When you choose to sell your valuable jewelry, there are few important things to keep in mind. The information below will help you have a more pleasant experience with Phoenix Arizona jewelry buyers, such as Ralph Mueller & Associates.

How Diamonds Are Weighed

To start with, it’s helpful to understand how diamonds are graded and weighed. A diamond’s weight is measured in carats. One carat weighs precisely two hundred milligrams; a carat is assigned one hundred points, each of which contains two milligrams. Thus, a one carat diamond will weigh two hundred milligrams (0.2 grams); a two carat diamond will weigh four hundred milligrams (.4 grams), and so forth. It should be remembered that the carat scale of weight used for diamonds is not the same as the karat scale of purity used for gold.

A Diamond’s Characteristics Add Value

Carat weight is only one measurement of a diamond’s quality. The cut, color, and clarity of a stone can potentially affect its value even more than the weight; a heavy diamond that’s poorly cut, asymmetrical, and of an undesirable color will probably be worth less to Phoenix jewelry buyers than a lighter weight one that’s well-cut, symmetrical, and of a desirable color. The distinctions between various diamond grades is often indistinguishable to non-experts; for precise grading, it is necessary for a diamond to be examined and assessed in a laboratory setting. If you opt to have this done, you will receive a report stating everything that jewelry buyers in Phoenix will want to know. If you want, the gemological experts at Ralph Mueller & Associates can assess your diamond on the premises. As certified members of the Gemological Institute of America, the gemologists at Ralph Mueller & Associates will offer an informative and accurate assessment of the gems you have to sell.

Learning About the Diamond Assessment Process

Understanding how jewelry buyers in Phoenix purchase items from their clients will help you feel more comfortable and confident when the time comes to sell the gold and diamonds you own. If you would like to know more about the gemological assessment process, just ask anyone at Ralph Mueller & Associates.

If you want to find reputable jewelry buyers in Phoenix, just follow the simple steps above. When it comes to buying and selling jewelry in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Tucson, or anywhere in Arizona or the United States, Ralph Mueller & Associates is a name you can trust.