Hey there!
A few months ago, I stumbled into a live diamond auction on TikTok and walked away with two diamonds. They turned out beautifully, but I was guessing at almost everything: what the grades meant, what a fair price looked like, even how the bidding worked. Diamond-Tok is the guide I wish I’d had that first day. It’s written from my own buying experience, illustrated with my own stones, and designed to make you a confident, well-informed bidder. Inside, you’ll find:
The basics, made simple: what lab-grown really means, how to read a grading certificate, and the 4Cs at a glance
Visual charts: the D–Z color scale, clarity grades, shapes and cuts, round diamonds at actual size, and the most popular diamond colors from white to red
Quick price math: my rules of thumb for what a great deal looks like, with worked examples you can use mid-auction
Gemstones and baggies: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, plus how to use small stones for your own designs
Where to watch: the channels I buy from, what makes each one different, and when they go live
The auction playbook: time extensions, sudden death rounds, custom bids, matched pairs and the unspoken rules of the room
A before-you-bid checklist to keep by your phone
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect engagement stone, designing a statement piece or just curious about the lives, this guide helps you know what you’re buying before you bid. A companion to “A Sparkle in the Dark” on the Journal. DETAILS 19-page PDF, US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) Instant digital download after purchase Print-friendly, and the actual-size chart prints true to scale at 100% By Marques Cook DELIVERY AND REFUNDS This is a digital product delivered by download link right after checkout.
Because it’s a digital file, all sales are final. If you have trouble with your download, contact me and I’ll make it right.
Hey there!
A few months ago, I stumbled into a live diamond auction on TikTok and walked away with two diamonds. They turned out beautifully, but I was guessing at almost everything: what the grades meant, what a fair price looked like, even how the bidding worked. Diamond-Tok is the guide I wish I’d had that first day. It’s written from my own buying experience, illustrated with my own stones, and designed to make you a confident, well-informed bidder. Inside, you’ll find:
The basics, made simple: what lab-grown really means, how to read a grading certificate, and the 4Cs at a glance
Visual charts: the D–Z color scale, clarity grades, shapes and cuts, round diamonds at actual size, and the most popular diamond colors from white to red
Quick price math: my rules of thumb for what a great deal looks like, with worked examples you can use mid-auction
Gemstones and baggies: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, plus how to use small stones for your own designs
Where to watch: the channels I buy from, what makes each one different, and when they go live
The auction playbook: time extensions, sudden death rounds, custom bids, matched pairs and the unspoken rules of the room
A before-you-bid checklist to keep by your phone
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect engagement stone, designing a statement piece or just curious about the lives, this guide helps you know what you’re buying before you bid. A companion to “A Sparkle in the Dark” on the Journal. DETAILS 19-page PDF, US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) Instant digital download after purchase Print-friendly, and the actual-size chart prints true to scale at 100% By Marques Cook DELIVERY AND REFUNDS This is a digital product delivered by download link right after checkout.
Because it’s a digital file, all sales are final. If you have trouble with your download, contact me and I’ll make it right.
