Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Third Edition,   ISBN:9781402740169

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My travels around Asia sparked my interest in buying gems, jade and pearls. After a few false starts, I knew I needed a resource I could carry with me and consult on the spot. Not only do I feel more confident in my purchases, I know see items that are of value that I passed by because I didn't understand what they were. The book covers a great deal of information despite its small format. At first I wasn't interested in the beginning chapters. I thought they were for jewelers or more serious collectors. Now I'm reading them to gain additional insight into this world. The photos are fabulous. Some of the stones in their original forms are more beautiful than the jewelry versions. I purchased the other 2 books offered with this one, but this is by far the best. There is now a 4th edition you can pre-order.

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Lovely book that came highly recommended to me by some lapidary friends. A must-have for anyone dealing in gemstones.

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We are enjoying this book a great deal. It has information that we've not seen in other books on this subject. Nice to browse, and useful as a reference

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I have been searching for a book to help me navigate through the maze of common names for different kinds of stones used to make beads. This book has photos of the stones in their natural state, as well as their polished state. It has lists of names attributed to certain stones. As a beader, I have found it very helpful in identifying stone beads and understanding what the different stones are.

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I'm new to investing/collecting gemstones. This book provides information on gemstones including traits, chemical compositione, mining locations, history, grading scales and much more. Many beautiful color photos. Great for anyone interested in gems