Gem Identification Made Easy (4th Edition)
Author: Antoinette Matlins
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2012-12-14
Total Pages: 366
ISBN-13: 0943763894
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Gemstones
Author: Robin Hansen
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2022-04-12
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0691214484
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published: London: Natural History Museum, 2022, as: The Natural History Museum book of gemstones: a concise reference guide.
Gem Stones of the United States
Author: Dorothy McKenney Schlegel
Publisher:
Published: 1957
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGem Identification Made Easy (5th Edition)
Author: Antoinette Matlins
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2013-03-19
Total Pages: 467
ISBN-13: 0943763932
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life—from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India—and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.
Colored Gemstones 3/E
Author: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Published: 2012-11-07
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 094376386X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNewly updated and expanded, COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell— or simply enjoy—sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems—such as Internet auctions and TV shopping—there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including: What qualifies as a “gemstone”? How to evaluate color—and its impact on price. Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem ... and new glass-gemstone compositions. Colored gemstone synthesis and treatment. What to ask when buying the stone. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones. Important information about buying on the Internet. ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial colored gemstone bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their moneyand enjoy what they have purchased.
The Mystical Gem
Author: David Hallam
Publisher: David Hallam
Published: 2024-04-24
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 1068625627
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDatch and his band 'The Pack' are now big celebrities. They not only have the fame from their music but also from saving the president of the planet. While going through Hagger's dad's things they found a mysterious data cube which seems to point to a mystical gem on a far off world. Follow Datch and his friends as he tries to find the whereabouts of the missing gem. Will he be the destroyer of a world or bring happiness to the population? Find out in The Mystical Gem.
Dictionary of Gems and Gemology
Author: Mohsen Manutchehr-Danai
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-03-09
Total Pages: 575
ISBN-13: 3662042886
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe rapid growth of gemological sciences and mineralogy demands a dictionary such as this for gemologists, mineralogists, geologists, jewel dealers, industry and hobbyists. With some 16,000 comprehensive definitions, supplemented by more than 250 diagrams and figures, this is a one-stop reference to any matter dealing with gems and gemology.
The Arcane Ninja
Author: Aaron Stout
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Published: 2022-12-16
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Arcane Ninja By: Aaron Stout In a magical world, a small kitten is left on a doorstep with no sign of family around. This doorstep leads to the Ninja Monastery, filled with a clan called the Dark Ninja. Using dark powers and moving through darkness, these ninjas have magical powers to form weapons and perform amazing tricks. Although these ninjas have powers, the small kitten is even more mysterious. After developing human-like qualities, Mouser, the kitten, releases an evil power that can destroy the world as we know it. Follow Mouser on his adventure of undoing his wrongs and saving his world.
Colored Gemstones
Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher: Gemstone Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 0943763452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPurchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
