Amherst Jeweler Gets Prison Time [VIDEO]

An Amherst jeweler could possibly spend the rest of his life in prison.A judge sentenced Paul Blarr, the manager of RSNP Diamond Exchange and Amherst Diamond Exchange, with 23 to 69 years in New York State prison after admitting that he sold fake diamonds to more than 200 customers.The sentencing actually came sooner than expected, after Blarr admitted to taking advantage of more customers than the prosecutors originally charged.

A former customer spoke out about the 15 year relationship that was formed with Paul Blarr, and the fake $25,000 diamond earrings that were purchased from his store.