Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information
you need to buy, collect, sell--or simply enjoy--diamonds with
confidence and knowledge.
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 buy--such as Internet auctions. 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?
An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost.
Diamond grading reports--why all the information is important, and
what it tells you.
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.