How Auto-Bidding Works

Set your maximum price and let us bid for you. Never miss a diamond again!

What is Auto-Bidding?

Bidding Made Easy

Just tell us the maximum you're willing to pay, and we'll automatically bid for you. We only bid as much as needed to keep you winning - never more than your maximum.

Why Use Auto-Bidding?
  • Save time - No need to watch the auction constantly
  • Save money - We only bid what's necessary to win
  • Never miss out - We respond instantly when someone outbids you
  • Your maximum is private - Others can't see your limit

How It Works

1
Set Your Maximum

Enter the highest price you're willing to pay for the diamond.

2
We Start Bidding

We place a bid just high enough to make you the top bidder.

3
We Keep You Ahead

If someone outbids you, we automatically bid again (within your limit).

4
You Win or We Stop

Either you win the diamond, or the price goes above your maximum and we stop.

See It In Action

Your Situation

You want a diamond. Current bid is $3,000/ct.
You set auto-bid maximum at $3,500/ct.

What Happens:
You set auto-bid at $3,500/ct

We bid $3,010/ct to put you in the lead

Another buyer bids $3,100/ct

We automatically bid $3,110/ct - you're back on top!

They bid $3,300/ct

We bid $3,310/ct - still winning!

They give up at $3,310/ct

You win at $3,310/ct - that's $190 below your maximum!

You Saved Money!

Your maximum was $3,500/ct but you only paid $3,310/ct because that's all it took to win. Auto-bidding always tries to get you the best price.

Manual Bidding vs Auto-Bidding

Manual Bidding

  • You place each bid yourself
  • Need to watch the auction
  • Might miss bids if you're busy
  • Good for: Watching a single item closely
Recommended

Auto-Bidding

  • We bid for you automatically
  • Works even when you're away
  • Never miss an opportunity
  • Good for: Busy buyers, multiple items

Tips for Auto-Bidding

Set a Realistic Maximum

Think about what the diamond is really worth to you before setting your limit.

Set It Early

Don't wait until the last minute. Set your auto-bid early to stay protected.

Calculate Total Cost

Remember: your maximum per carat × carat weight = total you might pay.

Use on Multiple Items

You can set auto-bids on several diamonds at once and let us compete for all of them.

Common Questions

Yes, you can increase your maximum at any time. You can't lower it below the current bid.

No! You only pay what's needed to win. Your maximum is just the ceiling. If competition is low, you'll pay much less.

No, your maximum is completely private. Other bidders only see the current bid, not your limit.

The person who set their auto-bid first wins. So there's an advantage to setting yours early!

Learn More

How Bidding Works Learn the basics of placing bids How Negotiations Work What happens if your bid is below the reserve Complete Guide Overview of how All Carats works

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