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Binding
Paperback
Publication Year
2005
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
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ISBN
0943763452
Language
English
Author
Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
Topic
Jewelry, Rocks & Minerals

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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!

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Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0943763452
ISBN-13
9780943763453
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Author
Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Language
English
Topic
Jewelry, Rocks & Minerals

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Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz

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Book Title
Colored Gemstones : The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide - How to Select, Buy, Care for and Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge
Lc Classification Number
Ts740.M38 2005
Edition Description
Revised Edition,Activity Book,New Edition
Edition Number
2
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Deserving of ongoing mention and recommendation for any general consumer's library is the second updated edition of the jewelry and shopper's guide Colored Gemstones. It's been newly updated and expanded to provide all the details needed to buy, collect and sell all kinds of gems. From what qualifies as a gemstone to how to evaluate color, price, and stones, this offers key details any gemstone buyer must have.
Copyright Date
2005
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2010-481701
Publication Year
2005
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Nature, Antiques & Collectibles
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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  • by 10ec-gal
    Feb 16, 2008

    Very informative, gemstone bible, must have!

    This book is very informative. It has a lot of beautiful photos. Great descriptions of many gemstones. It is a must have for anyone interested in knowing more about gemstones and jewelry. An educated shopper is a smart shopper!!!

  • by robe-pera
    Dec 28, 2017

    Thanks

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by coleen95037
    Nov 05, 2010

    Lots of worthwhile information

    This book explains in depth subjects relative to gemstones, but also understandable by the uninitiated such as myself.. I am an amateur gem enthusiasit seeking knowledge, and so far this lovely book has not disappointed. I have not finished it yet, but I expect more of the same. I liked it. Check it out!

  • by FMh5Xy3FRJ-@Deleted
    Mar 27, 2008

    Great book for Gemstone lovers!

    This is a book to get if you are into gemstones. Especially colored ones! Good book with vivid description and beautiful pictures! Gemsonfire support it!

  • by Itr_36RPQ8G@Deleted
    Mar 22, 2009

    Colored Gemstones by Antoinette, P.G. Matlins (2005)

    Book was very informative especially for the beginner that I am. Nice colorful pictures, grouping colored gems together on same page, so that you may see there colors side by side. Price lists, gems specs, etc...... All parts of this book - recommended to me by a friend and gem/jewelry dealers. Good addition to any library.

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