Review diamonds.com before you buy from them. Find out exactly who you are dealing with and how secure they are.
Who Are Diamonds.comDiamonds.com, not to be confused with diamonds.net (a Rapaport company), are based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They are purely an online Diamond Jeweler and do not have a shop front or sell retail through a shop.
Diamonds.com state they have a database of over 40,000 loose diamonds and hundreds of styles of jewelry and are constantly adding new diamonds and designs.
Diamonds.com Customer ServiceIn one area of the site Diamonds.com state they have sales consultants available by phone from 6am to 5pm PST Monday through to Friday on a toll free number yet in another they state “8am-5pm (PST) Monday - Friday”
Diamonds.com is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. So in compliance with the state tax law, they are required only to collect sales tax on orders shipped within the state of Nevada. They do not charge sales tax for shipments to any other state.
Information on their website about diamonds, such as cut, clarity, color and carat weight, is available as is information on gold and other precious metals.
There are customer service consultants available on the toll free line for further information also.
Diamonds.com ProductsDiamonds.com claim that all their diamonds are either GIA or AGS certified but for an additional cost they will supply an additional independent appraisal from a registered appraiser to further verify you the purchase.
Information on each diamond product is very basic.
e.g 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings 1.00tcw
Earring Information
Style code: 130
Metal: 14k Yellow
Closure: Pushback
Diamond Information
No. of diamonds: 2-0.50ct round
Total Weight: 1.00 ct
Color: G - H
Clarity: SI1 - SI2
diamond price $2,809 so they are not cheap either.
Another example
18k Two Tone Gold Three Stone Anniversary Setting (3.50tcw)
Ring information
Style code: 408
Metal: 18k Yellow
Band Width: 3.8-7.00 mm
Ring Height: 8.5 mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Diamond information
Center Diamond
Shape:
Color:
Clarity:
Side Diamonds
Quantity:
Color:
Clarity:
Diamond price is $430.
Note there is no information on the side diamonds provided.
Diamonds.com ShippingOrders are normally processed by diamonds.com as they are received. Diamonds they have in stock are shipped within 1 or 2 days provided payment is verified. In the case of a diamond that requires setting then the order would take longer. Generally around 5 to 7 business days.
Diamonds.com deliver orders within the United States, and its territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands) only.
If you are overseas you will need to visit set up a mail forwarding account with other external service providers such as US Global Mail for example, and then you can place an order with diamonds.com using the US mailing address acquired.
Diamonds.com ship to the billing address only unless specified differently at the time the order is placed. If you want to ship to a different address you will need to advise your credit card company (if paying by credit card) and have this address added to your account. Diamonds.com insist that the billing and shipping address must be verified by the credit card company or issuing bank.
All orders are shipped and insured via Federal Express or US Postal Service (to APO/FPO address and US Territories). If any other courier service is requested, additional shipping charges will apply.
As FedEx is unable to deliver to a P.O. Box address a physical street address and a signature upon receipt is required for delivery.
Diamonds.com Payment OptionsDiamonds.com accept all the usual major credit cards, American Express, VISA, MasterCard & Discover as well as wire transfers directly to their bank. Upon request when the order is placed bank details are supplied to the customer.
Diamonds.com do not accept payments by check, personal or corporate or postal money orders.
Diamonds.com Returns PolicyDiamonds.com offer a 30-day warranty against manufacturer defect of the item. According to diamonds.com, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days from receipt of the order provided the item is in the same condition as it was received. No questions will be asked and you will receive a complete refund of the purchase price of the piece (excluding the shipping charges). Upon receipt of the returned item it will be inspected by diamonds.com. Items not in original condition and/or packaging, showing signs of wear, or that have been personalized with engraving will not be accepted for return.
Diamonds.com advise a sensible precaution when shipping diamonds which is, for security reasons, do not write ‘diamond’ or ‘jewelry’ anywhere on the outside of the box.
Diamonds.com SecurityDiamonds.com state they only use insured carriers, specifically FedEx. All shipments are insured for the full value of their contents until signed for by the recipient. The incident of loss is no greater than any other purchase you may make over the Internet. If in fact the shipment is lost, we will provide a replacement or a full refund.
Diamonds.com has an extensive privacy policy which is well worth reading. Diamonds.com uses a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to connect with the customer ’s computer. This protocol is the finest security available. SSL encrypts sensitive customer information and guards it from interception and misuse so the customers credit card and private details are secure. Diamonds.com also state that, “Protection of offline customer information is of paramount importance as well. All customer information, not just the sensitive information mentioned above, is restricted in our offices. Employees are granted access to personally identifiable information on a strict “need to know” basis”, and the servers which store personally identifiable information are located in a secure environment, in a locked facility.
Diamond.com Warranty GuaranteeDiamonds.com offers a limited 30-day warranty guaranteed against defects in manufacturing and workmanship. This warranty, however, does not apply to items subjected to excessive wear, abuse, or physical damage whether accidental or otherwise.
Last word on Diamonds.comDiamonds.com state they are committed to working with suppliers that abide by the Kimberly Process Act that guarantees that each and every single purchase is documented as a diamond from a legitimate source and is conflict-free.
If you have bought any diamonds or jewelry from diamonds.com, please feel free to leave your feedback on the quality of service and products including any diamonds.com online complaints and special attention or service given by diamonds.com online.
