Newly revised, and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond is the only book that includes wholesalers’ secret pricing charts that you, the public, never get to see! The charts are broken down by carat, clarity and color—including the various grades of color. 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. Endorsed by the National Bureau of Fraud Prevention in Washington, DC, 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--Picking the right jeweler, including a Jeweler Questionnaire Sheet--Jewelers' tricks of the trade, ISBN13: 9781402215063 ISBN10: 1402215061 Material Type: paperbackNewly revised, and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond is the only book that includes wholesalers’ secret pricing charts that you, the public, never get to see! The charts are broken down by carat, clarity and color—including the various grades of color. 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. Endorsed by the National Bureau of Fraud Prevention in Washington, DC, 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--Picking the right jeweler, including a Jeweler Questionnaire Sheet--Jewelers' tricks of the trade, ISBN13: 9781402215063 ISBN10: 1402215061 Material Type: paperback , ISBN13: 9781402215063 ISBN10: 1402215061 Material Type: paperback

Cuellar, Fred