Nov 13, 2024

The glitz and glamor market

Alex Schroeder/Marketplace

In the third installment of our "Tricks of the Trade" series, we head to LA's jewelry and gemstone district.

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Tricks of the Trade

Deciphering the diamond and gem district

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Nov 13, 2024

Even the pros have trouble with certain pieces of jewelry. But there's at least one reliable way to verify what you're buying.

A handful of offerings from B&B Fine Gems in downtown Los Angeles.

Alex Schroeder/Marketplace

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