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Diamonds – Liars and Thieves

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Enter Chicago’s eccentric diamond trade as Gia Nichols reveals the secrets behind the sparkle. In this candid, darkly funny memoir, she navigates a high-stakes world where jewels move fast and trust is scarce—alongside the quirky rise of 1990s internet dating. Unforgettable characters, harassment, and unexpected spicy detours make Diamonds—Liars and Thieves a guilty-pleasure ride proving truth is stranger than fiction.

surprising and eye-opening

—Treesa on Amazon

Description

Step into the exclusive and eccentric world of the Chicago diamond industry with Gia Nichols as she unveils the secrets behind the sparkle. In this captivating memoir, Nichols shares her riveting personal journey through a business as dazzling as it is dark, where magnificent jewels are traded, and trust is a rare commodity. With candid humor, she intertwines her experiences in the high-stakes jewelry business with the quirky world of internet dating in the 1990s. Her encounters with unforgettable characters, unchecked harassment, and unexpected spicy interludes make this memoir an entertaining ride of revelations and guilty pleasures. Diamonds – Liars and Thieves is a compelling testament to the fact that truth is often stranger—and more fascinating—than fiction.

Product Details

PublishedOctober 15, 2024
ImprintWisdom Editions
LanguageEnglish
Print length270
ISBN-13978-1962834285
Dimensions5 x 0.68 x 8 inches

If you’re looking for a story that will inspire you, move you, and remind you of the importance of finding light even in the darkest times, Diamond, Thief, and Liars is the perfect choice. It’s a gem of a book that feels like a heartfelt chat after a long day at the salon—a moment of connection and reflection that stays with you.

—Bella D, verified review on Amazon

This is such a fun read. Gia makes all of her characters come to life. She is such a strong and courageous and tough woman, but at the same time very feminine and real. I loved getting to know her.

—Ruth Jackson, verified review on Amazon

This book offers a surprising and eye-opening glimpse into the diamond industry. Gia Nichols takes us behind the scenes, unveiling the processes and intricacies most of us never consider. For many, our first real encounter with diamonds happens around the time of marriage, sparking inevitable curiosity. With a mix of rarity, beauty, and deep symbolism, diamonds captivate us. Nichols brings clarity to the hidden world behind these sparkling gems. A story about a woman who prevails and is as tough as the gems she sells.

—Treesa, verified review on Amazon

A great read. I didn’t know anything about the jewelry business before reading this book, but I sure do now! Ultimately though, it’s a story of self-determination, believing in yourself, and staying true to your principals. Once I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down.

—HM, verified review on Amazon

I thoroughly enjoyed this book all about the author’s experience in the diamond industry and in the online dating game in Chicago. Full of great characters and fun adventures, it kept me entertained throughout. A perfect book to curl up with in front of the fireplace or take to the beach on vacation.

—S. Berglund, verified review on Amazon