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

Antoinette Matlins; A. C. Bonanno

ISBN 10: 0943763347 / ISBN 13: 9780943763347

Published by Gemstone Pr, 2003

A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ but the story's all there! Seller Inventory # PKV.0943763347.G

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.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gem Identification Made Easy, Third Edition:...
Publisher: Gemstone Pr
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good
Edition: 3rd Edition