| If you are interested in purchasing a men's diamond | | | | guard down. |
| ring, one of the things you need to know is how to | | | | Look at the price tag attached to the men's diamond |
| spot a crooked dealer. There are several tricks that | | | | ring you wish to purchase. If you can understand what |
| shady dealers may try to pull on you. The best | | | | the ring will cost without the aid of the salesman's |
| protection is in knowing what to look for when | | | | inside knowledge, you're off to a good start. You want |
| choosing a reputable dealer. Following these simple | | | | to avoid shopping at dealers that befuddle the price of |
| steps will help you avoid the most common cons. | | | | the ring with and obscure code that an employee has |
| If possible, avoid working with jewelers that you are | | | | to interpret for you, otherwise you leave yourself open |
| unfamiliar with. This isn't always possible, however, | | | | for artificial price inflation by the salesman, even in an |
| particularly if it you have never shopped for a diamond | | | | establishment that would otherwise be on the level. |
| before. It is best to do some research beforehand. | | | | Next, ask to see the diamond's certificate. If your |
| The Internet is a great place to start. Search for the | | | | dealer is honest, his diamonds will all be certified by a |
| shop's name in one of the major Search Engines. If the | | | | reputable agency such as the Gemological Institute of |
| store you are planning to go to makes a habit of | | | | America (GIA) or the American Gemological Institute |
| ripping people off, the chances are good that someone | | | | (AGS). This certification serves you as a bit of |
| has written an article or a blog post about it. | | | | insurance in the matter and if your salesman can't or |
| Another good way to check up on a company is to | | | | won't show it to you, leave immediately. |
| research them with the Better Business Bureau. Simply | | | | Finally, ask the dealer to let you look at the stone |
| go to their website and look up the company by name. | | | | through a 10-power loupe. Diamond's are graded under |
| You can even narrow the search by including the city | | | | 10x magnification by the professionals and you should |
| and state the company does business in. The Better | | | | do the same. If your dealer is on the level, they will |
| Business Bureau grades a company based on | | | | provide you with one. |
| customer feedback and maintains a summary of | | | | The cons are out there so be careful when shopping |
| complaints filed against them. | | | | for a men's diamond ring. Whether it's just one greedy |
| If the dealer of men's diamond rings you want to shop | | | | salesman or a whole den of thieves. Follow these |
| with passes the Internet test, there are still three things | | | | steps and steer yourself away from those who pad |
| you should pay attention to when you go to their show | | | | their wallets by taking advantage of poorly informed |
| room. Sometimes even the best of companies will | | | | shoppers. |
| unwittingly hire a shady employee, so don't let your | | | | |