertified stones, or lab-grown diamonds. If your diamond is still in its setting we can help there too, since we also buy the gold or platinum mounting; a qualifying certified center stone (1.5 ct+) gets its own offer, and other stones are weighed out and returned.
Not sure whether your stone qualifies? Get in touch before you visit and we will tell you in about a minute. Every evaluation is free, explained in plain terms, and carries no obligation, and because we buy in person you keep your diamond until you accept, with instant payout before you leave rather than mailing a valuable stone away.
Prefer to sell other valuables the same day? We also buy gold and precious metals, coins, and luxury watches at transparent, live-market prices. Bring your certified diamond to any of our four Northern Virginia locations, or find your nearest store, for a fair, expert offer.
Near you
Visit a location near you
Chantilly, Annandale, and Manassas take walk-ins during store hours. Vienna / Tysons is currently by appointment, so call (703) 889-0532 before you go. Find your nearest store.
FAQ
Precious Stones: common questions
What diamonds do you buy?
Loose certified diamonds of 1.5 carats and above carrying a report from GIA, IGI, AGS, HRD, or another internationally recognized lab.
What don't you buy?
We do not purchase diamonds under one and a half carats, uncertified stones, lab-grown diamonds, or stones graded by labs we do not recognize.
Can I sell a diamond that is still in its ring?
Yes, if the center stone is 1.5 carats or more with a recognized certificate: we buy it along with the gold or platinum setting. Smaller stones aren't bought; we deduct their estimated weight and return them if you accept.
More categories
We also buy
That's just the start: we make instant-payout offers across every category below.
JewelryDesigner, estate, antique & scrap jewelry, valued for metal, stones & maker.
Precious MetalsGold, silver, platinum & palladium, bullion, scrap & jewelry at live spot.
CoinsCollectible, antique, gold & silver coins, and full collections.
WatchesRolex, Omega, Cartier & other luxury watches, researched and paid at real market value.
Free appraisal
Ready to sell your precious stones?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.