Exotic Gems: How to Identify, Evaluate, Select and Care for Matrix Opal, Fire Agate, Blue Chalcedony, Rubellite Indicolite, Paraiba and Other Tourmalines (Newman Exotic Gems)
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Exotic Gems: How to Identify, Evaluate, Select and Care for Matrix Opal, Fire Agate, Blue Chalcedony, Rubellite Indicolite, Paraiba and Other Tourmalines (Newman Exotic Gems)
Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they're unusual stones from faraway places. Exotic Gems, Volume 3 will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgements about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You'll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the third in a series of books that explores the history, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you're interested in matrix opal, fire agate, blue chalcedony, Paraiba tourmaline, rubellite or other tourmalines, Exotic Gems can provide you with the indepth information you'll need to be a smart buyer.
Topics in this guide include:
Gem identification
geographic sources
Effects of lighting
Gem cleaning & care
quality evaluation
curious facts
gem treatments
Savvy buying
Technical Specifications
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Intl Jewelry Pubns
Binding
Paperback
ItemPartNumber
422 colour photos
EANs
9780929975481









