The Gemstone Detective
The Gemstone Detective

Author: Kim Rix

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781912635252

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This handy tourist guide is the must-have item to pack into your suitcase if you're planning a trip to Australia. Known as `the land Down Under', Australia is renowned for its exquisite gemstones and jewellery; notably, Black Opals, Sapphires and Pink Diamonds. An integral part of the `Gemstone Detective' series, written by Kim Rix, a gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has travelled to more than 50 countries, this book gives you sufficient knowledge to ensure that you bring home the real deal - not a fake! "Where's the best place to buy?" and "What do I look for?" are the two most commonly asked questions. This invaluable handbook answers those questions and many more based on first-hand, up-to-date research. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or special anniversary gift, or perhaps for a memento of your trip, Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Australia will hold your hand through the experience leaving you feeling happy and proud of your new purchase. Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in the `Gemstone Detective' series to provide readers with up-to-date and trusted information. Her aim is to help travellers avoid the cons, tricks and disappointments of a bad buying decision. Without this book, you could make a very expensive mistake!

The Gemstone Detective
The Gemstone Detective

Author: Kim Rix

Publisher:

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781912635214

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This pocket travel guide is part of the `Gemstone Detective' series, created for those planning a trip to the vibrant country of Thailand. Known as the `Land of Smiles', Thailand is famous for its exquisite gemstones and jewellery. Written by Kim Rix, a gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has travelled to more than 50 countries, this book explains in layman's terms how to make a savvy purchase to treasure forever. If you are considering buying a gemstone or piece of jewellery on your holiday, this invaluable hand-book contains all the practical advice, tips and essential grassroots information you need to make your purchase - no matter how big or small. Whether you are shopping for a special occasion or simply for a souvenir, Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Thailand will help you avoid the infamous gem scams all tourists need to avoid. Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in the `Gemstone Detective' series to provide readers with up-to-date and trusted information to help travellers avoid the cons, tricks and disappointments of a bad buying decision. Without this book, you could make a very expensive mistake!

The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in the USA
The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in the USA

Author: Kim Rix

Publisher: Gemstone Detective

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781912635726

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This pocket travel guide is part of the Gemstone Detective series, created for those who want to discover and understand more about the magical world of gems! Written by Kim Rix, a gemmologist and professional photographer who has travelled to more than 50 countries, this book makes it easy to turn your trip into a gem-collecting adventure.

Jewelry & Gems, the Buying Guide
Jewelry & Gems, the Buying Guide

Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Publisher: Gemstone Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9780943763316

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Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you to avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewellery put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewellery with confidence.

The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India
The Gemstone Detective: Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India

Author: Kim Rix

Publisher: Gemstone Detective

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781912635245

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Explore the beauty of India's undiscovered gems! Offering practical advice, tips and the essential questions to ask, Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in India will help you avoid the tricks of the trade on your holiday.

Jewelry and Gems
Jewelry and Gems

Author: Antonio C. Bonanno

Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing

Published: 2005-10

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0943763479

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To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with ...

Jewelry and Gems, the Buying Guide
Jewelry and Gems, the Buying Guide

Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Publisher: Gemstone Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780943763194

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New edition of the "unofficial bible" for jewelry & gem buyers. Explains how to buy diamonds, pearls, precious & other popular colored gems, gold & jewelry with confidence & knowledge. This authoritative book includes new sections on design & style, pearls, gold & platinum, as well as full coverage of recently discovered new gems to look for...& new treatments & trickery to look out for. Easy to read & understand, Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide covers every aspect of purchasing & enjoying jewelry & gems.

Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Great Britain
Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Great Britain

Author: Kim Rix

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781913623487

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This book is an essential tourist guide to gemstones in Great Britain.It is a 'how to' manual for hobbyists, frequent travellers and those already in the jewellery trade with little knowledge about British gemstones. I have written it to help you feel more confident about the buying process. The gem trade is rather a secretive industry and this is as true in Britain as anywhere else in the world. There's a vast array of myths, inaccuracies and very deliberate deceptions out there, but don't let that put you off - my clear and jargon-free guidance will allow you to navigate your gemstone buying journey with ease. Whether you are hoping to treat yourself to an extra-special souvenir of your latest adventure, buying supplies for your jewellery-making venture or travelling to learn more about the gemstone industry, what could be more exciting than buying your gemstone in the very country whose earth formed it? This book will give you the vital information you need before making your purchase. In it, I disclose what websites don't tell you. I'll reveal: Who to trust What to look for When to walk away Where to look Why you need to be sure

Jewelry & Gems—The Buying Guide (7th Edition)
Jewelry & Gems—The Buying Guide (7th Edition)

Author: Antoinette Matlins

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2012-11-07

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0943763843

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Over 400,000 Copies in Print Know What You Want, Know What You’re Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions Completely Updated & Expanded 7th Edition! Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with confidence. Recommended by consumer and jewelry trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000 copies are now in print and this revised, updated, expanded edition covers even more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new diamond cuts, recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and magical tidbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider. In simple, straightforward terms you’ll learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewelry design, and some of the country’s leading designers. You’ll learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer. The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know—whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, you’ll find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewelry you select a source of lasting pleasure!