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| COLORED GEMSTONES, 2ND EDITION : The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide [Antoinette Matlins PG] Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more! { 192pp, 150x225mm, April 2005; PB, £12.99, 0943763452:9780943763453 , Gemstone Press } |
| DIAMONDS, 2ND EDITION : The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide [Antoinette Matlins, PG] Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colours, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy -- such as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond?; The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds; Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them; How to compare prices; How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality; How to protect yourself from misrepresentation; Questions to ask when buying any diamond; What to get in writing; How to get what you want within your budget; Important information about buying on the Internet … and much more. { 192pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £12.99, 0943763460:9780943763460 , Gemstone Press } |
| ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING RINGS, 3RD EDITION : The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love [Antoinette Leonard Matlins, Antonio Bonanno & Anthony C Damiani] An indispensable resource on how to select, buy, and enjoy the perfect ring, this revised editions includes new colour photos and features the latest trends and artistry in ring design. Also included are up-to-date diamond price charts to help buyers really know what they are paying for. { 284pp, 155x230mm, March 2003; PB, £12.99, 094376341X:9780943763415 , Gemstone Press } |
| GEMS & JEWELRY APPRAISING : Techniques of Professional Practice: 3rd Edition [Anna M Miller, GG, RMV] This new edition covers all the standards, procedures, and ethics of appraising gems, jewelry, and other valuables. Each step involved in conducting an appraisal is fully explained, with photos, case studies, key documents, worksheets and pricing data included. Registered Master Valuer Anna M Miller gives professional guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to: Build a clientele; Set fees; Get publicity; Handle insurance replacement claims; Photograph gems and jewellery; Research and write reports; Test metals; Research provenance; Master the different approaches to valuation; Use price guides; Understand legal and ethical aspects of appraising. This resource offers all the information that practising or aspiring appraisal professionals will need to establish an appraisal business, handle various kinds of appraisals, and provide an accurate, verifiable estimate of value. { 240pp, 215x280mm, October 2008; PB, £26.99, 0943763533:9780943763538 , Gemstone Press } |
| ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO JEWELRY APPRAISING, 3RD EDITION : Antique, Period, & Modern [Anna M Miller] In this companion volume to GEMS AND JEWELRY APPRAISING, 2ND EDITION, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period, and contemporary jewellery identification and appraisal. Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, the book contains expert information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data, and key documents. REVIEW: "Beautifully illustrated. You will find expert inforamtion and clear insightful guidance on all aspects of appraising" - Antiques & Collecting Magazine, August 2004. { 216pp, 220x285mm, March 2004; HB, £26.99, 0943763428:9780943763422 , Gemstone Press } |
| JEWELRY & GEMS AT AUCTION : The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites [Antoinette Matlins PG] A source of expert guidance to help you enter today's fastest-growing marketplace for gems and jewellery. This definitive guide to buying and selling at auction covers both the unique risks and opportunities to be found -- how to make a profit on yesterday's treasures or find a valuable treasure of your own. Entertaining, informative, and packed with tips from an 'insider', this practical, easy-to-understand guide makes available -- for the first time -- detailed information on: What distinguishes auction buying and selling from other methods; How to buy and sell at auction: The rules of the game; What you need to know before bidding on: diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls, gold and platinum; Design and style: Great jewellery periods and great jewellers; Special concerns when buying and selling on Internet auction sites; How to avoid the pitfalls when buying and selling at auction; What auctions do guarantee, and how to protect yourself against what they don't ... and much more. With comprehensive price charts and auction results, as well as resource information on auction houses and websites, this is a book no potential auction buyer or seller can afford to be without. { 309pp, 155x230mm, September 2002; PB, £13.50, 0943763290:9780943763293 , Gemstone Press } |
| JEWELRY & GEMS, 6TH EDITION : The Buying Guide [Antoinette Matlins PG & A C Bonanno FGA PG ASA] Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you to avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewellery put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewellery with confidence. Recommended by consumer and jewellery trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, and Russian. There are fascinating mythical and magical titbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider. In simple, straightforward terms you will learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewellery design, and leading designers. You will learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweller, appraiser, and insurer. The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know—whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With this guide, you will find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewellery you select a source of lasting pleasure! { 304pp, 155x230mm, October 2005; PB, £13.50, 0943763444:9780943763446 / HB, £16.99, 0943763479:9780943763477 , Gemstone Press } |
