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Diamond district, W 47 st

This area is famous for BUYING jewelry

http://www.diamonddistrict.org/home.html

But has anyone ever SOLD their used jewelery in the diamond district? Sold diamonds, scrap gold, old rings that you don't want for their gold or silver value, estate gems, etc.

Just wondering. How'd it go?
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cmsv
cmsv 2yrs+
Not in the Diamond district - but I discovered that if you take your old gold to a jeweler who deals directly with the refiner, you get a better price. Just about every pawn shop is buying gold, but it really does pay to go to the pros.
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
Anyone ever had dealings with Canal Street jewelry vendors? Always wondered whether they were reputable.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
My friend bought some jewelry from a street vendor on Canal St once and it broke a week later. Thankfully she only paid $10 for it.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@uraniumfish we actually went into Luk Fook jewelers in Canal Street yesterday. My husband wanted a slimmer wedding band to replace his thicker platinum one. They didnt have his size but were willing to order it for him. Luk Fook is an NYC outpost of a huge Hong Kong chain so I guess they are okay but we didnt order the band so I cant give more information.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
The only point I can make here is that you really do have to be careful with what you buy. Some stores will rip you off. Unless you have Internet on your cell phone, you normally can't check out a store or company before you purchase anything. I was told that one way to know if the stuff the store sells is good, is by looking at the size of the store, its condition, and the atmosphere. A friend of mine told me that if the store is well kept, they care enough about their appearance so as to please their customers.
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JeffK
JeffK 2yrs+
I would recommend Diamond Scene in the diamond disctrict if you are looking to BUY or SELL jewelry. The store is very nice, if you are selling you don't have to deal with these shady characters on the street who only buy for a living. They have been my jewelers for over 10 years and recently were written up in the New York Times for giving the best price on gold. We traded some gold in towards jewelry but there were people that just sold gold for cash.

All in all a great place to buy or sell.

Here is their info... Diamond Scene 9 West 47th St. Located in Diamond District. 646-366-8998 www.diamondscene.com
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@JeffK: Thanks for the tip. Maybe one day when I am ready and my girlfriend is to, I'll go there to price an engagement ring.
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alfa
alfa 2yrs+
You should sell your gold to Andrew & Peter Fabrikant Fine Diamonds of Manhattan. Their staff is very nice and easy to work with. Plus they offered me more than any other jeweler or cash for gold place I visited.
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ChrisM5
ChrisM5 2yrs+
the best place to sell gold in the diamond district is to http://www.buyersofnewyork.com
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JohnM13
JohnM13 2yrs+
If you intend to shop there, it would be wise to do some research and learn how to avoid some common scams run by unethical business owners there. This is a good place to start: http://beyond4cs.com/2015/02/nyc-diamond-district-shoppers-trap/
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samg13
samg13 2yrs+
The best way to explore the diamond district is by taking the tour of the district. I visited New York earlier this year and randomly stumbled across the tour providers outside. It was an amazing experience and very informative. https://diamonddistrict.tours/
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samg13
samg13 2yrs+
The best way to explore the diamond district is by taking the tour of the district. I visited New York earlier this year and randomly stumbled across the tour providers outside. It was an amazing experience and very informative. www.diamonddistrict.tours
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