Gazelle Book Services Limited.

White Cross Mills, Hightown, LANCASTER LA1 4XS, United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44(0)1524 68765
Fax: +44(0)1524 63232
Email: sales@gazellebooks.co.uk
Web: www.gazellebooks.co.uk




Title:Secrets of the Gem Trade : The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
Author:Richard W Wise
ISBN:0972822380 : 9780972822381
Illustrations:colour photos
Format:Paperback
Size:190x215mm
Pages:276
Weight: .806 Kg.
Published:Brunswick House Press - March 2006
List Price: 26.99 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Jewellery & jewellery-making: Consumer guides & advice


This is the first comprehensive gemstone grading manual. The book divides into two parts. Section I describes the criteria used to quality grade faceted gems, cabochons, pearls, opals, star stones and Catseyes. Section II applies the grading criteria to 35 of today's most important gemstones. The book covers diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, tourmaline, garnet, pearl, agate and opal. The book includes 1st person travelogues from Mr. Wise's trips to the major gem bearing areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia and South America.