Gem Identification Made Easy, Fourth Edition: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

Matlins P.G., Antoinette; Bonanno FGA ASA MGA, Antonio C.

ISBN 10: 0943763592 / ISBN 13: 9780943763590

Published by U.S.A.: GemStone Press, 2008

About this Item

A fresh, as-new, hardcover copy with a clean, well-bound interior and a flawless, red exterior with gilt lettering on the spine. Housed in an as-new dust jacket, nearly flawless, except for some less than moderate creasing to the inside panels. 6.25"x9.25", xxii+354 pages. An updated and expanded edition of a gem identification guide for both buyers and sellers. Includes tables, color plates, and other illustrations as well as an appendix, glossary, and index. To access more books related to geology, go to Abebooks.com and search using our unique keywords NATHBX and/or SCIBX, or visit our shop in Fort Worth. Language: eng.

Seller Inventory # GMSC 686

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gem Identification Made Easy, Fourth Edition: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
• Publisher: U.S.A.: GemStone Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0943763592
• ISBN 13: 9780943763590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • NATHBX
  • SCIBX

About this title

Synopsis

This revised edition covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. It is easy to use, practical and non-technical indicating how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, as well as separating them from fakes and look-alikes. The book explains what instruments are needed and how to use them, where to obtain such instruments and what should be seen for each gemstone. Anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the market place. This volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities.