Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buysuch as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance.
Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: • What is a diamond? • The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds • Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them • How to compare prices • How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality • How to protect yourself from misrepresentation • Questions to ask when buying any diamond • What to get in writing • How to get what you want within your budget • Important information about buying on the Internet … and much more! Written by an insider, this easy-to-read guide is the unofficial diamond bible for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.
Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buysuch as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance.
Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: • What is a diamond? • The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds • Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them • How to compare prices • How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality • How to protect yourself from misrepresentation • Questions to ask when buying any diamond • What to get in writing • How to get what you want within your budget • Important information about buying on the Internet … and much more! Written by an insider, this easy-to-read guide is the unofficial diamond bible for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.