Diamond Upgrades

Refresh your KAY diamond jewelry with something new.

What Are Diamond Jewelry Upgrades?

Whether you are celebrating an anniversary or just looking for something new, we’re here to help you find bigger and better diamond jewelry to fall in love with. When you trade in your KAY natural diamond or lab-grown diamond jewelry, you can pay the same price for jewelry that is double the value. The trade-in value of your diamond jewelry can be used to purchase a new diamond jewelry more beautiful than the last.
Diamond necklace and earrings from KAY
Woman wearing large carat diamond ring from KAY

Upgrading Your Engagement Ring

Your engagement ring symbolizes so much – like a lifelong commitment, for starters. While changing it may seem strange at first, an upgraded diamond reflects how your love has evolved over the years. Reflect your growth as a couple with an upgrade your engagement ring.

Why upgrade?
There are many reasons you might opt to upgrade your engagement ring, from wanting a style change to fixing a damaged ring – or even a higher income allowing you to transform your original ring into the ring of your dreams.

When to upgrade?
There are many occasions that might inspire you to upgrade your engagement ring. There is no right time, but significant anniversaries, new beginnings, or simply a change in taste are great times to upgrade your engagement ring.

How to upgrade?
How you go about upgrading is up to you! Some prefer to surprise their partner, while others like to go through the process together. Remember, our online Jewelry Consultants and live chat experts are here to help.
 

How It Works

Step 1

Choose Jewelry to Upgrade

Choose the KAY natural or lab-grown diamond jewelry you are ready to trade in. For your trade in you can:

  • Upgrade any KAY natural diamond jewelry for a new natural or lab-grown diamond ring, necklace, bracelet or earrings of your choice
  • Upgrade any KAY lab-grown diamond jewelry for a new lab-grown diamond ring, necklace, bracelet, or earrings of your choice

Step 2

Visit you local KAY Store

Book an appointment with your local KAY for a trade-in evaluation. A jewelry expert will first determine if your diamond jewelry meets our trade-in standards and then provide a trade-in amount at the full value of the original jewelry purchase price.

Step 3

Upgrade Your Jewelry

Now for the fun part! Shop our beautiful collection of diamond jewelry for your new diamond ring, necklace, earrings, or necklace that’s at least double the value of your traded-in jewelry.

Diamond Jewelry Upgrade Examples

Here are a few examples of how you can trade in diamond jewelry for something brand new

Upgrading an Engagement Ring
Original Item You Purchased Engagement Ring
Original Purchase Price $1500
Program Requires You Spend $3000
Minimum Upgrade Total $3000
Upgrading a Stud Earring
Original Item You Purchased Stud Earrings
Original Purchase Price $350
Program Requires You Spend $700
Minimum Upgrade Total $700

Frequently Asked Questions

Loving Their Upgrade

KAY's employee was very supportive and patient and treated us well on our trade and selection of a follow-on purchase, and we got a fabulous deal on a necklace that was much more appealing. Thank you, KAY Jewelers! We'll be back!

- Bruce N

They have a great trade in program that was very reasonable. I got exactly what I wanted & love it!

- Sabrina S

We used the trade up program and were shocked that KAY gave the full value we paid for my previous set toward this one. Thank you, KAY. I could not be happier.

- Rachel M

Find Your KAY

With conveniently located stores, there's always a KAY near you. Stop in today or book an appointment with a dedicated jewelry expert.
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