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Colored Gemstones

The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : how to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

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Colored Gemstones

The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : how to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Leonard Matlins

This book gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell or simply enjoy sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other coloured gemstones with confidence and knowledge. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems -- such as Internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including: What qualifies as a "gemstone"?; How to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem . . . and new glass-gemstone compositions; Coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; What to get in writing; How to get what you want within your budget; Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones; Important information about buying on the Internet; What to ask when buying the stone . . . and much more! Written by an "insider", this easy-to-read guide is the "unofficial coloured gemstone bible" for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.

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Colored Gemstones 3/E

The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

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Colored Gemstones 3/E

The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

By: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

Newly updated and expanded, COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell— or simply enjoy—sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems—such as Internet auctions and TV shopping—there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including: What qualifies as a “gemstone”? How to evaluate color—and its impact on price. Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem ... and new glass-gemstone compositions. Colored gemstone synthesis and treatment. What to ask when buying the stone. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones. Important information about buying on the Internet. ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial colored gemstone bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their moneyand enjoy what they have purchased.

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Diamonds (3rd Edition)

The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

By: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

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The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

By: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

Newly updated and expanded, Diamonds gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell—or simply enjoy—diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy—such as Internet auctions. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond? An in-depth look at factors affecting differences in quality and cost. Diamond grading reports—why all the information is important, and what it tells you. How to compare prices. How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality. How to protect yourself from misrepresentation. Questions to ask when buying any diamond. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Important information about buying on the Internet ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial diamond bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their money and enjoy what they have purchased.

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The Pearl Book (4th Edition)

The Definitive Buying Guide

By: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

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The Pearl Book (4th Edition)

The Definitive Buying Guide

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Know What You Want,Know What You’re Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money /Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls—natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with “insider” tips and advice to help you get what you want.

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Gem Identification Made Easy (5th Edition)

A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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Gem Identification Made Easy (5th Edition)

A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life—from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India—and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.

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Gem Identification Made Easy (4th Edition)

A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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Gem Identification Made Easy (4th Edition)

A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

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0943763894

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Engagement & Wedding Rings (3rd Edition)

The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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Engagement & Wedding Rings (3rd Edition)

The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

The book couples in love have been waiting for. . . revised and updated! Engagement & Wedding Rings takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Inside Engagement & Wedding Rings, you'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy ... to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding—or creating that "perfect" ring. Engagement & Wedding Ringsis filled with useful information to help you make the right choice, including: Romantic traditions behind engagement and wedding rings. How to select the right design and style for you. Tricks to get what you want on a budget. Steps to compare prices properly. How to select the perfect bridal pearls. The latest cuts, ring styles and designs. Secrets to differences in diamonds and colored gemstones that may appear to be the same quality. How to select your jeweler, appraiser and insurer. What to do to protect yourself against fraud and misrepresentation—what to ask and what to get in writing.

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0943763886

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

How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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

How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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!

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Colored Gemstones 3/E

The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

By: Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA

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Diamonds (3rd Edition)

The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide

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Ultraviolet Lamps Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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Ultraviolet Lamps Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the ultraviolet lamp to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the ultraviolet lamp.

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Dichroscopes Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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Dichroscopes Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

Explains in non-technical terms how to use the dichroscope to identify colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the dichroscope.

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Refractometers Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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Refractometers Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

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Explains in non-technical terms how to use the refractometer to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the refractometer.

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Loupes Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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Loupes Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

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Explains in non-technical terms how to use the loupe and dark-field loupe to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the loupe and dark-field loupe.

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SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and Blue Diamond Tester Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and Blue Diamond Tester Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

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Explains in non-technical terms how to use the SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and SSEF Blue Diamond Tester to identify diamonds, and how to separate natural diamonds from imitations, treated diamonds, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the SSEF Diamond-Type Spotter and SSEF Blue Diamond Tester.

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Chelsea and Synthetic Emerald Filters Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

By: Antoinette Matlins

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Chelsea and Synthetic Emerald Filters Made Easy

The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools

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Explains in non-technical terms how to use the Chelsea filter and synthetic emerald filter to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the Chelsea filter and synthetic emerald filter.

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Gem Identification Made Easy (5th Edition)

A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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Diamonds (4th Edition)

The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide–How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge

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Engagement & Wedding Rings

The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

By: Antoinette Leonard Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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Engagement & Wedding Rings

The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

By: Antoinette Leonard Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

An indispensable resource on how to select, buy, and enjoy the perfect ring, this revised editions includes new colour photos and features the latest trends and artistry in ring design. Also included are up-to-date diamond price charts to help buyers really know what they are paying for.

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

How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

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

How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

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Diamonds (4th Edition)

The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide–How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge

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Diamonds (3rd Edition)

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Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, in today's market of Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colours, new treatments and new frauds buyers need a source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best-selling author Antoinette Matlins, is the unofficial bible for all diamond buyers who want to get the most for their money.

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The Pearl Book (4th Edition)

The Definitive Buying Guide

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The Definitive Buying Guide

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Jewelry & Gems

The Buying Guide : how to Buy Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, Pearls, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

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The Buying Guide : how to Buy Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, Pearls, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

By: Antoinette Leonard Matlins,Antonio C. Bonanno

This completely updated, revised and expanded edition by two experts explains how to buy diamonds, pearls, and other precious and popular gems and metals with confidence and knowledge. Also includes information on design and style, plus gemstone laboratory reports. 16 full-color plates; 100 illustrations.

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