Gemstones Hardcover by Judith Crowe

Product Details

• Publisher: Interweave (2019-07-02)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 192 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781632506825
• Item Weight: 924.21 grams
• Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.8 x 0.8 cm

Learn to identify gemstones in and for jewelry with this must-have guide!

Packed with fascinating gemological details and up-to-date information on more than 70 of the most exquisite gemstones, Gemstones is the reference guide you need to identify a variety of gems. Join leading expert Judith Crowe as she shares:

   • Accurate information on how to identify gemstones and how the gem trade operates so you can buy with confidence.
   • Detailed information on the treatments, imitations, pricing, cuts, sources, and gem appraisals.
   • Covers the common pitfalls in identifying stones and clarifies areas of confusion and misidentification.
   • Practical gemological information on colored gemstones, diamonds, and organic gems. Plus historical context for those buying and selling antique and vintage gem-set jewelry.
Jewelers and designer goldsmiths, lapidaries and gem cutters, stone setters, gemologists, geologists, or anyone interested in gemstones and gem-set jewelry, Gemstones has the information you're looking for.

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