Items related to Diamond Handbook: How to Look at Diamonds and Avoid...

Diamond Handbook: How to Look at Diamonds and Avoid Ripoffs (Newman Gem & Jewelry Series) - Softcover

Newman, R.

 
9780929975368: Diamond Handbook: How to Look at Diamonds and Avoid Ripoffs (Newman Gem & Jewelry Series)

Synopsis

In this new diamond book, the author offers consumers an illustrated guide for understanding diamond cuts, antique jewelry, factors affecting price, the appraisal process, and how to detect synthetics. Newman lists resources for finding appraisers, grading labs, and branded diamonds. An appendix summarizes the properties of diamonds. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Synopsis

Clueless about diamonds? You won't be after you read this book! Packed with close-up photographs, this reference shows you how to judge diamonds on the basis of how they look, rather than just on how they are graded. Diamond grading reports don't tell you everything you need to know to make wise diamond purchases. Written for consumers and professionals, this handbook expands on the information provided in Newman's companion book, the "Diamond Ring Buying Guide" and covers additional topics that readers have requested.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.