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Dear Diamonds…Did You Know?

When it comes to diamonds…business always gets serious. However, just as with everything else on this Planet, diamonds too carry some fun and quite interesting facts you should know about.

Diamonds in History across the Globe

  • India was the sole source of mining for diamonds up until the late 18h century. There was no other country in the World where diamonds could be procured for our great Kings and Queens…
  • Diamond mining and production in India saw a slowdown of course after everything has been mined out. In the 1730s, a new pool of diamonds has been discovered in Brazil.
  • In North America diamonds were found in the 1850s, but this discovery was not looked upon as amazing especially after huge diamonds reserves were discovered in Africa. ..and this is how the great Diamond Rush started…
  • When it comes to volume, Russia is the number one producer of diamonds in the world. When it comes to value, Botswana is the country producing the most expensive diamonds on Earth.
  • Currently, USA purchases approximately 40% of the world’s best quality diamonds production. How does this translate? That US is the market leader when it comes to diamond trading.

Diamonds Fun & Curiosities

  • It is impossible for a diamond to “perish” in a house fire for example. Diamonds can be burned at minimum 1300 degrees, and in general a house fire will reach 1000 degrees.
  • Diamonds are considered the most important gemstones for people born in April. If you are lucky enough to be born in April, you can demand your birthstone that symbolizes luck, affection and never-ending love.
  • Diamonds are formed at approximately 80 to 120 miles below the surface of the Earth. Luckily for the miners, they are brought closer to the surface by the movement of the volcanoes and the final eruption. 
  • Diamonds are indeed the hardest natural substance on Earth.
  • When it comes to their age…diamonds can be even 3+ billions of years old
  • The meaning of the word ‘diamond’ actually comes from the Greek ‘adamas’ which translates into ‘indestructible’
  • In older times, when diamonds were easily accessible….some warriors actually decorated their armors with diamonds when they were going into battle. They believed diamonds will bring them luck, and make them invincible too…
  • Nowadays, lab created diamonds resemble almost 100% the naturally mined diamonds. It really takes a lot of experience and extensive testing in order to tell the difference between a lab grown gemstone and one that is mined naturally.
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Terri S.

Bridgewater, MA

After having been highly skeptical about using an on-line vendor for such a personal transaction, I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with Diamond Buyers International! The representative I dealt with, Demitri , was extremely honest, knowledgeable and most pleasant to work with. I truly felt as though he was with me every step of the way and was always transparent with information, increasingly earning my trust with each level of the process. Every inquiry I had along the way was met with an immediate response and reassurance. After receiving the initial inquiry quote, Diamond Buyers sent me a pre-paid fed ex package and received my items the next day. Upon receipt the certified inspection process from their experts and offer were completed within 24 hours. Having access to a DBI on-line account made it possible for me to track the shipment of my merchandise and each stage of the transaction. In conclusion, I am very happy with my business transaction with Diamond Buyers International and would enthusiastically recommend this company to any of my friends and family.

Items Sold .88 Round Diamond Ring
Amount Recieved $1,675+

David G.

St. Augustine, FL

Diamond Buyers International is honest and fair. The price they gave me was much better than what The Diamond Valet, WP Diamonds, and my local jeweler offered. I will definitely do business with them again!

Items Sold 5.06 Round L SI1
Amount Recieved $38,000+

Bob A.

Fort Wayne, IN

Thanks for all your help in selling the large diamonds for us. You were most fair, proficient, and knowledgeable....

Items Sold 5.33 Round and 2.52 Round
Amount Recieved $55,500+

Sue K.

Washington, DC

I went to local stores, shopped around online, but price Diamond Buyers International gave me couldn’t be beat—and I had the money wired into my bank account that day. I’m truly satisfied with their customer service. DBI is the way to go!

Items Sold 2.31-carat diamond engagement ring
Amount Recieved $16,000+

Martha S.

Rego Park, NY

Thank you so much for your professionalism, customer service, and your business. You made this process as painless and time efficient as possible. I am especially grateful of how quick this process was and how quickly I received my direct deposit.

Items Sold 1.00 Round G VS2
Amount Recieved $3,800+

Steve S.

Sacramento, CA

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! In a field filled with crooks and scam artists, Diamond Buyers International does exactly what they promise to do and they do it in a prompt professional manner. The day they received my diamond, they evaluated it (at the same price quoted over the phone), and in less than 48 hours the money was deposited in my account. The next next time I need to buy or sell jewelry - there's only one place I'm going - Diamond Buyers International!

Items Sold 1.1 Carat Diamond
Amount Recieved $4,270+

Martha B.

Newark, NJ

Diamond Buyers International did a great job talking to me about what I had and what it was worth. They gave me a price I was very happy with, and I recommend them to anyone looking to get some cash for their old diamonds!

Items Sold Assorted diamond jewelry from grandmother’s collection
Amount Recieved $2,300+

Babs M.

Akron, OH

Diamond Buyers International was fantastic! At first I was skeptical and worried about sending my diamond ring away to be evaluated, but all the good reviews I read online were 100 percent true. Diamond Buyers was easy, quick and offered me a good price. Demitri was always prompt to keep me updated with emails, and was available to answer questions by phone, as well. If you need to sell jewelry, this is definitely the way to do it.

Items Sold 1.70 carat round diamond
Amount Recieved $5,500+

Tarah A.

Oklahoma

My experience with Diamond Buyers International was seamless. The representative I dealt with was very responsive and easy to work with. I talked to several other diamond buyers to ensure I was getting a good price for my stone prior to selling to DBI. I looked at many options and did my research prior to selling my stone. Once I agreed to send in the diamond, I was paid the same day they received it for more than the amount guaranteed. I highly recommend DBI and overall very pleased with our transaction.

Items Sold 1.76 Round G SI1
Amount Recieved $9,250+

Becky W.

Petersburg, VA

The service is prompt and the pricing is beyond fair. Without a doubt, I will always choose Diamond Buyers International—they’re safe, convenient, fair and dependable!

Items Sold Assorted gold rings & diamond bangles (1 – 4 ctw)
Amount Recieved $7,000+

Carrie H.

Florida

I am beyond thrilled at how quick and easy it was to sell my diamonds to you. At first, I was hesitant because DBI was an online site, but I read many great reviews about your company. You were great with communication and I never felt like I didn't know what was happening. My estimate was fair and payment was very fast. Thank you so much for the positive experience.

Items Sold Diamond studs and Pendant
Amount Recieved $6,500+

Tina S.

Tucson, AZ

The sale of my diamond has been nothing short of incredible. DBI was fast in their appraisal and notifications of receipt of my item. I would highly recommend them if you are wanting to sell your jewelry. I have had a great experience and can't say enough about the professionalism I received throughout my transaction!

Items Sold 1.20 Carat Round Diamond Ring
Amount Recieved $3,000+
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