Gem Identification Made Easy
Author | : Antoinette Leonard Matlins |
Publisher | : Gemstone Press |
Total Pages | : 386 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780943763590 |
ISBN-13 | : 0943763592 |
Rating | : 4/5 (592 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gem Identification Made Easy written by Antoinette Leonard Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised edition covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. It is easy to use, practical and non-technical indicating how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, as well as separating them from fakes and look-alikes. The book explains what instruments are needed and how to use them, where to obtain such instruments and what should be seen for each gemstone. Anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the market place. This volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities.