Truth About Diamonds » Blog http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com Opening the Eyes of the Diamond Consumer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:17:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Taking The Diamond Quality Challenge on the Street in Times Square NYC!http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/02/01/taking-the-diamond-quality-challenge-on-the-street-in-times-square-nyc/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/02/01/taking-the-diamond-quality-challenge-on-the-street-in-times-square-nyc/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:16:23 +0000 Mike http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4635 Hey guys.  Check out this video I made today in Times Square in New York City!  Here’s the story – I had two rings:

1) 1.01ct H SI1 Round Brilliant Excellent Cut for $5770

2) 1.06 G VVS2 Round Brilliant Excellent Cut for $13,500

I wore them both on my pinky and asked random strangers on the street if they could see if there’s a difference or not!  Take a look and enjoy!

 

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]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/01/19/another-amazing-proposal-opportunity/feed/ 0 Another Amazing Proposal Opportunity in Los Angeleshttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/01/18/another-amazing-proposal-opportunity-in-los-angeles/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/01/18/another-amazing-proposal-opportunity-in-los-angeles/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:35:40 +0000 Mike http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4489 If you’re based in or near Los Angeles, and you’re looking to propose within the next few weeks, I have an amazing opportunity for you!  As with the previous related post, Michele from The Heart Bandits is looking for a couple to propose on national TV on Good Morning America!  All expenses will be paid by the show and everything will be planned for an amazing blow-out surprise proposal.  So if you’re interested, please contact us as soon as possible using the “Contact Us” form.

We actually found someone for The Heart Bandits for their previous hunt for a couple for a TV proposal.  You can read all about Leigh’s proposal here: http://www.theheartbandits.com/testimonials.html 

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2012/01/18/another-amazing-proposal-opportunity-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for One Lucky Reader from Los Angeleshttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/29/once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-one-lucky-reader-from-los-angeles/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/29/once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-one-lucky-reader-from-los-angeles/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:56:14 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4279 If you’re reading this because you’re shopping for an engagement ring and you happen to live in or near Los Angeles, I have an amazing potential opportunity for you.  Michele Velazquez from The Heart Bandits (the #1 Marriage Proposal Planner and friend of ours) has locked in a deal with a top TV show in the US to plan and broadcast live a blowout unforgettable marriage proposal.  All expenses for the proposal will be paid by the show. All you have to do is contact her and be chosen.  If you’re interested, send me an email using the contact form (click on “Contact Us” in the black menu bar above) and let us know you’re interested and we’ll forward on your details to Michele.

Good luck!  I really hope one of our dear readers grabs this opportunity before someone else does!

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/29/once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity-for-one-lucky-reader-from-los-angeles/feed/ 0 Great New Proposal Video Sent in By one of Our Readers!http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/27/great-new-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/27/great-new-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:24:45 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4255 Raj contacted us way back in the summer of 2010 looking for some help in finding a beautiful oval shaped diamond.  We came through for him and found him a truly stunning diamond.  He contacted us recently to let us know how pleased they were with the ring, the proposal and the wedding!  Raj was even so kind as to send me a video he created of his proposal.

This was such an original idea! He convinced his girlfriend that they were trying out for a reality TV show!  Check it out for yourselves below:

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/12/27/great-new-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/feed/ 1 Very Cute Proposal Video Sent in by One of our Readers!http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/very-cute-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/very-cute-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:57:08 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4121 A few months ago, we helped John Tellis buy this beautiful 0.58ct H VS2 from JamesAllen.com.

He just sent us this adorable video he made of his marriage proposal to his now fiance.  Watch and enjoy!

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/very-cute-proposal-video-sent-in-by-one-of-our-readers/feed/ 0 Leibish & Co (www.fancydiamonds.net) Announces Huge Cyber-Monday Salehttp://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/leibish-co-www-fancydiamonds-net-announces-huge-cyber-monday-sale/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/leibish-co-www-fancydiamonds-net-announces-huge-cyber-monday-sale/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:20:41 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4114 Hi All.  Just wanted to let every know about this sale that Leibish & Co. are running.  If you’ve seen my articles on fancy colored diamonds, then you already know that I wholeheartedly recommend them if you’re looking for a fancy color diamond.  They’re head and shoulders above the competition in this market.  I know during last year’s Cyber Monday sale, they had some really big markdowns from their regular prices.  So today’s the day to take advantage!

 

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/28/leibish-co-www-fancydiamonds-net-announces-huge-cyber-monday-sale/feed/ 0 Listen to Ira being Interviewed!http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/06/listen-to-ira-being-interviewed/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/06/listen-to-ira-being-interviewed/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 05:56:53 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=4042 Take a minute to listen to Ira being interviewed on Good News Planet!

 

]]> http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/11/06/listen-to-ira-being-interviewed/feed/ 2 October’s Diamond Jewelry Giveaway!http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/10/23/octobers-diamond-jewelry-giveaway/ http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/10/23/octobers-diamond-jewelry-giveaway/#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:00:51 +0000 Ira Weissman http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/?p=3948 I love this time of the month!  Today we have launched our Diamond Jewelry giveaway for October!  Before we begin talking about October, we first want to share this amazing picture with you sent in by September’s winner, Brent Gooley:

Heidi, Brent’s fiance, is shown here wearing these earrings which he won last month on our Facebook challenge.

Also, one more word of introduction – for those of you who are skeptical, please see my introduction to September’s giveaway here: http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2011/09/01/septembers-diamond-jewelry-giveaway/

Now, back to October!  This month, we’re giving away this amazing pendent – also from DiamondWave.com.  It’s a 1/4ct Diamond Circle Pendant mounted in white gold.

Here’s how you can make yourself eligible to win:

  1. Make sure you have “Liked” Truth About Diamonds on Facebook using the “Like” Button at the top right of any page on the site.
  2. Go to this link: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=209566189113026&id=124689054241159
  3. Leave a comment telling everyone what convinced you that your loved one was THE ONE.
  4. Tell all your friends to also like Truth About Diamonds.
  5. Once they like the site, tell them to go to that same link above on Facebook.
  6. Tell them to click “Like” on your comment.
  7. The comment with the highest number of “Likes” wins!  It’s that simple

Now, last month Brent Gooley won with only 29 Likes.  So anyone with a few hundred friends on Facebook should have an easy time winning this!  Go for it!  A $570 piece of jewelry for free!

Good luck to everyone!

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The drawing will take place approximately on the 15th. Last month, two consecutive winners refused the winnings because they were convinced I was trying to scam them.  So let me explain exactly how this works so hopefully we won’t have the same problem again this month!

  1. I am paying for the piece of jewelry directly from the source (in this case, DiamondWave.  In last month’s case, it was JamesAllen.com)
  2. At no time will I ask you for your credit card number or anything of the sort.
  3. The only piece of information I need from you is an address to ship the piece to.
  4. Last month’s winner decided to have the pendant shipped to his church because he was certain someone would always be around to sign for it.  This was a great idea.  He kept his privacy, and ensured receipt of the delivery.  Another option would be to give me the address of your closest Fedex location and I can have it shipped marked as “Hold at Facility” and you can just go in to pick it up.  Complete privacy!
  5. Once I place the order, I will forward the order confirmation email from the vendor to the winner so they can see when they should be expecting delivery and so they can double check the address.

 

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