Diamond Buying AdviceDiamond Advice and Information on Choosing a Diamond

In the game of poker, a royal flush is considered to be the most treasured hand to have. Earlier this month, the words “royal flush” took on a new meaning as a patron of the Black Bear Diner, located in Phoenix Arizona, inadvertently dropped, and then subsequently flushed her 7 carat, $70,000 diamond ring down the ladies’ room toilet!

After a number of failed attempts to retrieve the ring by local city workers, a professional plumber was called in. Using a small video camera outfitted with an attached infrared light,  it was finally located. It took even more time to jackhammer the floor, and remove a length of pipe before they could actually get to it.  All in all, the entire process took over eight hours.

The combined efforts of the plumber and city cost over $6,000! (Now that stinks!) For their heroic efforts, the relieved patron also provided generous tips for a number of the parties involved in the costly retrieval.

While this somewhat “stinky” tale ended on a sweet note, a number of precautionary lessons can be taken from what could have been an even more unfortunate experience. This advice is not really anything new to most of us; however, it really couldn’t hurt to have a reminder or two. And so, with this in mind, here goes:

• Never take off your jewelry when using a public restroom
• Make sure that your diamond jewelry is sized correctly
• Review your current jewelry insurance policy to ensure adequate coverage

Hopefully, this advice will help you to enjoy your cherished jewelry for an even longer time to come.

Provide by Danforth Diamond, experts in engagement rings.