Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones by Richa

Description: Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones by Richard Wise Finally the real truth about how master jewellers, gemmologists and major auction houses value diamonds and colored gemstones. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Wise is Senior Lecturer of Media Arts at the University of Luton. Review Praise for the 1st Edition: "...very highly recommended to anyone interested in gemology as a superbly organized, authoritative, comprehensive and easy-to-follow reference." Midwest Book Review Praise for the 1st Edition: "A masterpiece, a tour de force. My recommendation, buy this book." Canadian Jeweler & Orchid Praise for the 1st Edition: "Unlike any other book I have read to date, unmasks the true criteria that expert gem dealers and collectors rely on for judging the quality of gem materials...The authors writing style and command of the subject matter keeps the reader captivated." Gem Market News Long Description Completely revised and expanded with 11 new chapters: Jade / Demantoid Garnet / Natural Nacreous Pearls / Conch Pearls / Sunstone / Moonstone / Peridot / Cobalt Blue Spinel / Red -Pink Spinel / Golconda (Type IIa) Diamonds. Five new introductory essay: Blue-white diamonds / Jadeite / Natural Pearls / Spinel / Feldspars. Plus 278 color photographs (171 additional) which include exclusive images from major museum collections and the latest auction market icons. The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum quality gem. The author, Richard Wise, is one of the worlds foremost gemologists. Review Quote The book is divided into Parts 1 and 2. Each chapter starts off with a relevant quotation, often by historic gem authors - a nice touch. In Part 1, the first seven chapters (90 pages) cover gemology, history, connoisseurship, enhancement and new sources. Wise redefines the Four Cs (colour, cut, clarity and carat weight) by adding a fifth C: crystal.Part 2 is titled A New List of Precious Gemstones. It starts with Chapter 8, on page 91, with alexandrite and continues to page 361, Chapter 54, on cobalt-blue spinel. Throughout these chapters are numerous images of historic subjects, gem mining areas, gemstones and jewelry pieces. Notable photographers are given credits throughout....The book ends with a good glossary, a five-page bibliography and an extensive 16-page index to make finding information easy.Both editions of Secrets of the Gem Trade showcase Wises passion for the gemstone world. This reviewer recommends this book to amateurs and professionals alike. Details ISBN0972822321 Author Richard Wise Short Title SECRETS OF THE GEM TRADE 2/E Pages 340 Publisher Brunswick House, Csi Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0972822321 ISBN-13 9780972822329 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence US Birth 1944 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-11-01 Subtitle The Connoisseurs Guide to Precious Gemstones Imprint Brunswick House Press Place of Publication Massachusetts Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2016-12-01 NZ Release Date 2016-12-01 UK Release Date 2016-11-01 DEWEY 553.8 Audience General US Release Date 2016-11-01 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137148642;

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