| 词条 | WP Diamonds |
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| name = WP Diamonds | logo = | logo_size = | logo_alt = | logo_caption = | logo_padding = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = | trading_name = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | romanized_name = | former_name = | type = Private | traded_as = | ISIN = | industry = Diamond industry | genre = | fate = | predecessor = | successor = | founded = 2010 | founders = Ben Burne and Andrew Brown | defunct = | hq_location = | hq_location_city = 535 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10017 U.S. | hq_location_country = | coordinates = | num_locations = | num_locations_year = | area_served = | key_people = Ben Burne and Andrew Brown | products = | brands = | production = | production_year = | services = Diamond Recycling | revenue = | revenue_year = | operating_income = | income_year = | net_income = | net_income_year = | aum = | assets = | assets_year = | equity = | equity_year = | owner = | members = | members_year = | num_employees = | num_employees_year = | parent = | divisions = | subsid = | slogan = | module = | website = WPDiamonds.com | footnotes = | intl = }} WP Diamonds, a division of White Pine Trading LLC, is a multinational company that specializes in the recycling of diamonds. The company is headquartered in New York City and has offices across Europe. First established in 2010, the company traded $75 million in 2014 since its foundation. The company provides services that allow the public to recycle diamonds that are no longer wanted or needed. HistoryBen Burne and Andrew Brown launched WP Diamonds in February 2012. The parent company, White Pine Trading LLC, was created with the aim to increase the use of recycled diamonds in new manufacturing.[1] The online purchasing system allows customers from around the world to submit information about their diamond, watch or jewelry online and receive a price quote.[2] Customers then send their items in or schedule an appointment to receive a final price offer.[3] A month after the creation of WP Diamonds' online purchasing system, they expanded into the United Kingdom opening their first offices in Birmingham. At this time WP Diamonds also operated from offices in Barcelona, Spain and in 2013 WP Diamonds expanded their operations into Canada, where they began purchasing GIA certified and international laboratory certified diamonds from Canadian citizens. In 2018, WP Diamonds launched in Asia opening an office in Hong Kong. By the end of 2012, Rough & Polished stated that WP Diamonds' parent company had become one of the largest dedicated diamond recycling companies.[4] In February 2013, the parent company featured in Le Bijoutier International magazine[5] and around the same time they also featured in Contraste.[6] It was stated during an interview with Professional Jeweller, that the company would be selling the Recycled Diamonds to jewelry retailers, jewelry manufacturers, diamond manufacturers and diamond dealers.[7][8] The company then went on to feature in Jewellery Focus Magazine. In late 2014, WP Diamonds received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and announced they would also be offering a purchasing solution for used watches and designer jewelry.[9] They again featured in Reuters following a strong year for the Recycled Diamond market as a whole.[10] In addition, WP Diamonds claims on their website to have traded approximately $75 million of recycled diamonds and diamond jewelry in 2014.[11] Recycling of diamondsWP Diamonds traditionally recycles diamonds and trades them back into the US jewelry market. They are typically purchased by jewelry manufacturers, diamond manufacturers, and dealers. Larger diamonds are handled by a number of certified bodies, but are also resold to a similar end user. The Recycled Diamond market is much larger than many anticipated. Companies such as Sotheby's and Christie’s reported huge quantities of very recycled diamonds passing through their auction houses, many of which ended up with processors such as WP Diamonds.[12] Tacy a leading researcher in the diamond market, valued the entire industry at $1.2 billion in 2012. While there is a market for recycled diamonds from companies and industry, WP Diamonds focuses the majority of its operations on buying from the public often with old or unwanted diamond rings.