Six Reviews of Previous Editions of the Diamond Ring Buying Guide
"Fact-filled, succinctly written…There's no doubt this guide is a valuable asset to the retail jewelry buyer. Sellers concerned about shoddy competitors might do themselves a favor by making this book available to those clients who are eager to find that optimum blend of value, quality and service. This is a definite thumbs up!"—C.R. Beesley, Former President, American Gemological Laboratories. JCK Magazine
"An entire course on judging diamonds in 155 pages of well-organized information…the book serves as a checklist for the purchase, mounting and care of a diamond. The photos are excellent."—Gems & Gemology
"Want to feel truly confident in the jewelry store? Read this book [Diamond Ring Buying Guide] by an industry insider, which will teach you how to judge a quality diamond. What We Love: The seriously savvy shopping tips (like how to tell whether you've got an honest salesperson) and the massive color photos that reveal what diamonds look like under a loupe."—Brides magazine.
"Expanded in both content and quality and number of illustrations to cover the significant changes that have occurred in diamond technology and the diamond ring industry…represents excellent value for money, and it is a very useful guide for those interested in purchasing a diamond ring. Gemmologists will find the information contained in this buyers guide up-to-date, accurate, and well presented."—Australian Gemmologist
"A wealth of information…delves into the intricacies of shape, carat weight, color, clarity, setting style, and cut—keeping explanations streamlined enough so even the first-time diamond buyer can confidently choose a gem."—Booklist
"Will definitely help consumers…Written in a popular style with lots of personalized examples, the book should be easy reading for the young people who are thinking about their first diamond purchases."—Lapidary Journal
