Gem Identification Made Easy, Fourth Edition: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

Matlins P.G., Antoinette; Bonanno FGA ASA MGA, Antonio C.

ISBN 10: 0943763592 / ISBN 13: 9780943763590

Published by U.S.A.: GemStone Press, 2008

About this Item

A fresh, as-new, hardcover copy with a clean, well-bound interior and a flawless, red exterior with gilt lettering on the spine. Housed in an as-new dust jacket, nearly flawless, except for some less than moderate creasing to the inside panels. 6.25"x9.25", xxii+354 pages. An updated and expanded edition of a gem identification guide for both buyers and sellers. Includes tables, color plates, and other illustrations as well as an appendix, glossary, and index. To access more books related to geology, go to Abebooks.com and search using our unique keywords NATHBX and/or SCIBX, or visit our shop in Fort Worth. Language: eng.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gem Identification Made Easy, Fourth Edition: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
• Publisher: U.S.A.: GemStone Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0943763592
• ISBN 13: 9780943763590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • NATHBX
  • SCIBX

About this title

Synopsis

This revised edition covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. It is easy to use, practical and non-technical indicating how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, as well as separating them from fakes and look-alikes. The book explains what instruments are needed and how to use them, where to obtain such instruments and what should be seen for each gemstone. Anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the market place. This volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities.

About the Author

Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins' books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. Her books include Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (over 400,000 copies now in print―the only book of its kind ever offered by Consumer Reports); Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide; The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; Gem Identification Made Easy; Engagement & Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love; and Jewelry & Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites (all GemStone Press).

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, second edition.

Ms. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate, and continues to spearhead the Accredited Gemologists Association’s nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams and other types of consumer misrepresentation. 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.