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Fred Cuellar's Alphabet Rules!
It can be as easy as A, B, C.
Buying a diamond
can be confusing for first time buyers. Fred Cuellar is often asked
if he has some simple rules that are easy to remember. Fred's book “How
to Buy a Diamond” is considered by many to be the source
for buyers. If you are in a pinch, here are five easy tips to remember
when buying a diamond. Fred calls these The Alphabet Rules.
L=Loose
Always look at loose,
not mounted diamonds.
M=Magnify
Always look at your
diamond through a jeweler's loupe or a microscope, which will reveal
imperfections not seen with the naked eye.
N=Negotiate
Most retailers dramatically
increase prices. Never pay the sticker price unless you've shopped
around and you know they are already giving you the wholesale price.
O=Opinion
Always insist that
the final sale be contingent upon the opinion of an independent
appraiser. If the appraiser agrees, you've done well. The sale will
be final.
P=Plot
Always have the
diamonds flaws plotted on a drawing of the stone. That way you will
be able to identify your diamond by the location of its blemishes
and inclusions.
by Fred Cuellar,
author of the best-selling book "How to Buy a Diamond." More questions?
Ask the Diamond Guy®
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