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| Author: Judith Crowe
Publisher: Firefly Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 9091
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1554071666
Dewey Decimal Number: 553.8
EAN: 9781554071661
ASIN: 1554071666
Publication Date: October 9, 2006
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 Libraries will find this holds wide appeal for a range of gem crafters. July 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Anyone interested in working with gemstones, from jewelers and jewelry makers to designers, will find THE JEWELER'S DIRECTORY OF GEMSTONES: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO APPRAISING AND USING PRECIOUS STONES, FROM CUT AND COLOR TO SHAPE AND SETTING an invaluable resource. Here a history pairs with tips on how to appraise and use gemstones properly, with color photos tying all topic together. Sections are divided into ideas on creating gemstones through mining and collecting, identifying types of stones, and using them in designs. Libraries will find this holds wide appeal for a range of gem crafters.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Very helpful June 27, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has a ton of interesting information for the collector. I would recommend it highly.
 Appraising is not really addressed May 29, 2007
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book is rich in accurate images of gems and minerals and has a scientific review of chemical composition, hardness and refractive properties. It is not, however, a guide for appraisal. I have seen a small booklet that determines the carats of gems based on the dimensions and shape of the particular stone. This information is what I had hope to get, but, unfortunately, did not.
Invaluable book for the serious gem colletor. May 21, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Highly authortative, well written, profusely illustrated and, simply, a wealh of information.
More than just info on stones May 19, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book has valuable information about stones with good pictures, but it also has beautifully designed jewelry. A great addition to a jewelry library.
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