Diamond Handbook: How to Identify & Evaluate Diamonds

Great read

I loved the book it was everything I was looking for

An enjoyable book, like all of Newman's books.

Ms. Newman's' 3rd Edition of her Diamond Handbook is a must-have for anyone desiring to buy smart and be informed. It speaks clearly in layman's terms--but I imagine this would be essential for those in the diamond trade as well. What makes this so useful to consumers is the intuitively organized material. For example, the section devoted to Judging the Cut of Fancy Shapes is easy to find--and a real eye-opener as it explains what to look for in well cut diamond shapes--and profusely illustrates that content too. The images add so much to the informative value of this book, and keeps me reading for the sheer enjoyment of learning more and waiting to see what images will come next. After reading this book, a person is armed with concepts and terminology which will make a real difference when shopping for diamonds. Thanks for a valuable reference book!

The prices, etc. are not accurate, as it was written many years ago but it is still a good guide to buying diamonds.

Really helps with understanding