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Diamond Shopping Tips


No matter where you shop, here are three things to look for to make sure you get what you pay for:

Look for a certified stone.
Buy a diamond that comes with a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society. That way, you know exactly what you're getting.

Find out the refund policy.
Make sure the store has a written cash refund policy.

Get the diamond appraised.
Immediately after you purchase the diamond, take it to a qualified diamond appraiser.

ABC News consumer correspondent Elisabeth Leamy originally reported this story for "Good Morning America Weekend Edition."