The Most Important Aspect of a Diamond Isn’t on Any Report

Published

8 years ago

June 27, 2017

Aleah Arundale

Here’s what customers really want.

There’s a crucial quality that diamond-grading reports don’t capture, says Aleah Arundale.

In this short video, she talks about what customers are really looking for when they shop for a diamond.

Hint: To really figure out if a gemstone has the desired traits, consumers need to visit a jewelry store in person.

Take a look:

ALEAH ARUNDALE is a third-generation GIA graduate gemologist and a fifth-generation jeweler turned loose diamond wholesaler. Selling diamonds on the road lets her share great ideas from hundreds of different jewelers from all over the country. Sign up for her Jewelry Sales Tips newsletter by emailing her at aleah@olympiandiamonds.com or calling (800) 882-8900.

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