{"product_id":"the-jewelers-directory-of-gemstones-a-complete-guide-to-appraising-and-using-precious-stones-from-cut-and-color-to-shape-and-settings-paperback-1","title":"The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudith Crowe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using \u003cb\u003eThe Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones\u003c\/b\u003e, written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSources and grading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional and modern settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting and faceting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning a special setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGemstone groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppraising, buying and handling gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiamond types and pearls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpotting synthetics and fakes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing a loupe to examine a stone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding laser cutting and carving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying synthetic diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying at gem fairs and from dealers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning and storing stones.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e No other book has this kind expert advice -- up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated -- on evaluating and using gemstones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eJudith Crowe\u003c\/b\u003e is a jewelry-maker and gemstone dealer in London, England. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47646526669021,"sku":"9781770851085","price":29.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/YFnAn3KuOg9781770851085_7adf3167-2f11-4f69-8d7d-4607f3afe4f5.webp?v=1773867199","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-jewelers-directory-of-gemstones-a-complete-guide-to-appraising-and-using-precious-stones-from-cut-and-color-to-shape-and-settings-paperback-1","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}