General Questions

YES. Diamond Attorney is operated, managed and supervised by A. Don Forester, managing attorney of the Forester Law Firm.

The Law Office of A. Don Forester has been in business in Houston, Texas since April 1974. The firm is a member of the Better Business Bureau and is approved for BBBOnline Reliability. The firms Attorney is a member of the Texas State Bar. We encourage you to contact the Texas State Bar to verify membership status. Please see the Our Firm section on our website for more information about the firm.

The Law office of A. Don Forester has been in business in Houston, Texas since April 1974.

A. Don Forester is bound by the rules and principles of professional conduct. We command a thorough understanding of relevant legal statutes. Unlike a jewelry store we have multiple investors that will bid on your item.

The Forester Law Firm is an established law firm since 1974. As a law firm we are governed by the State Bar Code of Ethics. Our group operates within the strictest rules providing you with a thorough, honest and confidential transaction. Our goal is for you to have a positive experience and feel assured that youre in good hands. We will handle the transaction of buying your diamond as we would any legal matter.

Of course, we do business in the entire US and other European countries.

Yes. You must be the owner of the items possessing full and complete title.

Priority registered insured US Mail usually arrives within 1-2 days from the date you mail it. While in our possession it takes 1-2 days unless additional information is required. Payment will be mailed the same day the transaction is concluded.

Yes, however there are some details to know. It is required that you check with the post office at the time of mailing, as to the limit of coverage placed on the item and adjust it accordingly. Most items travel registered insured through the US Postal system, but details of coverage can vary so please discuss this during time of mailing with your provider. The package is signed for the entire process until it reaches its destination at Forester Law Firm. It is the same insured method that the jewelry industry uses to transport shipment of diamonds from one destination to another.

Diamond Attorney has spent many years cultivating relationships with top buyers in each and every category. We are not like a store that is confined to public traffic. Much effort is put into achieving the top selling price for all items, thus allowing us to purchase at what we feel are the highest market prices. It is obvious that we must make a profit when providing our service, however, we work on a conservative profit margin to keep our competitive edge.

That is just not possible, because there are too many variables that affect values. We must physically inspect each item to formulate our offer. We are willing to extend preliminary offers pending final inspection. Jewelry and diamonds must be seen in person to make an accurate determination.

No. Diamond Attorneys equipment allows us to render our findings without disturbing stones.

No. We provide written offers (not appraisals) by way of email or during telephone communication. Offers are different than appraisals in that an appraisal is more of a retail replacement value, which tends to be subjective. Diamond Attorney confines itself strictly to wholesale market offers.

Diamond Attorney pays the same day we purchase the item as long as the transaction is concluded by 3:00pm Eastern Standard time. If the transaction is concluded after 3:00pm, then we will mail your check the next day either by US mail or an Overnight carrier.
Our payment to you involves the following procedure:

1. Once you accept our offer for your diamond, we send you a check immediately (usually the same day).
2. Checks are mailed in a first class security envelope and mailed daily. Please allow 3 - 5 business days for delivery.
3. It is rare that a check would get lost in mail. In that case, we simply notify our bank to stop payment on the lost check and issue a replacement check immediately.
4. We only make overnight payments to a physical address. The carriers do not deliver overnight mail/packages to Post Office Boxes. We can arrange it in manner where you do not have to be present to accept and sign the delivery. The mail man can just leave the package/envelop at your door.
5. We do not wire payments unless they are for $50,000.00 or more.
6. We do not credit Pay Pal Accounts.
7. In case you only want to sell some of the items and want the balance returned, a check will be mailed to you (as described in number 2) for the amount you accepted as the offer. Remaining items will be shipped back to you using fully insured.

Yes. Items are stored safely in appropriate vaults in all departments. All our employees have had extensive background checks prior to engagement. Diamond Attorney has central station alarm status and your items are always within this environment.

Yes. Refer to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. We maintain the most rigorous privacy policy approved by Trust.

If our communication must be via email, every appraiser is capable and willing to work in that method which includes providing your quotes by email, accepting your approval and confirming payments.