The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings by Amazonundefined
Description
For goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.
The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using
The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones
, written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one.
Each full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes:
Sources and grading
Traditional and modern settings
Cutting and faceting
Designing a special setting
Gemstone groups
Appraising, buying and handling gemstones
Diamond types and pearls
Spotting synthetics and fakes.
Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book:
Using a loupe to examine a stone
Understanding laser cutting and carving
Identifying synthetic diamonds
Buying at gem fairs and from dealers
Cleaning and storing stones.
No other book has this kind expert advice -- up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated -- on evaluating and using gemstones.
Recenzja
This is a well-illustrated reference for anyone who wants to know more about gemstone sources, grading, settings, cutting, faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, and most importantly, spotting synthetics and fakes.-- "Daily Star" (11/21/2022 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] A blend of delightful eye candy with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, jade, quartz and pearls and practical lessons about to look for in a piece, the best cuts, and how to detect the synthetic stones from the fakes. A beautiful tabletop book for those who adore jewelry and an excellent education resource for consumers.--Tanya Enberg "Toronto 24 Hours" (11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] A reasonably thorough, convenient resource for anyone wanting to buy and use gemstones in their jewelry....Extremely useful, and I strongly recommend it.-- "Art Jewelry Magazine" (3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] A valuable tool for understanding and using gemstones... an important investment for those devoted to fine gems.--Kathleen Webb "Tacoma Way News Tribune" (12/7/2006 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] A welcome book for anyone in the craft.--Annie Boulanger "The Record (New Westminster, BC)" (12/16/2006 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] An invaluable resource.... Libraries will find this holds wide appeal for a range of gem crafters.--Diane C. Donovan "California Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review" (7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] For jewelers, but it is just as well suited for buyers and wearers of gemstone jewelry.--Lori D.Kranz "American Reference Books Annual" (1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] Intended to help the average person learn enough about the properties of gems and the design and marketing of gems and jewelry so they can buy stones or jewelry on the open market. The author accomplishes this purpose admirably using myriad color photo of gems, natural crystals, and fine jewelry... Even those of us who do not buy gems can learn much from this work.--Bob Jones "Rock and Gem" (7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)[Review of hardcover edition] The lavish full-color photographs are well balanced with the text, making this book a feast for the eye.--Lori D. Kranz "Bloomsbury Review" (1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)
O autorze
Judith Crowe
is a jewelry-maker and gemstone dealer in London, England.
Product information
- Długość wersji drukowanej:176 str.
- Język:Angielski
- Wydawca:FIREFLY BOOKS LTD
- Data publikacji:25 września 2012
- Wymiary:19.69 x 1.27 x 25.4 cm
- ISBN-10:1770851089
- ISBN-13:978-1770851085
- Author:Judith Crowe
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