Jeweler's Resource: A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology - Softcover

Knuth, Bruce G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964355000 ISBN 13: 9780964355002

Publisher: Jewelers Pr, 1994

Synopsis

Covers gems, metals & solders, chemistry, measurement & calculation, with a large illustrated glossary. A good book that will become a fixture on the serious jeweler's bench. Published by Jewelers Press 13440 Jackson Pl., Thornton, CO 80241-1401. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Knuth is a fine arts specialist and instructor at Horizon High School in Thornton, Colorado. His twenty-eight years as a jewelrymaker and designer, and twenty years in the classroom have contributed greatly to the material in this reference. Mr. Knuth holds a B.S. degree in fine arts and an M.A. in jewelry and metals from Western Michigan University. He has also studied at the University of Kansas, Colorado State University, The Gemological Institute of America and Colorado Mountain College.

From the Back Cover

This book is written as a unique and practical tool for the bench jeweler and jewelry student. It also serves as the most complete counter reference available to the retail jeweler. The easy to follow text and illustrations will allow the explanation of many aspects of gems and jewelry to the consumer. It includes:

an extensive listing of gems and gem properties,

complete lists of birthstones and birthstone alternatives,

diagrams of more than forty gem cutting styles,

the metaphysical properties of gems,

legal standards for diamond, gold and silver marketing,

the composition and standards of all common jewelry metals,

numerous formulas and chemical preparations,

unique ring size gauges,

a complete listing of international ring sizes,

mathematical formulas for jewelers,

comprehensive measurement conversion and comparison tables,

an illustrated glossary of over 500 jewelry and gemology terms. This book will become a standard reference for the jeweler and a valuable marketing tool for the retailer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jewelers Pr
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964355000
• ISBN 13: 9780964355002
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112