| JEWELRY & GEMS, 6TH EDITION : The Buying Guide [Antoinette Matlins PG & A C Bonanno FGA PG ASA] Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you to avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewellery put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewellery with confidence. Recommended by consumer and jewellery trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, and Russian. There are fascinating mythical and magical titbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider. In simple, straightforward terms you will learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewellery design, and leading designers. You will learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweller, appraiser, and insurer. The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know—whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With this guide, you will find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewellery you select a source of lasting pleasure! { 304pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; HB, £16.99, 0943763479:9780943763477 , Gemstone Press } |
| NORTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: 4th Edition [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. Focusing on the four major regions of the U.S., each guide covers: Gem & Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums & Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events & Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 208pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; PB, £9.99, 0943763576:9780943763576 , Gemstone Press } |
| NORTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE, 3RD EDITION : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. The guide covers: Gem and Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 192pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £9.99, 0943763495:9780943763491 , Gemstone Press } |
| NORTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: 4th Edition [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. Focusing on the four major regions of the U.S., each guide covers: Gem & Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums & Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events & Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 176pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; PB, £9.99, 094376355X:9780943763552 , Gemstone Press } |
| NORTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE, 3RD EDITION : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. The guide covers: Gem and Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { January 2006; PB, £9.99, 0943763487:9780943763484 , Gemstone Press } |
| PEARL BOOK : The Definitive Buying Guide: 4th Edition [Antoinette Matlins, PG] With today’s finest cultured pearls rivalling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls -- natural, cultured and imitation. This revised and updated 4th edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected -- and costly disappointments, now and in future generations. Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world's leading authorities on pearls, who offer "insider" insights and advice. { 232pp, 155x230mm, July 2008; PB, £13.50, 0943763541:9780943763545 , Gemstone Press } |
| PEARL BOOK, 3RD EDITION : The Definitive Buying Guide [Antoinette Matlins PG] Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. With today's finest cultured pearls rivalling diamond, ruby, emerald, and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity, and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls -- natural, cultured, and imitation. This comprehensive, authoritative guide tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected -- and costly -- disappointments, now and in future generations. Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world's leading authorities on pearls, who offer 'insider' insights and advice. { 198pp, 155x230mm, July 2002; PB, £13.50, 0943763355:9780943763354 , Gemstone Press } |
| SOUTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: 4th Edition [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. Focusing on the four major regions of the U.S., each guide covers: Gem & Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums & Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events & Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 192pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; PB, £9.99, 0943763584:9780943763583 , Gemstone Press } |
| SOUTHEAST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE, 3RD EDITION : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. The guide covers: Gem and Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 184pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £9.99, 0943763517:9780943763514 , Gemstone Press } |
| SOUTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals: 4th Edition [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are an experienced rockhound or "prospector", or just digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich ... or at the very least, have fun trying. From rubies, opals and gold, to emeralds, aquamarine and diamonds, each guide offers state-by-state details on more than 250 gems and minerals the United States has to offer, and the very affordable "fee dig" sites where they can be found. The authors offer easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of "fee dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. Included are resources for use in identifying finds, polishing stones and having them made into jewellery and further pursuing this exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. Focusing on the four major regions of the U.S., each guide covers: Gem & Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping information and more; Museums & Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for); Special Events & Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. { 208pp, 155x230mm, September 2008; PB, £9.99, 0943763568:9780943763569 , Gemstone Press } |
| SOUTHWEST TREASURE HUNTER'S GEM & MINERAL GUIDE, 3RD EDITION : Where & How to Dig, Pan & Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals [Kathy J Rygle & Stephen F Pedersen] Whether you are digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or 'prospector'. With a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich -- or at the every least, have fun trying. This guide offers you easy-to-use information on the ins and outs of 'fee dig' mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to the location of the nearest toilets. Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, having them made into jewellery, and further pursuing an exciting -- and possibly profitable -- hobby. Features information on: Equipment and Clothing; Mining Techniques; Gem and Mineral Sites; Museums and Mine Tours; Special Events and Tourist Information. { 200pp, 155x230mm, January 2006; PB, £9.99, 0943763509:9780943763507 , Gemstone Press } |