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Ira Weissman is a diamond industry veteran with nearly a decade of experience at one of the world’s largest diamond polishers. He has traveled the world buying and selling diamonds and now dedicates his time to helping consumers make the most of their diamond buying decisions. He has been featured on Anderson Cooper, CNBC, and has been quoted by MarketWatch, The Village Voice, and BankRate. Visit Truth About Diamonds to educate yourself about diamonds and for free help in your diamond search according to your budget and needs.

Blog Entries by Ira Weissman

The Engagement Is Off -- Now What Do I Do with the Ring?

(0) Comments | Posted April 14, 2013 | 4:46 AM

Let's put the creamy chiffon and bridal bouquets aside for a moment; for every eight knots that will be tied this summer, there will be two that unravel before their time, according to one estimate. Besides the emotional damage of a broken engagement -- not to mention the...

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Color Me Pink

(16) Comments | Posted March 1, 2013 | 10:30 AM

While white diamonds and white wedding gowns may be the safest bet, some brides are looking for a look that's more out of the ring box and kissed with just a splash of girly color.

Actress Jessica Biel is one such lady. She made a bold move with

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The Truth About Push Presents

(0) Comments | Posted February 27, 2013 | 4:08 PM

Push presents, push gifts or baby baubles are all different names for the same concept: The gift that a husband presents to his wife after she "pushes" out their baby (not excluding wives who deliver by C-section, of course). While it's not exactly a new concept that husbands buy their...

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Details of Nick Carter's Engagement Ring

(2) Comments | Posted February 26, 2013 | 10:50 AM

"Am I your fire? Your one desire?" Remember these Backstreet Boys lyrics, circa 1999? Well Nick Carter of BSB could have proposed with these lines to girlfriend Lauren Kitt on Feb. 20 on a secluded island in the Florida Keys. The boy-band frontman and fitness expert/actress were vacationing down south...

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Elaine Alden, Landry Fields Engaged: A Ring Analysis

(1) Comments | Posted February 15, 2013 | 8:34 AM

Once upon a time Toronto Raptors' prince Landry Fields proposed to supermodel princess Elaine Alden with this superstar bling-a-ling engagement ring.

Oh wait, that just happened yesterday! From the picture Alden posted on Instagram last night, it seems the center diamond is approximately 3.5-4 carats, G/H color and...

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Jana Kramer's Fabulous Five-Carat Engagement Ring

(0) Comments | Posted January 30, 2013 | 10:14 AM

"Dreams really do come true," says Jana Kramer on her website bio about her singing and acting career. And I'm sure she's saying the same thing about her newly gifted sparkler from fiance Brantley Gilbert. The two country singing lovebirds are now officially engaged thanks to this five-carat,...

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Kandi Burruss' Engagement Ring Is Not What It Appears to Be

(23) Comments | Posted January 28, 2013 | 12:58 PM

It's already been reported widely since US Magazine broke the story that Kandi Burruss, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, is now engaged to Todd Tucker, line producer on the show. The proposal certainly came as no surprise to fans of the show, who have watched their relationship...

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Why I'm Not Buying Diamonds This Valentine's Day

(82) Comments | Posted January 24, 2013 | 12:49 AM

If you think diamond jewelry is the greatest Valentine's Day gift out there, you've been duped. We are living in a post-diamond era when diamonds are no longer the end-all and be-all of fine jewelry. Of course, you could go the safe route of chocolates and roses, but if you...

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Emeralds: The Hottest Engagement Ring Trend for 2013

(142) Comments | Posted January 11, 2013 | 10:10 AM

Even in the dead of winter, emeralds can make you feel like spring is just around the corner. This verdant, earthy gemstone has become the red carpet's favorite bauble of late, sparking color authority Pantone to declare Emerald Green the official color of 2013. Emeralds are associated with...

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7 Reasons Why Diamonds Are a Waste of Your Money

(701) Comments | Posted August 13, 2012 | 11:10 AM

I've been in the diamond business for over 10 years. I've traveled all over the world buying and selling diamonds. I've passed through most of the major airports across the United States with about a million dollars worth of diamonds in a leather wallet stuffed inside my pants. I've bought...

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What The Media Got Wrong About 'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard's Engagement Ring

(12) Comments | Posted July 25, 2012 | 4:53 PM

In typical week-after-the-finale fashion, "Bachelorette" followers everywhere are having the same conversations: are Emily and Jef still engaged? Will they last? Just how cheesy was that proposal? And of course, there's the typical oohing and ahhing over her new Neil Lane engagement ring. But as a...

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What You Can Learn From Mark Zuckerberg

(97) Comments | Posted May 30, 2012 | 6:45 AM

Mark Zuckerberg has certainly been no stranger to the news cycle this past week. With the now infamous IPO on Friday quickly becoming the story of the year, and the surprise wedding on Saturday, it was easy to overlook a small report from TMZ.com about Priscilla Chan's engagement...

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Get A Bachelor Ben Engagement Ring For Less

(2) Comments | Posted March 15, 2012 | 1:36 PM

All judging aside about whether or not Courtney was the right choice (we'll leave that job to Ellen), lets have a look at the Neil Lane-designed engagement ring that Ben Flajnik proposed with on Monday night's finale of 'The Bachelor'.

There's no doubt that this is a stunning...

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Diamonds: Do You Get What you Pay For?

(0) Comments | Posted March 13, 2012 | 2:45 AM

Shopping for a diamond can be overwhelming as you're faced with a paralyzing number of choices. You need to figure out the style of the setting, the metal type (usually white gold, yellow gold, or platinum), the desired shape, the diamond's color, the diamond's clarity, the...

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Engagement Rings -- Avoid the Online Scams

(2) Comments | Posted February 28, 2012 | 4:56 PM

More and more people are beginning to realize that the easiest way to get the most value when purchasing a diamond is to do so online. The reason is simple -- brick-and-mortar jewelry stores need to own inventory. Diamonds are expensive, so even owning a relatively modest inventory can cost...

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