The jeweler's directory of gemstones : a complete guide to appraising and using precious stones, from cut and color to shape and setting / Judith Crowe.
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TextPublication details: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2012.Description: 176 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cmISBN: - 1770851089
- 9781770851085
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 553.8 C953 | Available | 33111005190034 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
For goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.
The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones , written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one.
Each full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes:
Sources and grading Traditional and modern settings Cutting and faceting Designing a special setting Gemstone groups Appraising, buying and handling gemstones Diamond types and pearls Spotting synthetics and fakes.Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book:
Using a loupe to examine a stone Understanding laser cutting and carving Identifying synthetic diamonds Buying at gem fairs and from dealers Cleaning and storing stones.No other book has this kind expert advice -- up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated -- on evaluating and using gemstones.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A comprehensive guide to identifying, buying, using and caring for an array of jewels and gems.