Diamonds have always been associated with the old adage "Diamonds are forever", but this cannot be true for everyone. There are many reasons why people would like to sell a diamond ring. Perhaps, after getting divorced they want to get rid of the memories related to their marriage or they want to get a bigger diamond and don't intend to hold on to the old diamond ring anymore! The desire of disposing your diamond ring could have many reasons but make sure that when you sell it, you do it the right way.

Appraisal of the diamond ring:

The diamond is considered to be one of the rarest and most precious gemstones. If you buy a good quality diamond ring then it will cost you a fortune, so when you sell it, try and get a good amount in return. The very first step you need to follow is the appraisal of your diamond ring. This needs to be done before getting in contact with any potential seller.

Appraisal will help you estimate the worth of the ring, but make sure that you approach a certified appraiser for this work. He or she will observe the ring and complete the procedure for appraisal so that the worth is determined. Once this process is over, you will be issued a certificate that will state the result. This certificate can be supplied to the buyers when requested, so that they also get to know what the ring is worth.

How you would like to sell the ring?

The second most important step is determining the method through which the ring would be sold. You can pursue several avenues for selling it. Some people like to sell their jewelry by placing an ad in the newspaper while some prefer online sales because it is not only convenient, but the ad also reaches a wide section of buyers through the Internet. There are many jewelry stores that also purchase used diamond rings and make upfront payment to the seller. You can opt any of these options to find a buyer for your ring.

Parting with the ring:

This is the final, but important step for selling your diamond ring. Parting with diamond jewelry could be difficult for women. Not many people like to sell jewelry even if it has become old. It is considered to be an asset and investment so people prefer collecting more, rather than parting with it. Even you may have some sentimental value attached to the ring, no matter how old it is. So you need to be prepared to part with it, if you are thinking of selling it to someone else. Make all the necessary arrangements so that the buyer gets the ring and you get the money.

Pearls are perhaps the most unique among the world's precious gems. Many of the gems that we have in the market today notably in the jewelry industry are taken from the earth's surface whereas the pearl is produced under the sea. It's uniqueness also comes from the fact that it is the only gem formed in a living organism.

In the past centuries, the pearl was actually known as the queen of all gems as well as the gem of queens, all because of its extraordinary beauty. It has a natural glow in itself as it does not need any polishing compared to gold or diamond.

Owning a piece of pearl jewelry, therefore, gives a woman so much pride and beauty. A great addition to her collection would be a pearl pendant. Whether plain or set in gold and surrounded with diamonds or other precious stones, a pearl pendant is truly an eye catcher.

Of course, it can also be a very special gift to a woman on an important occasion or perhaps, even more special when given without any occasion to celebrate. Pearls do symbolize different meanings at the various occasions in life. It depicts love and marriage in wedding anniversaries, love and romance on Valentine's day and maternal love on Mother's day. For birthdays, pearl is the birthstone for the month of June while during a wedding, a white pearl means love, purity and virtue. In fact, it is a widely held belief that a bride wearing pearls on her wedding day would gain happiness and prosperity in her marriage.

Today, pearls come in different shapes and sizes. The spherical type refers to the popular round pearl which is actually more expensive. Pearls with unique, irregular shapes are called baroque and are the cheapest of all types. Pearls that appear in pear shape and those with symmetry are referred to as symmetrical.

Apart from their shapes, pearls also carry different names depending on the country of their origin. The black pearls come from the South Sea and are produced from black oysters. The most common are the Akoya pearls which are cultured in Japan and are smaller in size about two to 10 millimeter. Also produced in Japan are the white, oval-shaped freshwater pearls cultured in Lake Biwa as well as the rosy pink Kasumiga pearls from the lakes of Tokyo. The South Sea pearls are the biggest, most expensive and very rare. They are silvery grey in color.

The pearl's beauty lies in its color, shape, smooth surface, luster and nacre thickness. The most important factor is the nacre thickness which refers to the thickness of the pearl layers and is the basis in determining a pearl's quality. Its thickness is also based on how long it was cultured.

And so, whatever kind of pearl pendant you have, make sure that you take care of it well to keep its natural beauty. Remember that a pearl jewelry not only symbolizes purity as it also means longevity. In other words, it does not end with time.