Black Friday diamond jewelry can be a very good buy. A big percentage on a tag, though, tells you nothing until you see the piece behind it. A few simple questions will tell you almost everything you need to know.
Sales are starting early this year, and we have one piece we want you to see. First, the checklist.
Read the Specs Before You Read the Discount
A discount only matters against a real, clearly described piece. Before you look at the price, look at the description. Total carat weight, color, clarity, metal and length should all be listed. If one is missing, ask.
Here is what a clear listing looks like: 10ct total weight, E color, VVS clarity, 14K white gold, 17 inches. Five facts in one line. Nothing to decode.
The Black Friday Diamond Jewelry Checklist
Keep these six points handy as you browse.
- Total carat weight. On a tennis piece, this is the combined weight of every stone, not a single diamond.
- Color. D to F is colorless. That is the range you want for a bright, icy white look.
- Clarity. VVS means the tiny inclusions are very, very slight. You will not see them without magnification.
- Metal. 14K white gold is a strong everyday choice. Look for the karat stamp.
- Length. 16 inches sits at the base of the neck. 17 inches falls just below the collarbone.
- Return terms. Ask before you buy, and ask for the answer in writing.
Not sure what the grades really mean? Our guide to lab-grown diamond 4Cs explains what actually changes from one grade to the next.
Something New: The Graduated Tennis Necklace
Most tennis necklaces use diamonds that are all the same size. This one does not. The stones start smaller along the sides and grow toward the center, so the sparkle builds right where the eye lands.
It is our 10ct Lab-Grown Diamond Graduated Tennis Necklace. E color, VVS clarity, 14K white gold, 17 inches. The price is $3,380, down from $5,200. That is $1,820 off, a 35% savings.
A graduated line reads a little more dressed up than a straight row of matching stones. It frames the neckline and gives the eye a place to settle. And 17 inches is the length that works with almost everything in your closet.
See the 10ct Graduated Tennis Necklace
Prefer the Classic Look?
A continuous line of matching stones is the original, and it is still a favorite. Two lab-grown tennis necklaces to consider:
- 5ct Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Necklace. D color, VVS clarity, 14K white gold, 16 inches. $2,395, down from $4,350.
- 16.5ct Lab-Grown Diamond Tennis Necklace. E color, VS1 clarity, 14K white gold, 16 inches. $4,550.
Still deciding on length and carat weight? Our complete guide to lab-grown diamond tennis necklaces walks through both.
Studs and Tennis Bracelets Are Marked Down Too
Plenty of pieces are on sale right now. Browse lab-grown diamond studs for the pair that goes with everything, or lab-grown tennis bracelets for the piece she reaches for every morning. Prices change, so check each product page for the current number.
Quick Answers
Is Black Friday a good time to buy diamond jewelry? It can be. It works best when the listing is complete and the price is clear, which is why the checklist above comes first.
What should I check first? The specs. Total carat weight, color, clarity, metal and length. If a listing leaves any of them out, ask.
Does a lab-grown diamond look different from a mined one? No. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, chemically and optically the same.
Why Buy Diamond Jewelry at ID Jewelry
We have been in the Diamond District since 1986. Our showroom is at 15 West 47th Street, Suite 305, New York, NY 10036. We are engagement ring specialists, and we are an authorized Gabriel & Co. retailer, best known for fine designer engagement rings.
Every order ships free. And if you would rather see a piece in person, come in. Try on the necklace, hold the studs up to the light, and ask us anything on the checklist.
Questions about any piece? Call us at 888-921-9372 and we will help you find the right one.