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Jewelry Gem by Gem
Author | : Carlo Cumo,Claude Mazloum |
Publsiher | : Gremese Editore |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : UOM:39015040565650 |
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Here, world famous designers share with readers their most highly prized creations in words and pictures, revealing each stone's history, rarity, physical and chemical characteristics, and some of the imitations
Gem
Author | : DK |
Publsiher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 442 |
Release | : 2023-03-07 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780744084870 |
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Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Gems and Jewelry
Author | : Joel Arem |
Publsiher | : Bantam |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1984-12 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 0553251406 |
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This pocket-size format of the classic consumer guide to precious stones & their settings will teach anyone how to shop for gems with confidence.
Gem Jewelry Pocket Guide
Author | : Renee Newman |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0929975308 |
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The perfect pocket-sized companion for those travelling and thinking about purchasing jewellery or stones. Renee Newman, author of the highly respected gem and jewellery guides including 'Diamond Ring Buying Guide' and 'Gold and Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide', has written a concise buying guide covering gems, gold and platinum that's a perfect handy reference. Here is important information on how to select jewellers and appraisers; a chapter on notable gem sources and which countries are noted for specific gems; information on coral, ivory and amber; precautions one must take when buying from an unfamiliar source; and customs regulations, duties and how to use lab reports. This guide will become an indispensable resource that will be used time and time again.
Jewelry Gems The Buying Guide 7th Edition
Author | : Anonim |
Publsiher | : Gemstone Press |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Jewelry |
ISBN | : 9780943763712 |
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Colored Gemstones
Author | : Antoinette Leonard Matlins |
Publsiher | : Gemstone Press |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780943763453 |
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Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
Jeweller s Directory of Gemstones
Author | : Judith Crowe |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Gem cutting |
ISBN | : 9781912217182 |
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"A complete reference for goldsmiths, collectors, and jewellery makers, this book is a comprehensive guide to identifying, buying, using and caring for a dazzling array of jewels and gems." "Discover the origins of gemstones and understand the process of selecting the raw material. Includes practical advice on how to assess the quality, rarity, grade, durability, and cut of precious and semi-precious stones." "Learn how gems are calibrated, using the industry standard measurements of carats and points, and how they can be treated to improve both colour and clarity. A glossary section clearly explains all of the key terminology used." "Illustrations and colour photographs help you to identify the gemstones available to jewellery makers, from amethysts and diamonds to tourmaline and quartz, and demonstrate how they can be used in different designs and settings."--Jacket
Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery
Author | : Kathleen Gough |
Publsiher | : Caven Press |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2011-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1447415957 |
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This fascinating text comprises a comprehensive guide to the study of gems. Comprising a wealth of information on the most common gem stones and minerals, this scarce book constitutes a brilliant handbook and reference for both beginners and seasoned professionals alike. This text is written primarily in the form of questions and answers pertaining to the gems covered herein, making it easily accessible and informative for a wide readership. This book is split into the sections: Precious Stones and Semi-precious Stones, Precious Metals, Jewellery, and The Care of Jewellery; contained within these sections are chapters such as: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Imitation Pearl, Aquamarine, Beryl, Zircon, Topaz, Opal, Jade, Amethyst, Garnet, Alexandrite, The Cat s-Eye, Turquoise, and many more. Questions Answered on Gems and Jewellery has been elected for modern republication due to its immense educational value, and is proudly republished here with a new introduction to the subject."