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.
Record details
- 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Precious stones. Gems. Jewelry. Precious stones > Inclusions. Precious stones > Valuation. Precious stones, Artificial. Gem cutting. Gemmes > Inclusions. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Library | QE 392 C76 2006 (Text) | 33109008997926 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents information on gemstone specifications, locations, types, treatments, imitations, and pricing, and describes how they are formed, designed, handled, appraised, and purchased. - Book News
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) - Firefly Books Ltd
A well-illustrated reference for anyone needing to make accurate judgements about gemstones, including sources and grading, settings, cutting and faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, spotting synthetics and fakes and much more. - Firefly Books Ltd
For goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.
The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones, written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one.
Each full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes:
- Sources and grading
- Traditional and modern settings
- Cutting and faceting
- Designing a special setting
- Gemstone groups
- Appraising, buying and handling gemstones
- Diamond types and pearls
- Spotting synthetics and fakes.
Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book:
- Using a loupe to examine a stone
- Understanding laser cutting and carving
- Identifying synthetic diamonds
- Buying at gem fairs and from dealers
- Cleaning and storing stones.
No other book has this kind expert advice -- up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated -- on evaluating and using gemstones.
