Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones by Richard W. Wise (Hardcover, 2016)
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Completely revised and expanded with 11 new chapters: Jade / Demantoid Garnet / Natural Nacreous Pearls / Conch Pearls / Sunstone / Moonstone / Peridot / Cobalt Blue Spinel / Red -Pink Spinel / Golconda (Type IIa) Diamonds. Five new introductory essay: Blue-white diamonds / Jadeite / Natural Pearls / Spinel / Feldspars. Plus 278 color photographs (171 additional) which include exclusive images from major museum collections and the latest auction market icons. The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum quality gem. The author, Richard Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.Product Identifiers
PublisherBrunswick House Press
ISBN-139780972822329
eBay Product ID (ePID)222274222
Product Key Features
Book TitleSecrets of the Gem Trade: the Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
AuthorRichard W. Wise
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicChemistry, Jewelry
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages404 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height280mm
Item Width215mm
Item Weight1790g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRichard W. Wise
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 24 Jan, 2025
Amazing quality book, can't wait to have...
Amazing quality book, can't wait to have time to read it, excellent quality illustrations withe good detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Sep, 2022
A must for keen gemstone amateurs
Great book if jewellery and gemstones are fascinating to you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
