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Paperback. Condition: Good. Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling 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 third 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. Selected Contents Updated retail price guides New types of pearls now on the market Important up-to-date resource information, including pearl glossary, size charts, sample lab reports and more New pearl producing locales, their products and what these new choices have to offer The rich history and romance surrounding pearls The five factors that determine a pearl's value How to distinguish the differences between natural, cultured and imitation pearls How to judge pearl quality, including tips on how to see differences with the naked eye How to wear and care for pearls Magnificent pearl creations from the world's leading jewelers What to look for, and what to look out for: How to spot fakes Treatments: Good and bad.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy jewelry and not gemstones. Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying jewelry, they urged me to change the title. So, in this edition The Complete Guide to Buying Gems has been changed to Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Consumer and professional response to the book has been very gratifying. Almost 14,000 hardcover copies are in circulation. We have received hundreds of letters, phone calls and in-person comments about the helpfulness and interesting information it provides. We thank you for encouraging us to make the book more widely available by bringing out this softcover edition. We have taken the opportunity of this softcover edition to update the price guides for diamonds and colored gemstones and, in light of the increase in both the popularity and price of pearls, to add a price guide for them in the Guide to Popular Gems and Their Prices. Also, we want to take this opportunity to comment further on gem invest- ment, taking into account major developments since the original manuscript was written in 1980.…

Condition: Good. Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling 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 third 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. Selected Contents Updated retail price guides New types of pearls now on the market Important up-to-date resource information, including pearl glossary, size charts, sample lab reports and more New pearl producing locales, their products and what these new choices have to offer The rich history and romance surrounding pearls The five factors that determine a pearl's value How to distinguish the differences between natural, cultured and imitation pearls How to judge pearl quality, including tips on how to see differences with the naked eye How to wear and care for pearls Magnificent pearl creations from the world's leading jewelers What to look for, and what to look out for: How to spot fakes Treatments: Good and bad.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy jewelry and not gemstones. Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying jewelry, they urged me to change the title. So, in this edition The Complete Guide to Buying Gems has been changed to Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide. Consumer and professional response to the book has been very gratifying. Almost 14,000 hardcover copies are in circulation. We have received hundreds of letters, phone calls and in-person comments about the helpfulness and interesting information it provides. We thank you for encouraging us to make the book more widely available by bringing out this softcover edition. We have taken the opportunity of this softcover edition to update the price guides for diamonds and colored gemstones and, in light of the increase in both the popularity and price of pearls, to add a price guide for them in the Guide to Popular Gems and Their Prices. Also, we want to take this opportunity to comment further on gem invest- ment, taking into account major developments since the original manuscript was written in 1980.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Presumed to be 1st as edition is unstated.

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