Exotic Gems: Volume 2 -- How to Identify & Buy Alexandrite, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl Cat's-eye, Kyanite, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Dinosaur Gembone, ... & Other Garnets (Newman Exotic Gem Series) - Softcover

Newman, Renee

 
9780929975450: Exotic Gems: Volume 2 -- How to Identify & Buy Alexandrite, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl Cat's-eye, Kyanite, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Dinosaur Gembone, ... & Other Garnets (Newman Exotic Gem Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0929975456 ISBN 13: 9780929975450
Verlag: International Jewelry Publications,U.S., 2011

Inhaltsangabe

Exotic Gems, Volume 2 is a full-color guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl, cat s-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite, spessartine, demantoid, and other garnets. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. Exotic Gems shows you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. It also provides tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. The healing and metaphysical properties of the gems are also addressed. Written for both consumers and professionals, it s easy to read, well-organized, packed with professional color photos and full of fascinating information.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Renée Newman GG is a respected gemologist and author of nine gem and jewelry guides. Her books are used worldwide as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewelry professionals. Other books by Newman include: Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide Diamond Ring Buying Guide Gemstone Buying Guide Exotic Gems: Volume 1 Pearl Buying Guide Diamond Handbook Jewelry Handbook

Aus dem Klappentext

Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they re unusual stones from faraway places. Exotic Gems, Volume 2 will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You ll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you re interested in alexandrite, cat s-eye, chrysoberyl, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, demantoid, rhodolite or other members of the garnet family, let Exotic Gems provide you with the in-depth information you ll need to be a smart buyer.

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Verlag
International Jewelry Publications,U.S.
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0929975456
ISBN 13 
9780929975450
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
154
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