Frequently Asked Questions
Ocean of Diamonds at the Woodbridge Jewelry Exchange is located at the Route 9 entrance to the Woodbridge Center Mall, conveniently accessible from Routes 1, 9, I-287, the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.
1 Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 - 732-855-9353
A GIA or AGS diamond certificate assures the value and quality of your diamond. GIA and AGS are the gold standard in diamond grading. Their reports detail key characteristics of each diamond.
The four C's -- Carat (size), Color, Clarity and Cut -- are the industry grade standard from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Every diamond is specifically graded on these features.
A diamond's cut determines how effectively it returns light to the viewer's eye: a well-cut diamond appears brilliant and fiery, while poorly cut stones look dark and lifeless. Well-cut diamonds often appear larger than stones of the same carat weight.
"Eye-Clean" is a term used to describe a diamond that is clean to an unaided eye in a face-up position from a distance of 8 to 10 inches. Diamonds of VS2 or higher in quality will always be eye-clean. Diamonds of Si1, Si2 and I1 need to be visually inspected to determine whether any inclusions are visible from the top. We can inspect any diamond at no charge.
We ship every loose diamond and diamond engagement ring with an independent GIA or AGS lab report. This report can be examined by a qualified gemologist and compared against the unique characteristics of your diamond.
Yes. All diamonds on our website are available for purchase.
Smaller diamonds (often called melee) are cut in factories around the world and are available in a variety of qualities. The lowest quality goods are usually labeled as "commercial" and consist of I/J/K color and I1 clarity. "Promotional" goods are higher in both color and clarity, but are still cut for maximum weight. The highest quality diamonds are often referred to as "Collection".
Collection diamonds are finer in both color and clarity. They're precisely cut to maximize fire and brilliance. Collection quality goods are only available from specialty dealers.
We pride ourselves on using collection diamond melee in all of our engagement designs.
No. Ocean of Diamonds only sells diamonds that are 100% natural and untreated.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and American Gem Society Laboratory (AGSL) will not issue grading reports on diamonds that have been treated or enhanced, so purchasing our diamonds - which are all GIA or AGS certified -- is another guarantee that your diamond is natural.
Every gemstone used in our jewelry was mined from the earth. We do not sell synthetic or lab created gemstones.
Yes. It is very common for natural gemstones to be heated. Heating the stone can intensify color and clarity, making the gemstone more beautiful and valuable. In addition, emeralds are commonly infused with a colorless oil, wax or resin to improve their appearance and luster. Nearly all rubies and emeralds on the jewelry market today are heated or treated in some fashion.
Yes, to some extent. Since 18kt white gold is actually 75% pure yellow gold, the jewelry must be rhodium plated. Rhodium plating is standard for all white gold jewelry and gives the item a pure white brilliance and luster. In time, however, the plating tends to wear thin, showing the natural color of the white gold beneath. Vigorous cleaning of the ring (such as with a toothbrush) can accelerate the process.
We add new diamonds to our inventory on a daily basis.
Yes. We can provide you with a free quote on any GIA or AGS graded diamond of 1/2ct or larger. However, we do not accept used rings or uncertified diamonds.
