Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying and Selling - Hardcover

Matlins, Antoinette L.; Bonanno, Antonio C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0943763347 ISBN 13: 9780943763347

Publisher: Gemstone Press, 2003

Synopsis

This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life—from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India—and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.

About this title

Synopsis:

New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone. No science background necessary. Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewellery lovers, hobbyists, jewellers, antique dealers, and gemmology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.

About the Author:

Antoinette Leonard Matlins is the gemmology editor for a jewellery magazine and her articles and comments on gems, jewellery and gem investment appear in many international consumer and trade publications. Antonio C. Bonanno, FGA, ASA, MGA, noted gemmologist and appraiser, is the founder and president of National Gem Appraising Laboratory, and director of the Columbia School of Gemology. He is a fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain and an associate of the Alumni of the Gemological Institute of America.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gemstone Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0943763347
• ISBN 13: 9780943763347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 330