Diamond Answer Man

Diamond Answer Man episodes:

• 12.06.2015

  Girls Best Friend or Foe! Synthetic Diamond Engagement Rings – DAMS4E7

  Season 4 Episode 7 Girls Best Friend or Foe – synthetic diamonds. Worth is relative to how much you can sell something for. A house for example can generally be purchased and then resold fairly soon, for approximately the same selling price,...

  
• 09.19.2015

  Interview with Cecilia Gardner CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee. S4E6 Diamond Answer Man

  Selling a diamond with a report that doesn’t match the most known standard. What must you do that you have NEVER done? Find out on latest Diamond Answer Man show with guest Cecilia Gardner CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.

  
• 08.12.2015

  Why you need an AGS Lab Report on your diamond! – Interview with Peter Yantzer Executive Director American Gem Society Laboratories S4EP5 Diamond Answer Man

    Wow what a great show we have ahead! Its not to often that I have guests on the show – I’m very very excited to welcome you to the Diamond Answer Man Show Season 4 Episode 5. If you are in the...

  
• 07.23.2015

  Yikes! I Got JACKED! My Appraisal Says so. DAMS4E4

  First in the News * Reuters reports * Manufacturers who cut and polish diamonds have found themselves caught between giant mining companies charging high prices for rough stones, and big retail chains that demand gems at low margins to keep sales moving. *...

  
• 07.03.2015

  Diamond Reports – Its wrong – Who Cares? DAMS4EP3

  Diamond Reports – Its wrong – Who Cares? Alright, you’ve heard me rant about this before! If you are buying a diamond don’t become price blind! That is where you become so focused on price that you are willing forget everything...

  
• 06.26.2015

  2 things to think about when buying your diamond – After visiting JCK 2015! Diamond Answer Man S4E2

  News First * Jewelry and Diamond Sales grew over last year! US buyers still buy more diamonds than any other country. * 2/3’s of all online sales are made by Brick and Mortar stores. * No new diamond mines – Out of 7000...

  
• 01.27.2015

  Synthetics! Are they a good buy for an Engagement Ring? Diamond Answer Man S4Ep1

  In this episode we revisit synthetic diamonds for the engagement ring purchase along with the reasons why I do this show. If you have ever wondered if I get paid to do this show – this is your episode. Do you have...

  
• 10.30.2014

  Synthetics! From This Day Forward – For Better Or Worse? Diamond Answer Man S3Ep3

  In this episode I talk about my thoughts on synthetic diamonds as an option for engagement rings.

  
• 10.03.2014

  Reports! What is the right thing to do? Diamond Answer Man S3Ep2

  Hello! My name is J. Christopher Guritz and I launched the Diamond Answer Man podcast in response to encouragement from my family, clients and many now friends. I started over three decades ago working in the jewelry trade. I worked...

  
• 02.01.2014

  How to protect yourself from a 10 thousand dollar loss in 5 minutes! Part 2, S3-E1

  How to protect yourself from a 10,000 loss in 5 minutes. Part 2 Season 3 Episode 1. Channel Set diamonds review this week!      

  
• 11.15.2013

  How to protect yourself from a 10k loss in 5 minutes! DAM Episode 28

  How to protect yourself from a 10,000 loss in 5 minutes. Steinmetz Pink – renamed Pink Star in 2007, now sold for 83.2mil and renamed pink dream.      

  
• 10.03.2013

  5 ways to the perfect diamond ring!

  5 Ways To The Perfect Diamond Ring! * Plan Out Cost In Advance * Do Not Get Hung Up on the fine details (ie rarity characteristics, keep beauty in mind) * Be covert and find her ring size * Research Taste In Advance * Remember...

  
• 08.30.2013

  Made In USA

  How the California Made In USA law may effect what California Jewelers may claim about their products. I may soon may be illegal for Jewelers in California to claim their wares as Made In USA! Why ? It may soon only be...

  
• 07.20.2013

  Its Canada vs. Australia and GIA vs. IGI

    Hello everyone!   This week I answer some questions concerning where diamonds come from and whether or not Canadian diamonds are different and/or better (I added that) than elsewhere in the world!  Along with reviewing last show and talking about the Labs, Rapnet’s...

