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To: James F. Hopkins who wrote (217578)1/30/2003 6:26:11 AM
From: Bill/WA  Read Replies (1) of 436258
 
James,

No, she doesn't buy uncut. She is strictly in the wholesale to retail at extreme discount. Only certified diamonds.
This is a relatively little known (or considered) market however, a market where many expensive diamonds are sold to customers that demand quality, certification and trust in dealership, know their stones and refuse to be raped by storefront retailers. Because of a small overhead and the EXTREME markup in the stones, she is able to sell at a relatively modest price. And even though the stones are certified, she allows the customer to let any other dealer do an independent appraisal (as long as she accompanies the stone ;-)
An example of the markup; she wears a rock purchased at $7,600 which would sell at regular retail - approx. $27,000.
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