Max Huygen, after many years of subordination to his niggardly father-in-law- a diamond dealer, and his wife, is sent to L.A. to appraise some stones for one Muratti. There too he falls for the younger allure of Reba Haight, and for the confidence scheme which depends on his certification of zircons as diamonds which has expensive consequences for all.... A flesh and blood fascination-just like the real thing- hard and bright.