Tables of Gemstone Identification
Author: Roger Dedeyne
Publisher: Gemstone Identification
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 9078768010
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Author: Roger Dedeyne
Publisher: Gemstone Identification
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 9078768010
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Richard Thomas Liddicoat
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 486
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Arthur Thomas
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781847734846
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Gemstones' is a guide to the fascinating world of precious and semi-precious crystals. As well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, this book covers 'organic gems', including pearls, amber and coral, and synthetic gems and simulants, or imitations.
Author: Antoinette Matlins
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780997014556
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGem Identification Made Easy is the first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. In fact, with this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification. Includes over 150 photographs and illustrationsover 80 in full color! Using a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to properly use essential but uncomplicated instruments to identify stones, what to look for gemstone by gemstone, and how to set up a basic lab at modest cost. Three of the instruments are inexpensive, portable, pocket instruments that, when used together, can identify almost 85% of all precious and popular stones. The key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities is knowing both what to look for and what to look out for. Gem Identification Made Easy will help you: Open your eyes to the types of treatments, imitations, synthetics, look-alikes, and fakes in the gem market today. Learn how to tell the difference between them. Quickly spot: Synthetics, including synthetic emeralds and diamonds Filled diamonds Diffused "blue" sapphires and "red" rubies HPHT-treated diamonds ... and much more! Determine how to spot the newest "composite" imitations. Learn how to identify recently discovered gems such as "Mandarin" garnet, red "emerald," and North Carolina's chromium-rich emeralds. Discover new treatments such as surface coatings to create "fancy color" diamonds and improve or change the color of many gemstones. Know when to seek help from a professional gemologist or lab. Become more professional in your business or hobby.
Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher: Gemstone Press
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn easy-to-use book that shows how anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and synthetics found in the marketplace. This practical book is essential reading for collectors, dealers, or students alike on how to avoid costly mistakes and recognize profitable opportunities.
Author: Julius Wodiska
Publisher:
Published: 1909
Total Pages: 482
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Michael O'Donoghue
Publisher: Robert Hale & Company
Published: 2008-04
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 9780719803512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIdentification of Gemstones is a comprehensive reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, and outlines all the features a gem tester has to know before making an identification. The experienced author team describe not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid costly mistakes. End of chapter summaries, details of further reading, and the companion website combine to provide all the support needed by professional gemmologists, antique and gemstone dealers, jewelers, and students.
Author: Joel E. Arem
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Published: 1977-01-01
Total Pages: 147
ISBN-13: 9780442203337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Keith Wallis (F.G.A.)
Publisher: Acc Art Books
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781851496303
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes; illustrated throughout with fabulous color photographs to make identification easier.
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.