The Pearl Book (4th Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide (Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; How to Select, Buy,) - Softcover

Matlins, Antoinette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0943763541 ISBN 13: 9780943763545

Publisher: GemStone Press, 2008

Synopsis

Know What You Want,Know What You’re Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
/Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.

Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete
Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions

For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls―natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with “insider” tips and advice to help you get what you want.

About this title

About the Author

Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins’ books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. Her books include Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (over 400,000 copies now in print―the only book of its kind ever offered by Consumer Reports); Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide; The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; Gem Identification Made Easy; Engagement & Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love; and Jewelry & Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites (all GemStone Press).

Former gemology editor of National Jeweler magazine, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems and jewelry and on gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the "Gemstones" chapter in the Encyclopedia of Investments, second edition.

Ms. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate, and continues to spearhead the Accredited Gemologists Association’s nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams and other types of consumer misrepresentation. A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud.

In addition to her educational work, Ms. Matlins is retained by clients worldwide to seek fine, rare or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.

Synopsis

With today's finest cultured pearls rivalling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls - natural, cultured and imitation. This revised and updated 4th edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected - and costly disappointments, now and in future generations. Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world's leading authorities on pearls, who offer "insider" insights and advice.

Edition details

• Publisher: GemStone Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0943763541
• ISBN 13: 9780943763545
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 240