Top Ten Internet Stores for Diamond Earrings and Earrings

If you have enough time, you can visit hundreds of stores, online and offline, in search of diamond earrings and earrings. I didn’t keep count of everyone I researched for this article, but there were certainly dozens. One thing I found while researching was that the buyer needs to be careful and use due diligence when choosing a merchant. It is up to the buyer to make sure they get a diamond of proper grading and clarity.

Unfortunately, there are some merchants that will sell you a lesser stone and call it whatever you want. When you think about the clarity rating, most will be happy with a rating of 1-3. Remember, not everyone uses these qualification terms in the same way and it’s an easy trap to fall into when someone offers you certified products. For earrings on a budget, I-1 clarity can work quite well and can go up quite a bit in size. HI is a pretty good color range. With the due diligence warning sounded, here are the top ten stores ordered by price, quality, and service.

· diamonds on the web

This reseller has over 24 years of experience serving customers on the Internet. They maintain their own inventories as they are true wholesalers and as such Diamond On Web is sold exclusively to retailers throughout North America. However, as the Internet grew in popularity, they saw a great opportunity to reach customers directly and pass the savings on. They provide free shipping, free gift wrapping, low price guarantee, 30-day money-back guarantee, lifetime updates, and laser inscription.

· Diamond Jewelry Masters

Diamond Jewelry Masters is an affiliate of the Jewelers Alliance, a leading member of the jewelry industry for over 30 years. Their site is very easy to navigate and the different configurations and prices are arranged in such a way that comparisons as to clarity, size and grade are presented beautifully. Diamond Jewelry Masters are true wholesalers offering gems that are truly competitively priced. They offer free shipping on all sets, a 30-day risk-free return policy, extended warranty plans, and offer a free tutorial on how to buy a beautiful diamond at the lowest price.

· Single Diamond Studs

If you’re just looking for earrings, this dealer specializes in them and gets high marks for longevity, having been in the diamond earring business for 30 years. His offices are located in Tulsa, OK, and anyone passing through can stop by. His COO is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, the world’s foremost authority on gemstones and diamonds, and is always available to answer your gemstone and jewelry questions. They also feature live chat, direct phone service, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and free shipping on all purchases.

· smart offers

If you’re primarily interested in bargain-priced gems, Smart Bargains is your “blueberry.” They boast over 10,000 products and up to 70% savings and have a whole section of nothing but earrings. They claim over 3 million satisfied customers in their 10 years of serving online shoppers, a 30-day return policy, and free shipping with no minimum purchase.

· anjolee

Anjolee is another merchant that gets very high marks for longevity, having been established in 1977 and has been one of the leaders in jewelry manufacturing since its inception. His position is simple: Cut out the middleman and save on your purchase. It’s certainly hard to argue with the logic and the quality of it and the price of its product ranks right next to the other leaders. They also offer custom fit, a 30-day return policy, and according to his testimonials, excellent customer service.

· main style

Primestyle is another dealer that offers high quality gems at very reasonable prices. They have a great selection of diamonds to choose from and their affiliate network with the big diamond manufacturers seems to give them a competitive advantage. They have been around for over five years and are in the process of expanding, which is usually a good sign in these tough economic times. They offer a 15-day return policy, a free jewelry box with every purchase, and include online chat during business hours.

· Abazias Diamonds

Abazias has two main claims about his competition. One, since they are a publicly traded company (ABZA), it makes them more accountable and therefore more trustworthy according to Abazias. Second, they have an inventory of over 150,000 diamonds and have a “more is better” philosophy: they claim to make less profit on each item, allowing them to undercut their competitors. Their service includes custom setup, informative videos, free shipping, and warranties on all their gems.

· jewelers of the day

Day’s Jewelers is undoubtedly one of the oldest diamond retailers in the country. Based in New England, they have been in the diamond business for almost 100 years. They have various educational materials on their website to educate newbies in finding the best jewelry for their money. Day’s also claims that all of its stores are staffed with trained employees and graduate gemologists from the Gemological Institute of America. In addition, they have a master goldsmith and jewelry designer in each store. Day’s purchases diamonds directly from diamond mines and diamond cutters around the world at the best prices and claims to have sold more diamonds than any other store in Northern New England. Services include a lifetime warranty; trade-ins, excellent customer service and satisfaction.

· netcarats

NetCarats has to rank high among online diamond wholesalers on the internet. The founder of the company is a member of the prestigious New York Diamond Dealers Club and the Jewelers Board of Trade. This experience has put him in a good position with producers around the world, allowing NetCarats to be highly competitive with his prices. The management team has over 40 years of combined experience in the wholesale diamond business, as well as finance and business development experience. NetCarats offers free shipping, free appraisals and free gift wrapping, as well as the standard 30-day warranty.

· cheap diamonds

Diamonds Cheap emphasizes on their home page that it’s not their diamonds that are cheap, but their price. Diamonds Cheap also emphasizes that they donate a portion of each sale to certain charities like Military Aid and provide a link on their page for those who want to join them and give. Diamonds Cheap only sells certified diamonds and since it is an online-only business, they are not encumbered with retail overhead. This allows them to be extremely competitive with their prices. They also offer free shipping and a gift with every purchase, as well as a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

That’s my pick for the top ten. There isn’t much of a difference between the top and bottom, but it will at least give you a decent comparison among hundreds. I hope you find it useful.

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John.