Editorial Reviews
Library Journal
Buying guides for gems and jewelry appear on the market with some regularity, and these two are similar in scope and content to their predecessors. Cuellar, founder and president of Diamond Cutters International, covers the standard topics of the four Cs (carat, clarity, color, cut), as well as the fifth C, cost. Various chapters focus on everything from ring settings to insurance, investment, and selling diamonds; other tidbits include carat size charts and even a list of 101 ways to be romantic. This serious yet lighthearted guide is geared to anyone looking for inside information on purchasing a diamond. Matlins's (Jewelry and Gems, LJ 5/1/94) work is equally informative yet more serious in nature. Each of the seven parts focuses on a variety of topics from the historical significance of pearls to pearl types and quality, from selection to caring for and wearing pearls. The two most important sections deal with insider tips and advice from the experts and what to ask when purchasing pearls. Other features include price guides, special charts, and a special color photograph section. Both of these books are suitable for public libraries.-- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
USA Today
"He's what people are talking about." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Book Description
Buying a diamond can be one of the most important and intimidating purchases you ever make. Whether you're getting engaged or buying for an anniversary, investment or "just because," How to Buy a Diamond will take the pressure and uncertainty out of getting the best diamond for your money.
Newly revised and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond is a simple-to-use insider's guide to buying the right diamond at the right price. This valuable resource provides the information you need to understand the terms of the industry, choose a jeweler and get a stone that won't leave you feeling cheated. Important sections include:
Matching your funds with the perfect diamond
Wholesalers' secret pricing guides (charts the public never gets to see!)
The four Cs explained: clarity, color, cut and carat size
Ring styles and settings
Insuring and caring for your diamond
Picking the right jeweler, including a Jeweler Questionnaire Sheet
Jewelers' tricks of the trade
► How to Buy a Diamond and its national diamond information line are endorsed by the National Bureau of Fraud Prevention in Washington, D.C.
► Author is the official diamond advisor to The Knot.com on America Online, Weddingpages.com and The Wedding Network END --This text refers to the Paperback edition. |
