Jewelry
November 14, 2017
A pure white diamond evokes strong emotions in many consumers. Image credit: GIA
By Danny Parisi
NEW YORK – Luxury products are often purchased as much for their emotional value as for their practical value, and no product comes with as much emotion as a diamond.
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