Gemstone Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select &

Gemstone Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems

Buying colour gems is a challenge. To make a wise choice, you must be able to judge their colour, flaws, transparency and brilliancy. This guide will show you how. Written for both consumers and professionals, it is easy to read, has over 200 colour photographs and gives practical pointers on how to buy the best stone for the money. Whether you are interested in jade, opal, ruby, topaz, spinel, garnet, tourmaline or some other coloured gem, you will find this guide to be a fascinating and valuable resource. Topics covered include: price comparison; gem treatments; quality evaluation; gem cleaning and care; fake stones; savvy buying.
Country USA
Brand National Jewelers Supplies
Manufacturer Intl Jewelry Pubns
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber BK-425
Model 62.422
UnitCount 1
UPCs 744309742864
EANs 9780929975344
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Gemstone Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for Colored Gems