M. Flynn sells GIA graded natural diamonds and we have seen a rise in the popularity of Lab grown diamonds. We are very honest that the market of Lab grown diamonds is still developing and the prices have been fluctuating so we cannot guarantee that the price you pay is what it will be valued at in the future. We also sell a lot of antique or estate diamonds. I love antique diamonds but a buyer must consider that these stones are rare and the guidelines we have for choosing a modern diamond, may not be as important when we are selecting older one.

Depending on the shape you choose, we may focus on certain qualities more than others. We always bring a few diamonds in to view because while we love GIA and how their grading system is strict and clear, there’s so much that a report doesn’t tell.

GIA’s grading system is extremely valuable as helps us understand pricing and what the diamond market currently values. M. Flynn has our own GIA standards (The most respected independent grading authority) of what we looking for when we bring in diamonds for a client. We always want to sell a certain level of diamond that we believe will maintain value for our client and at the same time, the report may not tell the whole story. It’s important to see these diamonds in person to see what we feel when we see a diamond. We’ve sat in many meetings when a client comes in with a certain priorities but after seeing the selection diamonds we bring in, chooses a different diamond.

M. Flynn’s take on the 4’Cs (carat, clarity, color, cut): We start with the shape of the diamond our client wants to decide the how we will prioritize the 4 C’s of the diamonds we will bring in. We may rank one characteristic over another. With certain shapes, clarity is the most important while cut may be a priority in other shapes. Of course, it’s how all of these characteristics work together, that make the finished project special and one of a kind.