If you are planning to visit New York anytime before
Christmas, be sure to take a look around its Diamond District. Located in New York City on West 47th Street
linking Fifth Avenue
and Sixth Avenue ,
it is the ideal place for all your special gifts shopping. This is the one of
the primary centers of the global diamond industry, making it the ‘it’ place
for buying loose diamonds and diamond jewelry. It is believed that over 90
percent of diamonds that enter the country go through the Diamond District to
other dealers and retailers all over the country. This translates into loose
diamonds being cheapest as compared to any reputable retail jewelry store, and
the consumer getting the widest choice. This being said, if you want to buy diamonds in New York there may be a few things to keep in mind
before jumping into a cab to get there.
You should be prepared to spend a lot of
time in the area. If you just have an hour or two to spare and expect to get a
priceless diamond, it won’t happen, unless you have already chosen a
trustworthy diamond trader to deal with. Those who do not do their homework,
simply have to rely on their luck and patience to find the desired diamond at
the right price. The ‘homework’ refers to finding a reputable diamonds trading
company that ensures high quality diamonds at an affordable price. If you have
no idea or references, simply search for official websites online and shortlist
a few. There are many diamonds traders in NYC that even have diamond
connoisseurs to educate and advice customers. These are the companies you
should consider.
Another bit to do is, know the basics of
diamonds and diamond buying. Once you know about the 4 Cs and what makes a
diamond beautiful and valuable, the rest is just a numbers game. All you need
to do is have a rough budget in mind, decide the cut and other specifications
of the diamond you are
interested in buying, and then alone start the hunt. Many buyers make the
mistake of settling for the first stone that fulfills their requirements.
Instead of this, it may be wise to look at a few that you like and then compare
them to end up with the best diamond. Be sure to compare prices and not refrain
from asking any question that may pass through your mind. For example, ask why
a particular diamond is costing more than another with similar grading and certification.
Rest assured that if you do the research
beforehand, you will end up with the best
diamonds in New York, for a
price that is lesser than anywhere else in the country.