How we value your jewellery
We consider factors including:
Photo submissions are used for initial review only and do not constitute a final valuation.
Trade in eligible CIELA jewellery and receive CIELA Credit towards something new —or put it towards a bespoke redesign.
Tell us about your jewellery. Upload clear photos of your jewellery together with the required purchase and diamond details.
We assess your piece. If it meets our initial requirements, we’ll invite you to send it to us for professional inspection and valuation.
Receive your CIELA Credit. Accept your final valuation and use your Credit towards eligible jewellery or a bespoke project.
CIELA Trade-In is available for selected CIELA jewellery that meets the following criteria.
Selected designs are also eligible for CIELA Trade-In even if they do not meet the 0.50ct centre-diamond requirement. These pieces display a “Trade-In Eligible” badge beside the price on their product page. All other eligibility criteria and assessment requirements apply.
Your jewellery may be eligible for CIELA Trade-In.
Final eligibility and trade-in value are confirmed after professional inspection.
Start your valuationFrom your first submission to receiving CIELA Credit, we’ll guide you through every stage of the Trade-In process.
Upload clear photos of your jewellery together with your purchase details and diamond information.
Our team reviews your submission to check whether your piece meets the initial Trade-In requirements.
If your piece passes the initial review, we’ll provide instructions for securely sending it to CIELA for professional assessment.
Your jewellery is individually inspected and valued based on its diamond quality, condition, certification and other relevant valuation factors.
We’ll send you the final valuation before anything proceeds. If you accept it, your agreed CIELA Credit will be issued.
Every piece is individually assessed by our jewellery specialists. Your final trade-in value is only confirmed after physical inspection.
We consider factors including:
Photo submissions are used for initial review only and do not constitute a final valuation.
Once your jewellery has been professionally inspected, we’ll send you the confirmed trade-in valuation.
If the final value differs from any initial indication, we’ll explain the revised valuation before anything proceeds.
Nothing is final until you accept.
If you choose not to accept the final valuation, CIELA will cover the standard cost of returning your jewellery to you. Please refer to our Trade-In Terms.
If you accept your final trade-in valuation, the agreed value will be issued as CIELA Credit.
Eligible CIELA jewellery
Bespoke or redesign projects
Future purchases within the validity period
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Your CIELA Credit is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
CIELA Credit is non-refundable and has no cash value.
CIELA Credit cannot be exchanged for cash or store credit.
Find answers to the most common questions about eligibility, valuation, collection and CIELA Credit.
No. CIELA Credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
CIELA Trade-In is available for eligible CIELA jewellery featuring a natural or lab-grown diamond with a qualifying centre stone of 0.50ct or above, subject to the programme requirements and final assessment. Selected designs are also eligible for CIELA Trade-In even if they do not meet the 0.50ct centre-diamond requirement. These pieces display a “Trade-In Eligible” badge beside the price on their product page. All other eligibility criteria and assessment requirements apply.
Yes. Please provide your original proof of purchase together with the relevant IGI diamond certificate where applicable. These documents must also be included when your jewellery is sent to CIELA for professional inspection.
No. Photos and information submitted online are used for initial eligibility review only. Your final trade-in valuation is confirmed after your jewellery has been physically inspected by CIELA.
If your Trade-In passes the initial review, we’ll arrange a Royal Mail Special Delivery collection from your address. Please securely package your jewellery and include your original proof of purchase and the relevant IGI diamond certificate in the parcel.
Please do not send your jewellery until you have received collection instructions from CIELA.
Nothing proceeds without your approval. If you choose not to accept the final valuation, CIELA will cover the standard cost of returning your jewellery to you. Please refer to our Trade-In Terms.
Once you accept your final valuation, your CIELA Credit will be issued digitally and sent to you by email.
CIELA Credit is valid for 2 years from the date of issue and can be used towards eligible CIELA jewellery or qualifying bespoke and redesign projects.
If your jewellery does not meet the Trade-In requirements following review or inspection, no CIELA Credit will be issued. Any return arrangements will be handled in accordance with our Trade-In Terms.
Tell us about your CIELA jewellery to begin your initial Trade-In review. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
Start your valuation →No commitment. Your final trade-in value is only confirmed after professional inspection and your acceptance.
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