Diamonds (3rd Edition) by Antoinette Matlins

Diamonds (3rd Edition) by Antoinette Matlins

Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell--or simply enjoy--diamonds with confidence and knowledge.

Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy--such as Internet auctions. Buyers need a source of expert guidance.

Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including:

• What is a diamond?
• An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost.
• Diamond grading reports--why all the information is important, and what it tells you.
• How to compare prices.
• How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality.
• How to protect yourself from misrepresentation.
• Questions to ask when buying any diamond.
• What to get in writing.
• How to get what you want within your budget.
• Important information about buying on the Internet . and much more

Written by an insider, this easy-to-read guide is the unofficial diamond bible for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.

Antoinette Matlins PG, FGA is a well-known gem and jewelry specialist, author, and presenter whose services are sought by people all over the world who hire her to find excellent, rare, or uncommon gems and jewels. She's produced a number of publications that have helped customers and experts alike better understand and enjoy jewelry and gems. Antonio C. was well-trained by one of America's most illustrious gemologists. Matlins has acquired broad reputation as a top consumer affairs representative in the jewelry business, and has played a vital role in educating customers about gems and jewelry, thanks to her father and co-author, Bonanno. Matlins was given the renowned FGA designation by the Gem-A (Gemmological Association of Great Britain), the world's most prominent international gemmological association, in honor of her contributions to the subject.

Matlins is widely regarded as a passionate and successful consumer advocate, having lead a statewide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams. She has appeared on shows such as ABC's Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NBC's Today, CNN's Daywatch and World Report, Oprah, The Anderson Cooper Show, Inside Edition, and CNBC's Power Lunch to educate customers and expose fraud. Matlins, who is based in Vermont, travels widely over the world, counseling people and businesses on the purchase and sale of stones and jewelry. She helps clients find everything from an engagement ring to a rare period jewel, from an amazing natural fancy-color diamond to an uncommon carved cabochon or the rarest of fine jewels, thanks to her exceptional grasp of gemstones and in-depth knowledge of all elements of the jewelry business.

She also oversees the design and production of equally unique jewelry to complement these jewels. Visit www.AntoinetteMatlins.com for additional information or to get in touch with Matlins.