Bonded Diamonds by Sunil Tanna

Bonded Diamonds by Sunil Tanna
When you shop for diamonds, you should consider dealing with a bonded jeweler (only about 5% of jewelers are bonded).
The advantage of a bonded jeweler, is that the jeweler will sell bonded diamonds, Buying a bonded diamond may cost more than buying a non-bonded diamond, but when you look at the advantages of the bonded option, you probably decide that it is well worth the extra expense.
1. Bonded diamonds have a buy back policy for the life of the diamond. No matter how long you have had the diamond, you can take it back to the bonded jeweler and sell it back to him or her, for a 100% refund.
2. Bonded diamonds also have a breakage policy. If the stone breaks or chips, the bonded jeweler will replace it with a new one - one time. No jeweler would ever offer such a policy on any stone that was not 100% natural, so just the offer of such a policy should give you peace of mind concerning the quality of the diamond.
3. Bonded diamonds are natural and untreated.
4. Bonded diamonds increase in value, with a fixed appreciation rate that is designed to keep up with inflation. This means that a diamond that is worth a certain amount of money today will be worth more in the future, as the price of diamonds continues to rise. This generally does not apply to buy backs, but it does typically apply to trade-ins. Additionally, by purchasing a bonded diamond, you are protected against the possibility of a market crash. If a market crash occurs, the value of diamonds will drop. However, the bonded jeweler guarantees to refund you the difference between what the diamond is now worth and what you paid for it before the market crash.
It may be difficult to find a bonded jeweler in your area. You can look for a bonded jeweler in your area by searching the Internet, or by calling the local jewelry stores. If you can find one, you ought to consider dealing with the bonded jeweler as opposed to dealing with an unbonded jeweler.
And remember, when dealing with the bonded jeweler, specifically tell him that you are interested in bonded diamonds!
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