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Purchasing A Diamond Without Looking

Further down the street, the sparkling display of a high-end jeweler beckoned to me. I entered the quiet shop, my eyes immediately drawn to a solitaire diamond pendant in the center case.

The shopkeeper unlocked the cabinet and fastened the heavy platinum chain around my neck. It sat cool against my skin, catching the light with every small movement.

I told him to wrap it up, handing over payment without even glancing at the tag.