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All the information readers need to buy beautiful diamonds with confidence, now updated and expanded!Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, in today's market -- of Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colors, new treatments and new frauds -- buyers need a source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best-selling author Antoinette Matlins, is the "unofficial bible" for all diamond buyers who want to get the most for their money. Easy to read, practical, and easy to understand, this updated and expanded edition explains in detail everything you need to know to help you buy and care for diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Selected contents: * The magic of diamonds * The importance of cut and proportion * Body color -- colorless and fancy colors * Clarifying clarity: How flaws affect price, and how they're concealed * Weight * Diamond grading reports * How to spot fraud and avoid misrepresentation * Comparing diamond prices * What to ask when buying the stone * How to select a reputable jeweler * Choosing the appraiser and insurer * Price guides.