Frequently Asked Questions

What is TradersDiamonds.com?

TradersDiamonds.com is an e-commerce website where people from the diamond trade can come and buy loose diamonds. It has been launched by CaratLane Trading Pvt Ltd who previously launched CaratLane .com in August 2008.Back to top

What is CaratLane.com?

CaratLane.com is a consumer e-commerce website launched by CaratLane Trading Pvt Ltd. It offers loose diamonds and diamond jewellery. Back to top

What is the difference between CaratLane.com and TradersDiamonds.com?

CaratLane.com is consumer website and sells both diamonds and diamond jewellery. TradersDiamonds.com is trade website and sells only loose diamonds. The prices on TradersDiamonds.com are commensurate to trade prices and lower than the prices on CaratLane.comBack to top

Where are your offices?

The company is based out of Chennai, India. We also have an office in Mumbai, India. Back to top

Who owns the diamonds that are displayed on the website?

TradersDiamonds does not own the diamonds displayed on the website. They have tied up with around 4000 diamond manufacturers from around the world and display the consolidated inventory of these manufacturers on the TradersDiamonds Website. Back to top

Can we look diamonds physically before buying?

Usually we do not have a system of showing the diamond. However, in case the diamond is available in Mumbai or Chennai and the customer is willing to check the diamond in the same location, arrangements can be made to show the diamond. However, the customer should first confirm that he is satisfied with all the terms including price of the diamond, before the diamond can be shown to him. The customer will have to come to the CaratLane Trading Pvt Ltd office to inspect the diamond. Back to top

Does TradersDiamonds have any minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

No they do not. The customer is free to buy any number of diamonds. Back to top

How do you ship the diamonds?

The Diamonds are shipped within India through the trade couriers or 'Angadiyas' Back to top

What are the charges for the shipment?

Shipping is absolutely free of cost. Back to top

What is the minimum time required for the delivery of diamonds at my destination?

Normally diamonds in India can be delivered in 2 business days.
International diamonds will take 4 business days for delivery.
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What are your payment terms?

TradersDiamonds only works on Cash payment terms. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, D.D or account transfer Back to top

Do you accept online payment?

TradersDiamonds does not accept any online payment. Back to top

Do you accept payment in US Dollars or other currencies also?

We accept Money in Indian Rupees only. Back to top

How do I confirm an order for a diamond?

An order is confirmed on the payment of an advance amount. This amount depends on the diamond and can be anything from 10% to 20% of the order value. Balance amount can be paid on delivery. Back to top

What is your multiplier?

The multiplier is the prevailing bank exchange rate on the day the order is confirmed Back to top

Can we make an offer / negotiate / bargain on the price?

You can negotiate price by making a confirmed offer for a diamond. You can do this by quoting a price at which you will surely go ahead and buy the diamond. Back to top

What do you mean by Confirmed Offer?

In a confirmed offer, you first offer a price for the diamond. And if that price is met you are bound to purchase that diamond. Back to top

In the certified diamonds, what is the carat range you are dealing into?

We have certified diamonds from 0.30ct to 10.00 carats. Back to top

Do you sell non certified diamonds?

No. As of now, TradersDiamonds only sells certified diamonds. Back to top

What certificate do you offer with the diamonds?

A TradersDiamonds diamond comes with a certificate from one of these 4 international gemmological labs - Gemological Institute of America (GIA), International Gemological Institute (IGI), Hoge Raad Voor Diamant (HRD) or American Gem Society (AGS). Back to top

What if we do not like the diamonds? Can we return?

TradersDiamonds does not have a return policy. We suggest that you carefully select your diamonds so that the need of return does not arise. We do a thorough check of the diamond before it is sent out to ensure that such situations do not arise. Back to top

What If I am not able to find what I am looking for?

You can let us know what exactly you are looking for and we will either help you find it or get back to you with some options. Back to top

Are your all diamonds natural?

Yes, we only carry natural conflict-free diamonds that are Kimberly process compliant and do not sell laboratory or man-made diamonds. Back to top