Toms River's family jeweler since 1964 — a real diamond evaluation from a real jeweler.
Selling a diamond is different from selling gold. With gold, weight and karat give you a single right answer. With a diamond, the value depends on cut, color, clarity, carat weight, and a dozen smaller factors that take a trained eye to spot.
Why sell your diamond to a jeweler instead of a pawn shop or online buyer
Cash-for-gold shops typically buy diamonds for their melt value. Online buyers ship your diamond out of state and offer prices based on auction wholesale. At Corinne Jewelers we pay better because of our estate jewelry program. Stones with resale potential go into our estate collection.
A dedicated buying team
Every diamond evaluation is handled by our buying specialist Joy Burlew and our team. Joy has deep gemological experience, backed by a Corinne team that's been doing this since 1964.
What we buy
- Loose diamonds — GIA, EGL, AGS certified, or non-certified
- Diamond engagement rings and bridal jewelry
- Diamond stud earrings, tennis bracelets, eternity bands
- Estate diamonds and inherited pieces — see also our estate jewelry buying page
A note about lab-grown diamonds
We don't buy lab-grown diamonds at this time. We do buy the precious metal in the setting. If you have a natural diamond you'd like to trade up, ask about our Diamond Trade-Up program.
How we evaluate natural diamonds
If your diamond has a GIA report, bring it. If not, we'll grade the stone at the counter using our 10x loupe and gemological tools. Joy will talk you through what we see.
How it works
- Call ahead for diamond evaluations
- Bring the diamond + any paperwork
- We evaluate at the counter
- You receive a written offer — cash or store credit at 20% bonus
- You decide — no pressure
Ready for a real evaluation?
Call ahead so Joy can reserve dedicated time. Bring your GIA paperwork if you have it.
A note about engagement rings
Many customers come to us to sell an engagement ring after a relationship has ended or after loss. We handle every transaction with discretion. If you're looking to upgrade rather than sell, ask about our Diamond Trade-Up program.
Local diamond buyer for Ocean County
We're at 917 N Main Street in Toms River — a short drive from Toms River, Beachwood, Brick, Lavallette, Whiting, Manchester, Jackson, Forked River, Barnegat, Manahawkin, and Little Egg Harbor & Tuckerton.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GIA certificate to sell a diamond?
No — we evaluate certified and non-certified stones every day.
How long does a diamond evaluation take?
15–30 minutes at the counter.
Will you buy a diamond engagement ring?
Yes. We buy them every week with discretion.
Will you pay more than an online diamond buyer?
In most cases, yes — because of our estate jewelry program.
Do you buy lab-grown diamonds?
Not at this time. We do buy the precious metal in the setting.
— Ryan & Ally Blumenthal
Also see: Selling gold · Selling estate jewelry
Send Joy Your Details
Or send the details first.
Not ready to swing by? Tell Joy what you have and she'll reach out personally within one business day.
