Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 343 g
How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Precious and Other Popular Gems with Confidence and Knowledge
Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 343 g
ISBN: 978-0-943763-01-9
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
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Weitere Infos & Material
One Getting to Know Gems.- 1 Becoming Intimate with Gems.- 2 Factors of Importance—an Overview.- Two Diamonds.- 3 The Magic of Diamonds.- 4 The Importance of Cut and Proportion.- 5 Body Color.- 6 The Effect of Flaws.- 7 Weight.- 8 How to Spot a Fraud.- 9 Bait or Flamboyant Advertising.- 10 What to Ask When Buying a Diamond.- Three Colored Gemstones.- 11 The Mystery and Magic of Colored Gems.- 12 Determining Value in Colored Gems.- 13 Fraud and Misrepresentation in Colored Gems.- 14 Buying Colored Gems.- 15 Precious Gemstones.- 16 Other Colored Gems.- Four Important Advice Before you buy.- 17 How to Select a Reputable Jeweler.- 18 How to Select a Reputable Gemologist-Appraiser.- 19 A Word About Investment.- Sources for Additional Information.- A Selected List of Gem-Identification Laboratories.- National Jewelry Associations.- State Jewelers’ Associations.- Selected Readings.