Tips for auction buyers
The old words of wisdom " buyer beware " and
" if something seems too good to be true then it probably is "
are still good sound advice for auction buyers today.
Our website carries a constant stream of 100's of diamond auctions
listed on eBay and it is impossible to assess every detail of every one,
we therefore suggest before actually placing any bid on any auction,
you read the vendors details and description most carefully,
looking out for odd phrases such as :-
"Lab Diamonds","Genuine simulated Diamonds"
& "Genuine created Diamonds"
similar statements do occasionally appear in the small print.
Any item so described will almost certainly NOT be real natural diamonds.
Also genuine diamonds are almost always mounted in fully hallmarked
gold or platinum, seldom in silver and never in base or plated metal.
In addition most modern diamond rings have the letters DIA
stamped within the shank of the ring next to the hallmark.
99% of vendors on eBay are honest and trustworthy and their
customer feedback will reflect this, so check the feedback rating
before proceeding to the bidding stage,
remember you can always ask a question of the vendor.
Finally check that the item will be sent out by "insured special delivery,"
standard Royal Mail and Royal Mail recorded delivery service
will not insure money or jewellery, it is specifically excluded in
the small print and they will not pay on a none delivered item,
It will be classed as your loss if the item goes astray in the post
so our advice is pay the extra and " insure it "
With all that said let us also point out there are real bargains
to be had on eBay auctions every day,
secondhand diamond jewellery is put up for sale for many reasons,
such as a break-up or divorce, an unwanted inheritance
or in these financially difficult times simply a shortage of cash,
whatever the vendors reason it could be a buying opportunity for
YOU