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Exotic Gems, Volume 2: How to Identify and Buy Alexandrite, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl Cat's-eye, Kyanite, Common Opal, Fire Opal, Dinosaur Gembone, Tsavorite, Rhodolite & Other Garnets - Softcover
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This is a full-colour guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl, cat's-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite, spessartine, demantoid, malaya, grossular, and other garnets. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. The book shows you with close-up photos how to make visual judgements about clarity, transparency, colour, cut quality and brilliance. It also provides tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. The healing and metaphysical properties of the gems are also addressed. Written for both consumers and professionals, it's easy to read, well-organised, packed with professional colour photographs and full of fascinating information.
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Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they’re unusual stones from faraway places. Exotic Gems, Volume 2 will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You’ll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you’re interested in alexandrite, cat’s-eye, chrysoberyl, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, demantoid, rhodolite or other members of the garnet family, let Exotic Gems provide you with the in-depth information you’ll need to be a smart buyer.
About the Author
Renée Newman GG is a respected gemologist and author of nine gem and jewelry guides. Her books are used worldwide as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewelry professionals.
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- PublisherIntl Jewelry Pubns
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0929975456
- ISBN 13 9780929975450
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages154
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