Gemstones: A Jewelry Maker's Guide to Identifying and Using Beautiful Rocks

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Learn to identify gemstones in and for jewelry with this must-have guide! Packed with fascinating gemological details and up-to-date information on more than 70 of the most exquisite gemstones Gemstones is the reference guide you need to identify a variety of gems. Join leading expert Judith Crowe as she shares: Accurate information on how to identify gemstones and how the gem trade operates so you can buy with confidence. Detailed information on the treatments imitations pricing cuts sources and gem appraisals. Covers the common pitfalls in identifying stones and clarifies areas of confusion and misidentification. Practical gemological information on colored gemstones diamonds and organic gems. Plus historical context for those buying and selling antique and vintage gem-set jewelry. Jewelers and designer goldsmiths lapidaries and gem cutters stone setters gemologists geologists or anyone interested in gemstones and gem-set jewelry Gemstones has the information youre looking for.