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Buying diamonds: A step by step guide
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Learn as much as you can about diamonds
- The easiest way is to spend a few minutes reading
our diamond tutorial and our ring tutorial -- we feature the most comprehensive and unbiased treatment of diamonds and rings
available on the web, and we constantly update it to reflect new trends and
information. You will learn about the 4 "C's", how to detect fakes, how to
judge cuts, what questions to ask your jeweler, how to select a setting, and lots of other
important topics. An informed consumer is a smart consumer. Invest the time
and do your research, and you will get the best diamond ring for your money. |
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Find the right jeweler, right in
your area (U.S. metro only) - Diamond ReviewTM features a jeweler
search engine, complete with reader reviews. Just visit our local jewelers database, type
in your ZIP code, and get a complete
listing of your local jewelers. Review any available reader comments about those
jewelers, and pay them a visit! And if you have a particularly favorable (or
unfavorable) experience, we invite you to come back and write a short review to share with
other consumers like you. If you are in a hurry, let DiamondReview.com find the right
jewelers for you. Simply complete a FindMyJeweler request, and we
will match you with the right jewelers from our screened network. |
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Don't forget about Internet jewelers - Diamond ReviewTM features a comprehensive listing of
Internet jewelers, complete with reader reviews. The Internet is quickly becoming a popular way
to purchase diamonds -- be sure to visit our Internet jewelers listings |
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Ask questions! -
Members of the jewelry industry as well as other consumers regularly monitor our
message boards. You will usually have several answers
back within a few hours from a wide variety of individuals -- from industry experts, to
fellow consumers. |
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Learn the price of diamonds
- Once you've narrowed down your selection and you've selected a jeweler, the last
remaining task is to negotiate the best possible price. Just like you wouldn't
purchase an automobile without knowing its factory-invoice cost (from such sources as
Consumer Reports* or BlueBook*), you should not purchase a diamond based solely on the
jeweler's stated price. Be sure to visit Diamond ReviewTM's diamond price database. Combined with a few
negotiation tips also featured on this site, our diamond price database can
potentially save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. |
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Buy it! - During this
process, be sure to reference our negotiation tips. And after
the purchase, come back to our site for information on care,
cleaning, and more! |
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