- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist; new edition edition (March 16, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1851496300
- ISBN-13: 978-1851496303
-A new, updated edition of this bestselling guide to understanding,
identifying and buying gemstones -Includes many new images, updated text
and a new section on jewelry -A clear, uncomplicated approach to the
subject, illustrated in color throughout, making the identification of
gems simple Whether buying gem-set jewelry or loose stones, you will be
faced with a colorful array of beauty and value. With such a wide choice
- from amethyst to zircon - which should you choose? What is it worth,
and how do you even know it is real? All that glitters is not gold, as
they say, and all that sparkles is not diamond. Gemstones helps to
answer these questions in simple and easy to understand terms. As well
as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured,
with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for
fakes. The book is illustrated throughout with fabulous color
photographs to make identification easier. Technical terms such as
refraction and fluorescence are explained and some basic identification
tests are introduced. A helpful tour around the world details where gems
are best available. Informative appendices include a glossary of terms,
tables of specific gravity and refractive index, and the comparative
value of different stones. The clear, uncomplicated presentation makes
this book a must for anyone interested in gemstones, whether as an
investment or simply as a hobby.
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