Colored Gemstones 3/E (ePub)
COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the
information you need to buy, collect, sell-
or simply enjoy-sapphires, emeralds, rubies and
other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge.
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Newly updated and expanded,
COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the
information you need to buy, collect, sell-
or simply enjoy-sapphires, emeralds, rubies and
other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge.
With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems-such as Internet auctions and TV shopping-there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance.
This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including:
- What qualifies as a "gemstone"?
- ¿ How to evaluate color-and its impact on price.
- Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem ... and new glass-gemstone compositions.
- Colored gemstone synthesis and treatment.
- What to ask when buying the stone.
- What to get in writing.
- How to get what you want within your budget.
- Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones.
- Important information about buying on the Internet.
- ... and much more!
Written by an "insider," this easy-to-read guide is the "unofficial colored gemstone bible" for anyone who wants to get the most for their moneyand enjoy what they have purchased.
Former gemology editor of National Jeweler magazine, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems and jewelry and on gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the "Gemstones" chapter in the Encyclopedia of Investments, 2nd Edition.
Ms. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate. She has spearheaded the Accredited Gemologists Association's nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams. A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud.
In addition to her educational work, Ms. Matlins is retained by clients worldwide to seek fine, rare, or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.
- Autor: Pg Matlins
- 2012, 3. Auflage, 256 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Turner Publishing Company
- ISBN-10: 094376386X
- ISBN-13: 9780943763866
- Erscheinungsdatum: 07.11.2012
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- Grösse: 12 MB
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