Gems And Jewelry
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Author |
: Joel E. Arem |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 159 |
Release |
: 1992 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0945005091 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780945005094 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gems and Jewelry by : Joel E. Arem
This new edition of the classic consumer guide to precious stones and their settings is packed full of color photographs and comprehensive information about gems in a portable format. Written simply and clearly, it answers consumers' questions and informs them of what they will encounter in the marketplace. 186 illustrations.
Author |
: Renee Newman |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 156 |
Release |
: 2001-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0929975308 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780929975306 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide by : Renee Newman
The perfect pocket-sized companion for those travelling and thinking about purchasing jewellery or stones. Renee Newman, author of the highly respected gem and jewellery guides including 'Diamond Ring Buying Guide' and 'Gold and Platinum Jewelry Buying Guide', has written a concise buying guide covering gems, gold and platinum that's a perfect handy reference. Here is important information on how to select jewellers and appraisers; a chapter on notable gem sources and which countries are noted for specific gems; information on coral, ivory and amber; precautions one must take when buying from an unfamiliar source; and customs regulations, duties and how to use lab reports. This guide will become an indispensable resource that will be used time and time again.
Author |
: DK |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Total Pages |
: 442 |
Release |
: 2023-03-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780744084870 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0744084873 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gem by : DK
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Author |
: Gavin Linsell |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2007 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0955149126 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780955149122 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Synopsis Guide to Gems & Jewellery by : Gavin Linsell
Author |
: Barbara Case |
Publisher |
: David and Charles |
Total Pages |
: 343 |
Release |
: 2007-10-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780715330579 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0715330578 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads by : Barbara Case
Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
Author |
: Anna M. Miller |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 205 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781468414042 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1468414046 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gems and Jewelry Appraising by : Anna M. Miller
Only a few years ago, if you needed an appraisal of The revolution in the personal property appraisals gems and jewelry for any reason, you asked your local field (of which jewelry is a part) is a little more than a jeweler, who hastily scribbled a one-line handwritten decade old. There now exist uniform standards and note. He or she usually performed the appraisal for procedures for personal property appraisers, classes free, and did so with reluctance, accommodating you in valuation techniques, and degree programs in the only because as a customer you held the promise of a valuation sciences. future sale. The price your jeweler may have assigned Professional jewelry appraisers are on the edge of to the jewelry was granted without the least regard a new vocation. Banks, insurance companies, and for market research, legalities, or ethics. In most in governmental agencies have all helped bring about stances, the estimate was no more than a properly the changes and contribute to the birth of the profes completed sales receipt. sion; they have realized that they can demand and Gemologists were usually pushed into the role of get high standards of performance and integrity from appraiser by their jeweler employers, who were eager jewelry appraisers, as they can from appraisers of real to gain an advantage over their competitors by adver property.
Author |
: Marthe Le Van |
Publisher |
: Sterling Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 332 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1579908322 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781579908324 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gemstones by : Marthe Le Van
What awesome craftsmanship appears throughout this unique volume--the zenith of an art that marries the world’s most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Approximately forty of the world’s top jewelers present expertly-fashioned settings that embrace a diversity of styles and techniques, including pav�, channel, invisible, gypsy, wire, and tension. Christoph Kr�henmann’s creations display a fabulous fusion of Swiss artisanship and American ingenuity, old world elegance and contemporary chic. Paula Crevoshay’s jewelry focuses on the way gems make light tangib≤ she is considered by many to be one of the finest colorists today. And Kent Raible finds his inspiration in the opulent, intricate gold work of antiquity. Whether encrusted with diamonds or emphasizing just one glimmering stone, all these bejeweled pieces are simply stunning.
Author |
: Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.) |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 266 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0615562396 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780615562391 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Jewelrytelevision Guide to Gems & Jewelry by : Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.)
Author |
: Antoinette Matlins |
Publisher |
: Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 306 |
Release |
: 2012-11-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780943763842 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0943763843 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis Jewelry & Gems—The Buying Guide (7th Edition) by : Antoinette Matlins
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!
Author |
: Joel E. Arem |
Publisher |
: Bantam |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1984-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 055327936X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780553279368 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Synopsis Gems and Jewelry by : Joel E. Arem