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 enlarge | Authors: Antoinette L. Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno
Publisher: NAG Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 6090002
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 0719802512
Dewey Decimal Number: 552
EAN: 9780719802515
ASIN: 0719802512
Publication Date: November 30, 1995
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 Pros, but Cons as well... August 8, 2006
23 out of 26 found this review helpful
When I bought this book I was looking for a way to indentify various stones that I inherited from my Grandmother. This book if great if you're looking at selling or profiting from your stones AND willing to spend $$$ in advance to do it. The book basically lists equiptment, where to buy it, how much it costs, etc... and then how to use said equiptment to identify stones. I was looking for something that would help me to identify stones without spending $1000 before hand.
The book is quite complete however. I would recommend this book to someone who is wanting to get into the gemstone business. I wouldn't recommend this book to someone, like me, who is just curious about what lies in their hope chest.
 A True Gem for Gem Lovers July 10, 2006
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
As a professional Gemologist having studied gems extensively and also someone who helps instruct already certified gemologist, aspiring gemologist, gem and jewelry retailers (many are not gemologists), gem cutters, hobbyist and consumers, I find Gem Identification Made Easy to be a very worthwhile purchase. It is comprehensively informative, accurate, resourceful, inspiring, and articulate as appropriate for the intended audience with a wide diversity of gemological knowledge. And, it's fun! Let's face it, gems, and jewelry containing them, are expensive toys, and though the money used to purchase them are typically discretionary, I don't know anyone who wants to pay for something that is not what it is represented to be. Very good, basic gemological information contained in this book will pleasingly educate the reader of any of the categories above, but can also potentially save the reader from mistakes worth multiple orders of dollar magnitude beyond the cost of the book (or the recommended basic tools which it explains how to use). The 3rd Edition provides updates that deal with new treatment processes, new synthetics and simulants and gemological evidence that will aid in their identification. I have many reference books on gemology in my library, and I proudly display and use this one. Highly recommended!
Good source of info about stones and fakes July 7, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have never been very interested in science, but gems have always fascinated me and I wanted to know more about them. I actually got this book by mistake, but I'm so glad I did. It was really interesting to read, and very easy to understand. The authors are really gifted in their ability to explain what you need to know, and how to do it. I'm amazed at how much I now know and can do on my own when it comes to identifying gemstones-and my jeweler is also impressed by how many stones I can now accurately identify. Being able to identify gemstones has added a whole new level of excitement, and I would never have been able to do it without having stumbled onto this wonderful book. I heartily recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing how to identify stones and fakes, and especially to those who, like me, think it's a subject that's over their head, or "too technical" to be of interest. It isn't - at least not the way it's handled in this book!
Excellent value July 7, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I had looked through some gemology books in the past, but found them too scientific and intimidating. This book is very readable and informative. The reader will understand how three inexpensive tools can be used to evaluate the majority of gems. The book also describes how the reader can go about getting more information and further expanding their knowledge. This is a book well worth having for anyone wishing to learn about gemology.
The Best Book to Date on This Fascinating Subject July 6, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been part of the gem and jewelry trade for over 30 years and a gemologist for over 15 years. When I was at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows 10 years ago, I bought a copy the first edition of this fabulous book. I was immediately struck by the way Ms Matlins was able to simplify complex instruments and techniques used to identify gems to the point that literally anyone could learn. On almost every page I learned either a new technique or an easier way to understand and/or use every instrument in my arsenal. I was so impressed that I later bought both the second and third editions so that I could keep up with all of the new developments. Ms Matlins should be congratulated for making this material so available to so many people.
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