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Book Description hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # mon0003258037
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.65. Seller Inventory # G8873010059I3N00
Book Description Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 10-8873010059-G
Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book is clean and tight, only flaw is a bow. Dust jacket lightly scuffed with minor edgewear and a 1/2 inch closed tear on back bottom near spine. Seller Inventory # 000984
Book Description Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR003085058
Book Description Condition: Very Good+, Very Good+. 1990 edition. 8VO, 185 pgs., Photos & Illus, Hardcover Hardcover: Blue coth binding with title on spine in gold. Color photo illustrated paste-downs and endpapers are crisp and clean. Title, text, photo pages are printed on coated papers stock and are spotless. The first part of this book provides insider information about the four precious stones (diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire) identifying and detailing little-known properties. The second half is a complete guide for buying- selling and where to go for transactions. Very nice dust jacket in protective mylar. Seller Inventory # 025491
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Photographs (illustrator). First English Edition. As New in As New in Mylar Cover jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Information for the investor and connoisseur on the identification & buying of diamonds, emerals, rubies & sapphires. 185 pgs. Unflawed copy. Seller Inventory # 008473
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Claude Mazloum is one of the world''s foremost experts on jewellery and gemstones. With this book, he offers a guide to the subject for investors and connoisseurs.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002707395
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Hardback in fine condition with fine dust jacket in mylor sleeve. Seller Inventory # 157534
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text in English. 185 pp. Some rubbing to the dust jacket. Price-clipped jacket. Hold on tight! You're off on an adventure - a long journey, with many stops, through the mysterious and fascinating world of precious jewels and jewellery. Riding on the back of an elephant through the jungles of Thailand, on the trail of rubies. Hunting emeralds side by side with the miners of Colombia, discovering newly unearthed gems and the real war between rival gangs of the emerald mafia. Or - as less exotic but no less exhilirating experience learning the ins and outs of the diamond trade in Antwerp. Guided by world-famous gemmologist Mazloum, you explore a terrain hitherto obscured by professional reserve and trade secrecy. You will not find another book of such carefully documented, highly technical and up-to-date information on the art of jewellery, the science of gemstones and the myriad possibilities for buying and investing, or even just choosing sagaciously and artfully what, when and how to wear jewellery. The first part of the book provides insider information about the four precious stones (diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire), identifying and detailing their common as well as their little-known qualities. The second part is a complete guidebook for buying - and, yes, even selling - jewellery and gemstones. You learn where to go and where not to go for transactions. And how not to be swindled! Whether you are shopping at the local jeweller, or looking for first-hand advice. Seller Inventory # 4446