Gemstone Buying Guide by Renee Newman   Softback book 152 pages   Published by International Jewelry Publications Latest impression February 1998 ISBN 0929975251   Cover Price: US$19.95 or £14.99 Note: this is the price printed on the cover, and does not necessarily represent the actual price you will pay for this item. Buy it online at Amazon.co.uk   Buy it online at Amazon.com
What's it all about? This book offers advice on shape, cutting style, carat weight, color, and clarity for those purchasing colored gemstones, with a brief description of different types of stones.
What's in it? The Journal of Gemmology had this to say... Here the reader is given all the information needed to show the customer what a stone is, interesting facts about particular species and advice on cleaning and conservation... we are shown how to evaluate cuts, styles, colour and inclusions. Treatments, phenomenal stones and synthetic stones are also described. Beautifully produced with fresh photographs of a high standard, it could be sold to the customer along with their gemstone or jewellery purchase.

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