Are diamonds from Costco real?
Costco offers our members high quality jewelry at an exceptional value. Our team of GIA Graduate Gemologists inspect every diamond to ensure it meets Costco’s strict quality standards. We only sell natural and untreated diamonds.
What clarity are Costco diamonds?
VS2
We guarantee that all diamonds supplied by Costco Wholesale have a clarity to be “VS2” or better and color to be “I” or better as outlined by the industry standard in the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grading guide. Costco only sells diamond cut grades that range from Very Good to Excellent.
Are Costco diamonds ethically sourced?
Diamonds that we offer for sale are procured from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict and comply with the United Nations resolutions set forth by the Kimberly Process procedure.
Can you return diamond to Costco?
If you’re not happy with your purchase, you can return a piece of diamond jewelry to Costco within 48 hours. You don’t need a receipt for this type of return. But you do need to have the relevant documents given at the time of purchase if the item is 1.00 carat and over.
Why are some diamonds so cheap?
There’s been an oversupply of rough diamonds in recent years, especially in smaller gems. Retailers are holding less inventory, forcing suppliers to keep more stock at a time that prices are falling. Banks have also been abandoning the sector, cutting off credit to an industry that has grown accustomed to cheap money.
Where can I find diamonds in El Dorado County?
Several diamonds throughout El Dorado County at Webber Creek, White Rock Canyon and Smith’s Flat near Placerville. In Nevada County a 1.5 carat diamond was found at French Corral.
Where are the richest diamonds in Texas?
The diamonds at the Cherokee Mine are definitely the richest occurrence in the state, but there have been many others on a small scale. Here are a few places where at least a few diamonds have been recovered: In Amador County near the town of Oleta, Fiddletown and Volcano.
Where can you find diamonds in Oroville?
It is located just west of Lake Oroville in Butte Valley. Most of the diamonds were small and insignificant, but at least one diamond found in 1853 weight 2.25 carats.