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The jeweler's directory of gemstones : a complete guide to appraising and using precious stones, from cut and color to shape and setting  Cover Image Book Book

The jeweler's directory of gemstones : a complete guide to appraising and using precious stones, from cut and color to shape and setting / Judith Crowe.

Crowe, Judith. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 1554071666
  • Physical Description: 176 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 176) and index.
Subject: Precious stones.
Gems.
Jewelry.
Precious stones > Inclusions.
Precious stones > Valuation.
Precious stones, Artificial.
Gem cutting.
Gemmes > Inclusions.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Downtown Library QE 392 C76 2006 (Text) 33109008997926 Stacks Volume hold Available -

  • Book News : Book News Reviews
    In this "complete guide to appraising and using precious stones, from cut and color to shape and setting," Crowe (a London-based jewelry maker, designer, and dealer) offers practical advice for fellow jewelry makers and designers on enhancing diverse gemstones' design potential. Considerations treated include a stone's properties, supply and demand, how it handles, and tips for buying the real thing. The guide includes contributions by a gemologist/geologist, international resources, and a glossary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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