When you are in the market for diamonds in Columbia, you want to have access to the very best dealers. This means you want to have a good range of choices to find a dealer that fits your needs as well.

Thankfully, we have you covered for all of your diamond related needs and more. Here we have a list of the best local diamond dealers and rare gemstone dealers as well. Each and every business on this list is ready to help you buy, sell, or trade the gems that you want on your terms, in your time.

Carolina Fine Jewelry

4708 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206

(803) 602-3593

Bonded Loan Office

1328 Assembly St, Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 753-8957

Michaels Jewelry

4840 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206

(803) 782-0808

King's Jewelers

1611 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201

(803) 252-2168

Sylvan and Dubose

622 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205

(803) 799-5417

RDR Gold Inc

4708 Forest Dr Ste C, Columbia, SC 29206

(803) 743-4408

Gudmundson And Buyck Jewelers

2931 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205

(803) 771-7260

David's Fine Jewelry

7001 Saint Andrews Rd Ste G, Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 732-1235

Jewelry Warehouse

1270 Bower Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 772-1470

Garnet & Black Traditions

10136 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229

(803) 788-0189

Zales

100 Columbiana Cir Ste 1302, Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 736-1745

Jewelry Warehouse

10136 Two Notch Rd Ste 109B, Columbia, SC 29229

(803) 788-0189

Zales

7201 Two Notch Rd Ste DU800, Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 736-1745

Sandler's Fine Jewelry

471 Town Center Pl # 13, Columbia, SC 29229

(803) 788-1590

Working With Diamond Dealers

Buying diamonds can be an intimidating process if you are not quite sure how it all works. Even though there is a lot of information available today about different diamond dealers and how to get the best deal, you still want to make sure that you are picking out the best possible vendor to give you the quality and value that you deserve. Not only will you want to educate yourself on the 4 C's of diamond buying, but you also need to learn all that you can about how the industry works. This will help you find a reputable, honest and ethical dealer.

The best diamond dealer will always be able to offer you a certificate or the grading report for any diamond that they offer. You need to make sure that this is a certificate that comes from an independent, recognized laboratory such as HRD, DCLA, GIA or AGS. These diamond grading specialists use only the best and most advanced equipment and the strictest procedures to inspect their diamonds. Therefor, you know that you are getting nothing but the utmost quality for the money that you are investing.

When working with diamond dealers, you always want to pay attention to what they offer for certified diamonds and never go with one that tells you that there will be an additional charge for a certificate by an independent laboratory. Only reputable dealers will already offer this included in your diamond buying experience. If you ever, at any time, feel as though you are unsure of whether or not you can trust a dealer, you are best off shopping for your diamonds elsewhere.

All in all, you will find that taking your time to choose the right dealer to get your diamond(s) from will be the best way to ensure total quality for the money.