The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Richard W. Wise is a Graduate Gemologist and Goldsmith and is President of R. W. Wise, Goldsmiths of Lenox, Massachusetts.
Mr. Wise is the former Gemology Columnist for National Jeweler a former Contributing Editor for Gem Key Magazine and Gem Market News. His numerous articles have appeared in Gems & Gemology, Jewelers Quarterly and Colored Stone Magazines.