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Exotic Gems Volume 3: How to Identify, Evaluate, Select and Care for Matrix Opal, Fire Agate, Blue Chalcedony, Rubellite Indicolite, Paraiba and Other Tourmalines (Newman Exotic Gems)
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About Exotic Gems Volume 3: How To
Product Description Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they're unusual stones from faraway places. Exotic Gems, Volume 3 will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgements about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You'll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the third in a series of books that explores the history, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you're interested in matrix opal, fire agate, blue chalcedony, Paraiba tourmaline, rubellite or other tourmalines, Exotic Gems can provide you with the indepth information you'll need to be a smart buyer.Topics in this guide include:Gem identificationgeographic sourcesEffects of lightingGem cleaning & carequality evaluationcurious factsgem treatmentsSavvy buying From the Inside Flap Buying gems is a challenge, especially when they're unusual stones from faraway places. Exotic Gems, Volume 3 will show you with close-up photos how to make visual judgments about clarity, transparency, color, cut quality and brilliance. You'll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. This is the third in a series of books that explores the history, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesser-known gems. If you're interested in matrix opal, fire agate, blue chalcedony, Paraiba tourmaline, rubellite or other tourmalines, Exotic Gems can provide you with the in-depth information you'll need to be a smart buyer. Topics in this guide include: Gem identification, Quality evaluation, Geographic sources, Curious facts, Effects of lighting, Gem treatments, Gem cleaning & care, Savvy buying About the Author Renee Newman GG is a respected gemologist and author of nine gem and jewelry guides. Her books are used worldwide as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewelry professionals.
