EXOTIC GEMS: Volume 1 -- How to Identify & Buy Tanzanite, Ammolite, Rhodochrosite, Zultanite, Sunstone, Moonstone & Other Feldspars (Newman Exotic Gem Series) - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0929975421 ISBN 13: 9780929975429

Publisher: INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY PUBLICATIONS,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

This is the first in a series of books that will explore the history, lore, evaluation, geographic sources, and identifying properties of lesser-known gems. This volume has 288 colour photographs of mounted and loose tanzanite, ammolite, zultanite, rhodochrosite, sunstone, moonstone, labradorite, spectrolite, andesine, amazonite, bytownite, orthoclase and oligoclase. Some of the pictures are close-up shots that show how to make visual judgements about clarity, transparency, colour, cut quality and brilliance. A few pictures show how the gems are cut and many others show creative jewellery designs with these stones. The book also provides tips on caring for the gems, selecting an appraiser and 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-organised, and packed with fascinating information and photos. If you are interested in coloured gemstones, you will find this to be a valuable resource that will help you discover and buy unusual gem varieties you may never have seen before.

About this title

About the Author

Renée Newman is a respected gemologist and author of several guides on gems and jewellery. Her books are used throughout the world as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewellery professionals.

From the Back Cover

Exotic Gems, Volume 1 is a full-color guide that helps you identify and evaluate tanzanite, ammolite, rhodochrosite, zultanite, sunstone, moonstone, andesine, labradorite and other feldspars. This is the first in a series of books that will explore 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. If you re interested in colored gemstones, you ll find Exotic Gems to be a valuable resource that helps you get good value for your money.

From the Inside Flap

Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they re unusual stones from far-away places. Exotic Gems 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 first in a series of books that will explore the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you re interested in tanzanite, ammolite, rhodo-chrosite, zultanite, moonstone, sunstone, labradorite andesine or other members of the feldspar family, let Exotic Gems provide you with the in-depth information you ll need to be a smart buyer.

Edition details

• Publisher: INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY PUBLICATIONS,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0929975421
• ISBN 13: 9780929975429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154