Samuelson's Diamonds Diamond Search

Our new Build-a-Ring option was featured in Baltimore Magazine’s 31 days of giving.

This new feature allows you build your ring from scratch choosing your diamond and setting!  Better yet, your new engagement ring can often be delivered in under two weeks!  With the new diamond search, you can choose from over 6,000 diamonds using criteria such as cut, clarity, color, carat, and price.

To see the write-up in Baltimore Magazine please click here.

To get started building your very own engagement ring please click here!

Michele Diamond Deco Day (in stock)

We are dedicated to bringing our customers the finest in quality and fashion jewelry. One line that achieves this is Michele Watches. Known for their trendy look and interchangeable and colorful bands, Michele watches also have another important quality that we love…DIAMONDS! So please cruise the Michele website and contact us for the sale price – or look at our limited build-a-watch selection.  We always run sales on these watches from 25-40% off of retail!

DIAMOND SEARCH

Samuelson’s new diamond search makes it fun to choose the perfect diamond based on color, cut, clarity, price range and other diamond characteristics. There’s even an advanced search for more details like cut grade, polish, symmetry and more! CLICK HERE to check it out and please give us your feedback. The sliding bars make it easy to search and the stone information comes up when you roll over each diamond for quick viewing.

BUILD-A-RING

We have added hundreds of settings in white gold, yellow gold and platinum – with or without diamonds – to our website. Not only can you choose from any metal or style but you can place any shaped diamond in each setting to see what the finished ring will look like. Please CLICK HERE to view our settings and let us know what you like.

Not only are we are committed to bringing our customers the best in diamond selection and service, but we pride ourselves on bringing you cutting edge technology to help with your jewelry buying experience. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with feedback on our new features!

A diamond travels through many lands—and many hands—before it ends up on yours.

Mining: Roughly 65 percent of diamonds are mined in Africa, most of them in Botswana. Diamonds are found in a volcanic rock called kimberlite, which is blasted out of the mine walls in large chunks and then dumped into a crusher to be turned into smaller pieces. These are then taken to a sorting house where the diamonds are separated from the rock through a number of processes that range from using old-fashioned screens to X-rays and lasers.

A 136 carat rough diamond

Sorting, Cutting, and Polishing: In their raw state, diamonds are dull and lusterless; cutting and polishing create the fire that bring stones to life. In decades past, cutters might study a diamond for three days before cutting, but today computer scanners indicate how to cut a stone for maximum brilliance. The final step of cutting, called faceting, also polishes the stone.

Grading: Before the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) created a standardized grading scale in 1953, each retailer had his own system, confusing both customers and dealers. Today, most diamonds are sent to a GIA laboratory to be graded according to cut, color, carat, and clarity—also known as the Four C’s.

Wholesale: After they’re cut, diamonds are sold to dealers or to retailers in bourses, or exchanges. Of the 29 bourses worldwide, Antwerp’s is the largest, with half of all polished stones and 60 percent of all rough stones passing through this exchange. The transactions that take place in many of these bourses are governed by a traditional code of conduct dating back hundreds of years. Professional trust is paramount, and deals worth millions of dollars are sealed with only a handshake.

Retail: Once a retailer has purchased a diamond, it can be set into a piece of jewelry or left loose to sell to customers who want to choose or customize a setting. Some $72 billion worth of diamonds are sold in the United States each year, representing half of the world market. Most of these stones pass through New York’s Diamond District.

For a full selection of diamonds please visit our retail site by clicking here.

Article excerpt from:
The Informer: From the Mine to Your Finger
by Erin Lenczycki | Published October 2011 |
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/articles/504109

An exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard in an undated image courtesy of Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.

An article released yesterday describes the discovery of a new planet. However, this planet is significantly different from those discovered in the past (Click here to read the article). The reason is that this planet is extremely dense and consists of mostly carbon. Why does this matter? Carbon is the key ingredient in diamonds. So as the article suggests, there is a giant diamond circling Earth! Who wants to race to get their hands on this one?

Not only did we want to share this article with you but remind you that we are happy to evaluate any diamond, regardless of whether or not it is the size of a planet or significantly smaller. Please click here to schedule an appointment to visit us in either our two convenient locations in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

To those of you on the East Coast please stay safe this weekend and out of Irene’s way.

When people visit Samuelson’s, they are often surprised at how much they receive for their gold, silver and diamond jewelry. In fact, we had one Washington, D.C. client visit us numerous times as they were cleaning out their father’s house of inherited diamonds, gold and silver. That particular client received over $25,000 by selling broken gold chains, diamonds and silverware. All of these items were of little use to her and she used the money to pay for a year of her son’s college tuition. She did not expect that her diamond jewelry, gold and silver would amount to anything significant, but they did. Needless to say, she was pleasantly surprised.

By now you may be wondering what the next step is. Click here or call 1-800-374-4367 to schedule your appointment today. Then visit us at either of our convenient locations in Baltimore, MD or Chevy Chase, MD to receive an offer on your gold, silver and diamond jewelry.

Diamond Studs

Trying to find a pair of well matched diamond studs is difficult.  However, at Samuelson’s Diamonds it is one of our favorite things to do with diamonds that we buy. Diamond stud earrings are the most versatile piece of jewelry you can own. No matter how big or small, they can be worn with a pair of jeans or for a night out on the town.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR SELECTION and remember if it’s not there, we’ll make it for you!

I have now been with Samuelson’s for a full month. Not only have I learned a lot about buying diamonds, gold and silver from the public but I have also learned a great deal about the retail environment for the luxury segment. I have developed a few thoughts and opinions about what I have witnessed and learned thus far.

I never knew that the competitive landscape of the buying business was as cutthroat as it is. Not to mention the ever-growing amount of competition in the market. However, I have heard overwhelming feedback from our clients that we are the most fair, patient and cleanest operation around.

Today was one of the most interesting days as the largest silver transaction I have witnessed was just processed. I must say that processing silver is by far one of the most tedious processes. However, it is nice to see how educated and enthusiastic our clients are in Chevy Chase. Additionally, every seller has their own story, as do the coins or bullion they are selling. In a backwards way, each transaction contains a bit of a history lesson. I also never knew that bags of silver trade for different prices when compared to spot silver…did you know that?

When it comes to diamonds, I never realized how many people expect to receive the appraised value for their stones. My guess is that approximately 20% of the people have walked into our Chevy Chase office this way. We take pride in educating our clients about the diamond market so that they are more informed to make an educated decision about selling their stones. After we go through the Samuelson’s process, our clients understand the diamond market and how the process works. It is great working with people that are honest and willing to share some insider information about the diamond exchange otherwise known as rapnet.

Having mentors like Ron Samuelson, David Dannenbaum, Paul Bogat and Steve Samuelson have made the learning curve for such a dynamic industry significantly easier. The knowledge and vastly different areas of expertise that each person possesses has made the first month truly exciting. I look forward to developing many exciting campaigns for our clients/consumers and continuing to have fun each day at Samuelson’s Diamonds.

Dave Levin
Director of Marketing
Samuelsons Diamonds

david.levin@baltimorediamonds.com