BEFORE YOU YOU BUY DIAMONDS ON THE INTERNET ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS

1. Does the website have a new Cyber Identity or have they been established for many years? (The Diamond Registry was established in 1962)
2. Are the names of the principal and diamond expert clearly stated on the website? (Joseph Schlussel, President of the Diamond Registry is an internationally recognized diamond expert)
3. Is there an address located in one of the diamond centers listed? (The Main Office address is listed on top of this page. The Diamond Registry is located in the heart of the New York diamond district at Fifth avenue and 47th Street)
4. Is there a telephone number listed where you can discuss your diamond questions? (Call 212-575-0444 for the Diamond Registry. We are available anytime in the United States & Worldwide)
5. Is the website a generic dot com selling diamonds along with watches, perfume and soap or are they diamond specialists? ((The Diamond Registry exclusively sells Diamonds & we also provide as a service, diamond mountings)
6. Does the web site pressure you to buy immediately? Buying a Diamond is a major decision that needs thought and analysis. (The Diamond Registry would encourage you to compare and discuss your decision with our experts. When you are ready you can fill out a free diamond quote request. Please read the articles on our web site and feel free to call with any questions at 212-575-0444.)
7. For how long has this diamond company been in business?( We were established over 40 years ago)
8. Is the business a member in good standing of at least three of the following six professional organizations? (The Diamond Registry is a member of ALL six)

   Diamond Dealers Club
   World Federation of Diamond Bourses
   Jewelers Board of Trade
   Gemological Association of Great Britain
   Jewelry Information Center
   Jewelers Vigilance Committee

9. Will you be able to speak to an experienced diamond professional on the phone to discuss all the intricate details of the diamond and the certificate? (At the diamond registry our expert is at your service)
10. Do they provide a Free Quote without you having to provide them another stone as a baseline? (We provide free quotes unconditionally)
11. Does the firm offer to fax you the full and unabridged Certificate? (We fax or email all over the world)
12. Do they offer an option to send you a computer analysis printout of the diamond you select? (We offer a detailed megascope analysis if requested)
13. Do they push to sell their inventory or from a cutters inventory list or do they comparison shop for the best buy for you? (We compare prices to find you the best possible value)
14. Are they represented in the diamond Exchanges in New York, Antwerp and Tel Aviv? (The Diamond Registry is listed in all three exchanges)
15. Do they have a genuine customer base of Diamond Dealers and Jewelers in the US and Overseas? (The Diamond Registry caters to a clientele of over 2000 jewelers worldwide. The paradigm shift to the World Wide Web has allowed us to provide some of these services to the consumer)
16. Do they offer an option to see the diamond of your choice at a local Jeweler? (The Diamond Registry gives you the "look-first" option which allows you to see the diamond of your choice at an agreed location)
17. Is the principal of the website examining each diamond before shipment or is the diamond drop shipped from New York dealers. (All diamonds sold by Diamondregistry.com are examined and evaluated by our Diamond Expert)
18. Does the website double check each diamond in the Diamond Dealers Club with an official Weight Slip -accurate to 1/1000 of a carat (a carat is 1/5 of a gram)? (The Diamond Registry offers you accurate diamond weight)
19. Does the website offer to send the diamond to you with a CONDITIONAL INVOICE With full Money Refund for the period clearly specified on the invoice? (Some Dot.Coms charge restocking or Gemologist examination fees. The Diamond Registry does not penalize you for returns)
20. Do they offer an option to laser inscribe the girdle with the certificate number, special date, or a love message. (The Diamond Registry offers you these services)