Buying and Pricing Gemstones
In addition to the following books, here are links to my favorite magazines:
Gems and Jewelry: General
Gemology, Gemstones and General References
Gems:Myth, Legend and Metaphysics
Jewelry Making and Metal Working
Individual Gems
Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, 4th Edition:How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge
by Antoinette L. Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno
Completely Updated, Expanded, Revised. Explains how to buy diamonds, pearls, precious, and other popular colored gems, gold, and jewelry with confidence and knowledge.
Gem & Jewelry Pocket Guide: A Traveler's Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearlsm Gold and Platinum Jewelry...
by Renee Newman
The perfect pocket-sized companion for those traveling and thinking about purchasing jewelry or stones.
Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying
by Renee Newman
The information is comprehensive, factual and well presented. It covers the criteria used in valuing a gem, with quality color photographs that have been carefully chosen to illustrate the text
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 L. Matlins
A leading authority in gems and gem care, Matlins has issued two additional titles in her "buying guide" series. Colored Gemstones covers traditional background information and the allure of precious and semiprecious stones, including emeralds, rubies, sapphires, and others.
Gem Identification Made Easy, 2nd Edition: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
by Antoinette L. Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno
Explains in non-technical terms how to set up a simple, inexpensive lab, use the equipment, and distinguish natural gems from synthetics or treated stones.
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