Synopses & Reviews
Whenever anybody asks me about buying a diamond, I give them this book.
--Rob Bates, National Jeweler Magazine
Get Your Money's Worth on a Great Diamond
Buying a diamond can be one of the most important and intimidating purchases you ever make. Whether you?re getting engaged or married, or are buying for an anniversary, investment or just because, How to Buy a Diamond will take the pressure and uncertainty out of your purchase, and will show you how to get the best diamond for your money.
Newly revised, and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond is the only book on the market to include 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 types of color within each color grade for the first time ever.
Finally, one of the top diamond experts breaks the silence and demystifies the world of diamonds for regular folks like you and me.
--Gregory J.P. Godek, author of 1001 Ways To Be Romantic
Important sections include:
--Matching your funds with the perfect diamond
--The four C's explained: clarity, color, cut and carat size
--Ring styles and settings
--Insuring and caring for your diamond
--Picking the right jeweler
--Jewelers? tricks of the trade
--Wholesalers? secret pricing charts
Fred Cuellar is one of the world's top diamond experts, as well as a three-time Guinness Book record holder in jewelry design. He is an importer, diamond cutter and jewelry designer committed to simplifying the diamond buying process for consumers. His clients have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Red Wings, the Saudi Royal Family and hundreds ofprofessional athletes and celebrities.
Synopsis
Newly revised and completely updated, How to Buy a Diamond, 4E 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.