[13] Diamonds that are recycled using this method traditionally go through a number of steps. Diamond buying companies often use a 4-step process buying diamonds from a member of the public. Initially, a valuation of the diamond will take place over the telephone or via email. People can expect to receive 20%-65% of what they paid originally, depending upon where and when they acquired the piece. During this step, the Weight (carat), Condition, Shape, Clarity, Color, Fluorescence, and Cut Grade will be evaluated. Also included in this step is the price for the additional materials with the diamond, such as gold or platinum, if it is a ring.[13] Once the initial evaluation is completed, the buyer will need to see the ring. There are a number of ways this can take place, but some buyers do provide specialist delivery services, so the item can be safely sent via FedEx or UPS or through the postal system. Once the ring has been received a detailed inspection will take place in order to ensure the diamond is the quality detailed and expected. A final offer will be made and then payment would be discussed. A consumer should expect to receive funds within 24 hours.[13] It was stated in a report published by WP Diamonds that the recycling market was vastly focused into a number of areas. One statistic suggested that 30% of those disposing of their diamonds via WP Diamonds were in fact doing so to later upgrade to a more expensive diamond item.[14] References1. ^{{cite web|title=WP Diamonds Corporate Information|url=http://www.whitepinediamonds.com/corporate-information/|publisher=WP Diamonds}} 2. ^{{cite web|last1=Miller|first1=Jeff|title=White Pine Trading Reaches Out to Consumers for Diamonds|url=http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=39472&ArticleTitle=White+Pine+Trading+Reaches+Out+to+Consumers+for+Diamonds|publisher=Diamonds.net|date=March 21, 2012}} 3. ^{{cite web|last1=Doherty|first1=Kate|title=White Pine launches consumer diamond-selling website|url=http://www.retail-jeweller.com/products/gemstones/white-pine-launches-consumer-diamond-selling-website/5036115.article|publisher=Retail Jeweller|date=April 27, 2012}} 4. ^{{cite web|last1=Alexandrova|first1=Tatiana|title=WP Diamonds Promotes New Sales Model|url=http://rough-polished.com/en/news/68441.html|publisher=Rough & Polished|date=September 21, 2012}} 5. ^{{cite news|title=Verdez vos Diamants recycles au prix du leader du marche|publisher=Le Bijoutier International|date=February 2013|language=French}} 6. ^{{cite news|title=Reciclar diamantes en España|publisher=Contraste|date=February 4, 2013}} 7. ^{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Kathryn|title=WP Diamonds launches UK recycled diamond site|url=http://www.professionaljeweller.com/article-11206-white-pine-launches-uk-recycled-diamond-site/|publisher=Professional Jeweller|date=April 24, 2012}} 8. ^{{cite web|title=WP Diamonds Trading launches new online consumer diamond purchasing|url=http://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/news/retailers/320-white-pine-trading-launches-new-online-consumer-diamond-purchasing-operation.html|publisher=Jewellery Focus|date=April 2012}} 9. ^{{cite web|title=WP Diamonds, Leading International Diamond Buyer, Launches New Watch & Designer Jewelry Buying Services|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/18/wp-diamonds-watches-idUSnPn45BJ4W+8d+PRN20141218|publisher=Reuters|date=December 18, 2014}} 10. ^{{cite web|title=Gold Has Lost Its Luster, but Diamonds Continue to Shine, Expert Says|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/11/idUSnMKWmnXqTa+1ca+MKW20140311|publisher=Reuters|date=March 11, 2014}} 11. ^{{cite web|title=WP Diamonds, Leading International Diamond Buyer, Launches New Watch & Designer Jewelry Buying Services|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wp-diamonds-leading-international-diamond-buyer-launches-new-watch--designer-jewelry-buying-services-300012168.html|publisher=PR Newswire}} 12. ^{{cite web|last1=DeMarco|first1=Anthony|title=Christie's, Sotheby's Post Record Jewelry Sales in 2014|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2015/02/05/christies-sothebys-post-record-jewelry-sales-in-2014/|publisher=Forbes}} 13. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=About the Diamond recycling process|url=http://www.whitepinediamonds.com/about_us/|publisher=WP Diamonds}} 14. ^{{cite web|last1=Bishop|first1=Kathryn|title=WP Diamonds: 30% of customers sell to upgrade|url=http://www.professionaljeweller.com/article-11945-wp-diamonds-30-of-customers-sell-to-upgrade/|publisher=Professional Jeweller|date=October 2, 2012}} External links
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