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ISBN: 9780943763446

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Author: P G, Antoinette Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno

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Topic: Jewelry

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To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with ...

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Jewelry and Gems : The Buying Guide - How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold and Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

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by BgasT8p4R1W@Deleted
Oct 14, 2006
Wonderful Wealth of Knowledge
It contains sections from how to purchase great diamonds to colored gemstones (my favorites!). The first part of the book deals with examining stones, how to hold the stone when examining it, using a loupe (those round magnifying glass-type things that are used by jewlers), identifying the parts of a gem (yes, there are parts of gem such as a table, a girdle, a crown, a pavilion and a cutlet) , and the different cuts of stones (round, trilliant, pear, Marquise, oval, emerald, etc.). The second part of the book deals exclusively about diamonds, the importance of the cut and proportion, body color and grades, faulty cuts, girdle faults, popular and nonpopular shapes, desirable colors, diamond flaws, clarity and how it's determined, V, VV, S, I explained, weight, spotting frauds, and ... It contains sections from how to purchase great diamonds to colored gemstones (my favorites!). The first part of the book deals with examining stones, how to hold the stone when examining it, using a loupe (those round magnifying glass-type things that are used by jewlers), identifying the parts of a gem (yes, there are parts of gem such as a table, a girdle, a crown, a pavilion and a cutlet) , and the different cuts of stones (round, trilliant, pear, Marquise, oval, emerald, etc.). The second part of the book deals exclusively about diamonds, the importance of the cut and proportion, body color and grades, faulty cuts, girdle faults, popular and nonpopular shapes, desirable colors, diamond flaws, clarity and how it's determined, V, VV, S, I explained, weight, spotting frauds, and comparing diamond prices. Section 3 is about colored gemstones, determing value, gemstone treatment, fraud, purchasing colored gems, and pearls. Part 4 is about Design and Style and offers important advice before buying. Part 6, the final chapter, offers important advice after you purchase a gemstone. There's even a section that gives retail prices, by carat, on each type of gemstone! Lots of important diagrams too! My next book to purchase that will compliment this book is Gem Identificatin Made Easy by Antoinette Matlins and A.C. Bonanno. This book will explain how to use pocket, portable and laboratory instruments to identify diamonds and colored gems! Yeah, baby! No more guessing!
by embassyemeralds
Mar 27, 2007
Excellent Insight and Sound Advice
If your in the market to make a sizeable purchase of a gemstone, this book should already be on your nightstand. Despite its nearly 300 pages, this is an easy read designed for the layman gemstone admirer and covers a wide array of topics, paying special attention to diamonds and other colored gemstones. The 16 full color pages include several dedicated to showing the usual favorites such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds and their sometimes similiar looking (and often far less known) cousins. We at Embassy Emeralds recommend this book for any individual looking to make a purchase of any gemstone and even have one our own bookshelf. By learning some of the fundamentals of the gemstones, you can protect yourself from the large number of illegitimate and unscrupleous dealers selling ... If your in the market to make a sizeable purchase of a gemstone, this book should already be on your nightstand. Despite its nearly 300 pages, this is an easy read designed for the layman gemstone admirer and covers a wide array of topics, paying special attention to diamonds and other colored gemstones. The 16 full color pages include several dedicated to showing the usual favorites such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds and their sometimes similiar looking (and often far less known) cousins. We at Embassy Emeralds recommend this book for any individual looking to make a purchase of any gemstone and even have one our own bookshelf. By learning some of the fundamentals of the gemstones, you can protect yourself from the large number of illegitimate and unscrupleous dealers selling inferior products.
by cindy13mel
Feb 11, 2013
Perfect!!!
The information in this book is very clear and understandable to the lay person. I just started learning more about gems because they have always interested me. The author goes into more depth then in other books I have seem about this same topic. I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in jewelry and gems, it is the only one you need.
by lj1975
Nov 02, 2008
Gem Buying Guide 2005 very informative book
I wanted to learn more about Gems. I've recently started buying gem stones to retail. This book is very informative & has been a big help, it has about 300 pages of information. My complaint is ...not enough pictures of the gems.
by UFTOod2bQ52@Deleted
Apr 20, 2009
Excellent reading.
A great book for both the novice and the most educated. Tons of interesting, not well known, information.

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