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Explains in non-technical terms how to use the dichroscope to identify colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the dichroscope.

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to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy "jewelry" and not "gemstones." Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying jewelry, they urged me to change the title. So, in this edition The Complete Guide to Buying Gems has been changed to Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Consumer and...

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Easy to Read ? Easy to Understand Practical ? Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions 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 confidenc...

This completely updated, expanded edition includes new sections on design andstyle, innovative cuts, new treatments and trickery to look out for, recentlydiscovered gems, and pearls, gold, and platinum.

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Written by Antoinette Matlins and A.C. Bonanno.

Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, in today's market?of Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colors, new treatments and new frauds?buyers need a source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best-selling author Antoinette Matlins, is the ?unofficial bible? for all diamond buyers who want to get the most for their money. Easy to read, practical, and easy to understand, this updated and exp...

This comprehensive guide, from gemstone expert and best-selling author Antoinette Matlins, is all you need to help you buy, collect, sell, care for-or simply enjoy-colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. Easy to understand and practical, this updated and expanded edition explains what to look for and what to look out for!

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Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, intoday's marketof Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colors, new treatments and new fraudsbuyers needa source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best-selling author AntoinetteMatlins, is the "unofficial bible" for all diamond buyerswho want to get the most for their money.Easy to read, practical and easy to understand, Diamonds:The Antoinette Matl...

With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls--natural, cultured and imitation. This revised and updated edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and...

Guides you through the auction process to take the guesswork out of buying and selling at auction and reduce the risk of making costly mistakes.

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Takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy that "perfect" ring . . . to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding-or creating-it.

The first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. Using a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to ...

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 ...

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural, cultured and imitation.