“The book you can’t do without …
all the information you need, in no-nonsense language.”
—Rapaport
Diamond Report
“To answer critical buying
questions, it takes an author who has been immersed in the jewelry business,
has seen the full range of material, and is able to share those experiences
in a thorough yet easy-to-read manner. Antoinette Matlins has managed to do
just that with her Colored Gemstones and Diamonds buying guides.”
—Gems
& Gemology
“All the information you need to
buy, collect, sell or simply enjoy diamonds … written by ‘insider’ Antoinette
Matlins. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in
depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with
confidence.”
—Antwerp
Facets Diamond High Council
“Restores the magic! [Will] entertain and enlighten all its
readers and save some from heart-break. Recommended reading.”
—Paul Harvey, Paul Harvey News
“Almost every newly-engaged
couple is eager to know as much as possible about their once-in-a-lifetime
purchase … the diamond engagement ring … take(s) the guesswork out of this
important decision … be able to obtain the best value for your money.”
—Modern
Bride
“An
appropriate book for the uninformed public, but more than that, it is a good
reference book for jewelers and their staffs, gem collectors, students of
gemology, travelers, teachers, and even those who know gemology but want a
state-of-the art review.”
—Lapidary
Journal
“The information needed for
investing and purchasing gems of all types. Highly recommended.”
—Library
Journal
“The
unofficial bible for the gem investor.”
—The Robb Report
“We have seen no work more practical and accurate than
[this book] … the investor, or engagement ring buyer, who follows the
dictates … which are well explained and illustrated, will surely avoid being
burned … the best of its kind and likely to be of enormous value to anyone.”
—Frederick
H. Pough, PhD, former Curator of
Gems and Minerals, American Museum of Natural History, N.Y.C.
“A book
designed to build trust between jewelry retailers and consumers.”
—National
Jeweler
“Most
certainly achieves its aim of helping consumers buy gems and jewelry with confidence
and knowledge … highly recommended.”
—Asian
Jewelry
“Includes
all kinds of fun facts to know and tell … an essential resource for the gem
buyer.”
—Art
& Antiques
“This is not only a useful book for the consumer, but it’s also useful
for jewelers to keep on hand as a sales training tool. Plainly put, it’s the
best ‘how to buy a diamond’ book currently on the market.”
—The
Diamond Registry Bulletin
“Well-explained and illustrated…the best of its kinds and likely to be
of enormous value to anyone.”
—Frederick H.
Pough, Ph.D., former Curator, Gems
& Minerals, American Museum
of Natural History, New York City
“At last, a book that details the process of buying a wedding ring….A
valuable acquisition.”
—American Library
Journal’s Booklist