Gemstones

Gemstones

Author: Arthur Thomas

Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781847734846

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'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.


Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition)

Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition)

Author: Antoinette Matlins

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780997014556

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Gem 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.


Gem Identification Made Easy

Gem Identification Made Easy

Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Publisher: Gemstone Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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An 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.


Identification of Gemstones

Identification of Gemstones

Author: Michael O'Donoghue

Publisher: Robert Hale & Company

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 9780719803512

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Identification 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.


Gemstones

Gemstones

Author: Keith Wallis (F.G.A.)

Publisher: Acc Art Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781851496303

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As 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.


Gemstones of the World

Gemstones of the World

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.