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Exotic Gems: How to Identify and Buy Tanzanite, Ammolite, Rhodochrosite, Zultanite, Sunstone, Moonstone & Other Feldspars: 1 - Brossura

Newman, Renee

 
9780929975429: Exotic Gems: How to Identify and Buy Tanzanite, Ammolite, Rhodochrosite, Zultanite, Sunstone, Moonstone & Other Feldspars: 1
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ISBN 10: 0929975421 ISBN 13: 9780929975429
Casa editrice: Intl Jewelry Pubns, 2010

Sinossi

Exotic Gems, Volume 1 is a full-color guide that helps you identify and evaluate tanzanite, ammolite, rhodochrosite, zultanite, sunstone, moonstone, andesine, labradorite and other feldspars. This is the first in a series of books that will explore the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. Exotic Gems shows you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. It also provides tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. The healing and metaphysical properties of the gems are also addressed. Written for both consumers and professionals, it s easy to read, well-organized, packed with professional color photos and full of fascinating information. If you re interested in colored gemstones, you ll find Exotic Gems to be a valuable resource that helps you get good value for your money.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Renée Newman GG is a respected gemologist and author of eight guides on gems and jewelry. Her books are used throughout the world as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewelry professionals. Other books by Newman include: Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide Diamond Ring Buying Guide Gemstone Buying Guide Pearl Buying Guide Diamond Handbook Jewelry Handbook

Dalla quarta di copertina

Exotic Gems, Volume 1 is a full-color guide that helps you identify and evaluate tanzanite, ammolite, rhodochrosite, zultanite, sunstone, moonstone, andesine, labradorite and other feldspars. This is the first in a series of books that will explore the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. Exotic Gems shows you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. It also provides tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. The healing and metaphysical properties of the gems are also addressed. Written for both consumers and professionals, it s easy to read, well-organized, packed with professional color photos and full of fascinating information. If you re interested in colored gemstones, you ll find Exotic Gems to be a valuable resource that helps you get good value for your money.

Dal risvolto di copertina interno

Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they re unusual stones from far-away places. Exotic Gems will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You ll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the first in a series of books that will explore the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you re interested in tanzanite, ammolite, rhodo-chrosite, zultanite, moonstone, sunstone, labradorite andesine or other members of the feldspar family, let Exotic Gems provide you with the in-depth information you ll need to be a smart buyer.

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Editore
Intl Jewelry Pubns
Data di pubblicazione
2010
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0929975421
ISBN 13 
9780929975429
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
154
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
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