The Atlantic :: Magazine :: Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond?

The Atlantic :: Magazine :: Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond?: "Retail jewelers, especially the prestigious Fifth Avenue stores, prefer not to buy back diamonds from customers, because the offer they would make would most likely be considered ridiculously low. The 'keystone,' or markup, on a diamond and its setting may range from 100 to 200 percent, depending on the policy of the store;"