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Jewelry & gems, the buying guide : how to buy diamonds, pearls, colored gemstones, gold & jewelry with confidence and knowledge / Antoinette L. Matlins & Antonio C. Bonanno

Author
Matlins, Antoinette Leonard
Additional Titles
Jewelry and gems
Published
Woodstock, VT : GemStone Press, 2005.
Edition
6th ed.
Physical Description
xx, 301 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Additional Creators
Bonanno, Antonio C.

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Contents
GETTING TO KNOW GEMS: Becoming intimate with gems -- Looking for a gem that's a "cut above" -- DIAMONDS: The magic of diamonds -- The importance of cut & proportion -- Body color -- Clarifying clarity -- Weight -- False claims & costly bargains: how to spot fraud and avoid misrepresentation -- Comparing diamond prices -- COLORED GEMSTONES: The mystery & magic of colored gems -- Determining value in colored gems -- Colored gemstone treatment & synthesis -- Fraud & misrepresentation in colored gems -- Buying colored gems -- Colorful choices in colored gemstones -- Pearls -- DESIGN & STYLE: GETTING THE LOOK YOU WANT: Rare and precious: gold & platinum -- Choosing the setting -- Antique and period jewelry: back by popular demand -- IMPORTANT ADVICE BEFORE YOU BUY: What to ask when buying the stone -- How to select a reputable jeweler -- A word about gemstone investment -- Buying on the internet: e-commerce & online auctions -- IMPORTANT ADVICE AFTER YOU BUY: Choosing the appraiser & insurer.
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ISBN
0943763444
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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