Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0929975413
ISBN-13 : 9780929975412
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide by : Renee Newman

This guide helps buyers to evaluate these spectacular gems and it updates professionals on new treatments and sources of corundum and emerald. Using close-up photographs, the book shows how to make visual judgements about clarity. transparency, cut quality and brilliance. In addition, it helps you to understand lab reports and find appraisers and labs. You will also get tips on detecting imitations and synthetic stones. Let this guide provide the in-depth information you will need to be a smart buyer. Topics in this guide include: Quality evaluation; Gem treatments; Fakes and synthetics; Lab reports; Geographic sources; Appraisals; Gem cleaning & care; Savvy buying.

Ruby and Sapphire

Ruby and Sapphire
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Total Pages : 816
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ISBN-10 : 0964509717
ISBN-13 : 9780964509719
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Ruby and Sapphire by : Richard W. Hughes

From the dawn of time, ruby and sapphire have both attracted and fascinated humans in ways that few other items could.While objects of desire are found throughout the natural world, physical beauty is too often ephemeral. From the allure of a man, woman, flower or butterfly, through the fleeting moments of a sunset, there is little that lasts and practically nothing that can be passed down to our descendants. The exception is precious stones. Not only are they the most durable creations of mother nature, but their visual splendor is truly eternal.In this companion to his 2013 book, Ruby & Sapphire--A Collector's Guide, Richard Hughes examines these gems from the gemological standpoint, delving into these gems not just from the aesthetic, but also from the scientific point of view.The product of nearly 40 years of firsthand experience, it covers every aspect of the subject from A-Z. History, sources, prices, quality analysis, synthetics and treatments, everything is here. Ruby & Sapphire--A Gemologist's Guide represents the most comprehensive book ever written on a single precious stone. With over 1000 photos, maps and illustrations and 3500 references, it is nothing less than a tour-de-force of gemological scholarship.

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide

Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide
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Publisher : Robert Hale
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0929975286
ISBN-13 : 9780929975283
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide by :

These guides feature full-color photography throughout and help consumers and professionals make the smart choice in their purchase of precious and semiprecious gems and metals.

Pokémon

Pokémon
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Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages : 154
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ISBN-10 : 9780761542568
ISBN-13 : 0761542566
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Pokémon by : Elizabeth Hollinger

Includes a complete walkthrough of the vast new Pokémon world as well as tips and strategies to help you win the contests.

Colored Gemstones

Colored Gemstones
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Publisher : Gemstone Press
Total Pages : 211
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ISBN-10 : 9780943763453
ISBN-13 : 0943763452
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Colored Gemstones by : Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. 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. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth 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; coloured 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; And much, much more!

The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide

The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide
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Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 0929975219
ISBN-13 : 9780929975214
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide by :

You don't have to be a jeweler or gemologist to tell a ruby from red glass or a good sapphire from a bad one. The Ruby and Sapphire Buying Guide will show you how. It's easy to read, has lots of photos, and gives clear, step-by-step pointers on how to buy the best stone for the money. This is the only book to offer detailed guidelines and pictures on judging ruby and sapphire quality. Book jacket.

Ruby & Sapphire

Ruby & Sapphire
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Total Pages : 383
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ISBN-10 : 616914503X
ISBN-13 : 9786169145035
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Ruby & Sapphire by : Richard W. Hughes

Pokèmon® Ruby and Sapphire

Pokèmon® Ruby and Sapphire
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Publisher : BradyGames
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 0744002583
ISBN-13 : 9780744002584
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Pokèmon® Ruby and Sapphire by : Phillip Marcus

BradyGames' Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire Official Strategy Guide provides expert tactics to win all badges for both games! A step-by-step walkthrough taking gamers from start to finish. Solutions to the new puzzles, rosters for every new trainer, and more! Plus, tips to defeat every trainer and gym leader, coverage of the new Pokemon in each version, and how to catch, breed, and raise them!