What do I do if I found a diamond?

Always attempt to find the owner if possible, or turn the item in to the police. Most states will allow finders to keep the property if the owner does not show up to claim it after a certain time. Failure to report a found item can lead to criminal charges.

What to do if you find a lost ring?

Consider contacting the local police department and file a lost item report. If someone did happen to find and pick up your ring, chances are they might turn it into the local police department.

Can I sell a diamond ring I found?

The diamond ring that you found on the ground is not yours. If you wish to sell it to get the most value, it is advisible to go to a reputed certified dealer who in most probability will ask for the original purchase invoice and certificate.

What should you do if you find jewelry?

Most jurisdictions allow you to hand in found items and fill out a claim form. If you do this, the police will hold it for a certain number of months and if no one comes to claim it, you get to keep the item as your own. If you do not fill out the claim, they will keep it and sell it for the county.

Can a diamond ring be traced?

“In any case, rough or polished, (both types were taken) it is virtually impossible to trace the stolen diamonds.” If they are uncut diamonds, the thieves will likely send them to cutting centers in India, Israel, South Africa and the USA. “It is impossible to trace a rough diamond.

Can you sell found diamonds?

A diamond wholesale buyer or diamond exchange will melt the metal down to scrap. Wholesale jewelry buyers need to make a profit when they resell your ring or earrings, so they like to buy low, and then turn around and sell your diamond for a higher price.

Can diamond rings be traced?

As wonderful as it is to know that diamonds can be traced to their owners, it also might concern some that something is inscribed on their diamond. No need to worry because such inscriptions are only detectable by a very select few, and only with the appropriate tools. Similarly, not all lost diamonds are found.

What happens if you find a ring?

Close the ring box immediately and put the ring back exactly where you found it. There’s no need to let your partner know you’ve found the engagement ring, and the longer you look at it, the higher the chance you’ll get caught red-handed.

Can a stolen diamond be traced?

What do you do if you find something valuable?

If you find money, especially a significant amount, you should check your local laws or contact an attorney or the police. If a law requires that you turn over money you have found to the police and you do not do so, you could be charged with larceny or theft.

Do diamonds have identification numbers?

Diamonds graded by the GIA have serial numbers to prove their authenticity. The number is engraved on the girdle of the diamond, which is the area of the stone that separates the top from the bottom. You might worry having a serial number on the diamond impacts its quality or performance, but the opposite is true.