The traditional approach is for a retailer to buy a diamond which then sits in its inventory awaiting a buyer, often for months or even years.

传统的做法是零售商买进钻石，然后加入商品目录，等待买家。经常需要数月甚至好几年才能售出。

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The traditional approach is for a retailer to buy a diamond which then sits in its inventory awaiting a buyer, often for months or even years.

ECONOMIST: Gentlemen prefer buying diamonds online