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Diamond Ring Buying Guide
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Price Last Updated : 7-30-2008
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Paperback
Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd; 6Rev Ed edition February 26, 1999
ISBN-10: 0709064756
ISBN-13: 978-0709064756
(Jeweler's Circular Keystone,C.R. Beesley, President American Gemological Laboratories)
"The Diamond Ring Buying Guide is a breath of fresh air to the retail diamond buyer. Succintly written in a step by step, outlined format with plenty of photographs to illustrate the salient points, this book can help keep a lot of people out of trouble. Essentially it is a fact-filled text devoid of a lot of technical 'mumbo jumbo.'. . . Beyond the standard discussion of judging and understanding color, clarity and cut, the author addresses other useful issues, such as gold and platinum characteristics, choosing a ring and protecting your diamond purchase. There is no doubt that this guide is a valuable asset to the retail diamond buyer."
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Booklist
"Newman, a graduate of the well-regarded Gemological Institute of America, provides photographs and a wealth of information for potential buyers. She also delves into the intracacies of shape, carat weight, color, clarity, setitng style and cut--happily avoiding all industry jargon and keeping explanations streamlined enough so even the first time diamond buyer can confidently choose a gem."
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Reader Reviews
This review is from: Diamond Ring Buying Guide (Paperback)
Jeff Ostroff here, from BridalTips.com. We recommend this book on our site because it is by far the best diamond book ever made. I love it because like our web site, they warn you of scams other books ignore or gloss over. This gem of a book is 130 GLOSSY pages of mostly color photos, and very easy to read text that will elevate you to expert shopper. After reading this book which is so easy you can do in one night, you'll know more than many salespeople, I guarantee you. Topics covered include diamond terms, the 4C's, chart of actual sizes in carats, detailed mechanical drawings, stunning color photos of every diamond cut & shape, photos of diamond colors show you shades of yellow, and treated diamonds. How to judge the cut, with lots of color photos to show you the results of good and bad cuts. There's also color photos of every single inclusion, crack, cloud, and bubble you are likely to see and photo examples of every clarity grade from I3 on up. That is the best part and makes this book worth it's weight in gold. Then there's photos to help you tell the difference between fake and real, fracture fills, synthetic diamonds. There's even chapters devoted to gold rings and platinum rings, with lots of beautiful color photos. Buying tips, custom ring tips, diamond cleaning, storage, preventing diamond switching, and lots more. This truly is a diamond bible.
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Diamond Ring Buying Guide
by Renee Newman
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