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Michael O'Donoghue
Synthetic, Imitation and Treated Gemstones
From the Publisher
The book is ideal for the jeweler, the auction house expert, the gemologist and the mineralogist who will find a new slant on the materials that begin a somewhat less glamorous life as rough specimens.
Peter G. Read
From Book News, Inc.
A decade after the appearance of his now standard Beginner's Guide to Gemology, Read consolidates his tutoring of students in the British Gemological Association into a preparatory text for the Association's preliminary and diploma examinations. Also useful for practitioners as a reference on the latest techniques and instruments for identifying natural and synthetic gem materials. Illustrated in black-and-white. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Herbert P. Whitlock
The Story of the Gems :
A Popular Handbook
Synopsis
Symbols of wealth, ornaments for the body, revered objects credited with miraculous powers--gemstones have been treasured by mankind for thousands of years. Written by a former curator of minerals and gems at the American Museum of Natural History, this detailed, informative, and profusely illustrated guide offers a fascinating excursion into the brilliant and many-faceted world of gems.
Cornelius S. Hurlbut, Robert C. Kammerling (Contributor)
Reviewer: A reader from Australia
This book is an excellent source of information for people interested in the field of gemology. I have found that the contents covers a wide range of topics and presented in an easily understood format. It is a concise and well-illustrated book which makes it ideal as a reference book
Yasukazu Suwa
Gemstones: Quality and Value, Volume 1
Book Description
There are many books describing the various types of gemstones, but almost none that discuss the essence of their beauty, how to verify their quality, and how to judge their value. Using full-page, high-quality color photographs and a powerful system of quality and value assessment, the first chapter examines 24 gemstone varieties, explaining the subtle nuances that contribute to their unique beauty, the wide range of quality levels they occur in, and how these affect their value in the marketplace. Chapter 2 discusses gemstones in the context of their relationship with people, from mining, cutting, and manufacturing, to buying and selling, wearing, and secondary markets. While it is simple enough for a layperson to understand, with a glossary of gemological and trade terms, the concepts introduced in this book are powerful enough to be useful to members of the gemstone and jewelry industry, whether they be cutters, wholesalers, appraisers, or retailers.
Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai, M. Manutchehr Danai
Dictionary of Gems and Gemology
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