  
• 07.14.2013

  The #1 reason not to use numbers and theory

  Hi Everyone! Thanks for you listening ear! If you are shopping for a diamond and/or diamond engagement ring – getting lost in all the details – How about just saying “Show Me” when performance is your goal. I talk about why you...

  
• 05.23.2013

  Wow! I saved a lot – My Appraisal Says So!

  Diamond Answer Man – Episode 23. Wow! I saved a lot – My Appraisal Says So! The HUGE problem with certain jewelers and brokers is selling diamonds and jewelry based upon inflated appraisals. Did you know this can cost you money in...

  
• 05.02.2013

  #1 way you don’t get what you want!

  Diamond Answer Man – Episode 22.   The number 1 Way you don’t get what you want is by loosing focus. Remember what you want and what you spend are related – but not the same.   Many years ago I worked for a diamond polishing company....

  
• 04.17.2013

  What are color treated diamonds? Diamond Answer Man – Episode 21

  What are color treated diamonds? Diamond Answer Man – Episode 21

  
• 03.31.2013

  How Perfect is Perfect? Diamond Answer Man – Episode 20

  How Perfect is Perfect? Diamond Answer Man – Episode 2o When it comes to diamonds and diamond grading you will find terms such as “perfect”, “ideal”, “super ideal” and many more. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the...

  
• 02.14.2013

  To cert or not to cert that is the question? Diamond Answer Man – Episode 18

  * To Cert or Not To Cert * Cost * Rarity * Guarantee * Affidavit of Diamond Grade * Blood diamonds – New Alerts and response by the industry. * 1 is to many * Illegal in U.S. * Even Kimberly Approved diamonds can still be illegal in...

  
• 01.19.2013

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 17 – Calling All U.S. diamond polishers!

  Resolutions for 2013. With Special Guest! Update to blog coming soon.  

  
• 10.20.2012

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 16 – So you want to be a jeweler!

  Current News This week we find that De Beers October sight sold about 750m. This is the largest sight in 2012. Sight-holder had deferred previous sights. DTC allowed them to defer up to 50% of the Intent To Offer period which...

  
• 10.07.2012

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 15 – What is “Memo”

  Current news Diamond Prices Soft throughout September RAPAPORT… PRESS RELEASE, October 3, 2012, New York: Certified polished diamond prices ‎continued to soften in September as buyers remain cautious ahead of the fourth-quarter ‎holiday season. The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair reflected...

  
• 10.02.2012

  4 colors and 1 way to find your PERFECT diamond.

  I was on vacation in the last month so I am going to pick it up – in hopes to be ahead of the holiday season. First in the news. Swallowing Diamonds Strange things happening here in the US and around the world....

  
• 08.29.2012

  Find the 8 Hearts and The 8 Arrows and discover the Beauty! at the end of your purchase!

  The time to buy is still now? And why is that diamond blue!! First! We have some great news for the people of Botswana. De Beers is moving its operations to Botswana ahead of schedule.  The Botswana government is excitedly running its...

  
• 08.15.2012

  3 Colors and 1 tool that is a must use when you buy a diamond!

  Is now the time to buy? And why is that diamond RED!! News Update! Rapaport Diamond Report is stating 1ct. diamonds are trading at a discount of 18.3% from a year ago. How long will this take to positively influence your purchase...

  
• 07.11.2012

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 10 – My diamond is broken?

  My diamond is broken? In this series we find out what to do when your diamond gets damaged. First you need to find out if it is merely chipped or is it indeed broken? If you look at the  side profile of a...

  
• 06.30.2012

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 9 – What to do when you want to sell!

  What if you want to sell? There are many  reasons for you to sell  unwanted diamonds or pieces of jewelry. Diamonds and jewelry that  have no positive emotional value or history may be a reasonable source of expendable cash. But, how do you...

  
• 05.16.2012

  Diamond Answer Man Episode 6 – Hire the Right People!

  Hire the Right People! If you have ever worked with a person or had the pleasure of doing business with a team that was single minded in purpose and why – then you’ll understand the  priority jewelers should have to staff...