Consumer reporter Pat Volchok
models a few Costco diamonds.
Check out the full selection in
the warehouses and online at
Costco.ca.
KC2730
ITEM# 324527
MEN’S STAINLESS
STEEL CASE, TOUCHSCREEN AC TIVATION,
CHRONOGRAPH AND
ANALOG-DIGITAL
MOVEMENT
PHOTO ILLUS TRATION: FRANCE FREEMAN, BILL CARLSON
KC9110
ITEM# 324526
AVAILABLE NOW
only the highest-quality diamonds procured
from legitimate sources that are not involved
in funding conflict and that comply with all
Kimberley Process mandates ( www.kimberley
process.com) are allowed.
Expert tips
and FAQs
“There’s never any compromise on
quality, ever,” says Heather. “We won’t
accept synthetic diamonds or natural dia-
monds that are microscopically fracture
filled or laser treated to remove imperfec-
tions. We also reject any diamond that is
pressure or heat enhanced to artificially
bring out the colour.”
As you look at diamonds this holiday
season, I recommend that you do some
homework to educate yourself about the
fascinating world of these precious gems.
Costco.ca offers a helpful overview that
explains the 4 C’s of diamonds: cut, carat,
clarity and colour. You can find this infor-
mation under “Jewellery & Fashion,” then
“Diamond education and F.A.Q.’s.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED questions such as “Can I purchase
a matching ring band or buy a
loose diamond?” (no and no),
as well as tips on the care and
maintenance of diamond jewellery, can be found at Costco.
ca; click on “Jewellery &
Fashion,” then on “Diamond
Education & F.A.Q.’s.” C
More in archives
On Costco.ca, enter
“Connection.” At Online Edition,
search “buyingsmart.”
I’ll sum it all up in one word: Brilliant! C
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2012 ;e Costco Connection 73
