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Brazil, Paradise Of Gemstones
Descripción: Your passport to a photographic expedition through the beautiful gemstones from this amazing South American gemological preserve. Contains sumptuous color pictures of both rough and faceted stones... topaz, citrine, aquamarine, emerald, topaz and others that inhabit the country. Filled with delightful historical trivia, valuable production information and accurate detail of the sources for the stones. The book evokes the full wonder and pleasure of the magical experience of gems from Brazil. Hardcover Edition. 136 pages.
Precio en EUR: 32,00 €
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Diamond Cutting A Complete Guide To Diamond Processing
Descripción: Third edition of this peerless manual for diamond cutters, jewelers and other professionals involved in diamond processing. Expertly written by the virtuoso who perfected the magnificent Barion cut, this book is compiled from the author's careful notes over a 33-year career. The book reveals many fascinating secrets of his craft, as the subject is explored in great depth with numerous supporting photographs and illustrations. Hardcover. 406 pages.
Precio en EUR: 44,00 €
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Diamonds
Descripción: The most popular book among gemologists and jewelers, this highly authoritative and widely recommended book serves as a bible for the mining, sorting, and marketing of rough stones, and the cutting, grading, and pricing of polished diamonds. Like no other book on diamonds, it includes material never before published. Written in a simple and straightforward style. Diamonds imparts a clear understanding of many important subjects. Over 21 chapters, with photographs and illustrations. Includes a glossary and six appendices. Second Hardcover Edition. 532 pages.
Precio en EUR: 57,00 €
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Diamonds: Reality And Passion
Descripción: A meticulous overview of the world of diamonds, from its earliest history and legends to the latest techniques and discoveries. From tales of famous gems to the production statistics of diamond-mining countries, this expertly researched and elegantly produced book, is filled with fascinating facts and insights, with sumptuous photos and reproductions, it is a treasure trove for anyone who shares the passion for this mythical stone. Hardcover. 264 pages.
Precio en EUR: 70,00 €
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Dictionary Of Gemmology
Descripción: Completely revised 1994 edition of this essential reference source of jeweiry professionnals and students. Provides comprehensive definitions of all gemological and related scientific and jeweiry manufacturing terms, with concise descriptions of principal gem materials and different types of gem-testing instruments. Well illustrated, and includes lists of gemstone trade names plus a section on rare gems and collectors' stones. Paperback. 266 pages.
Precio en EUR: 40,00 €
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Fancy Color Diamonds
Descripción: The definitive work on fancy-color diamonds. This entertaining and beautifully illustrated book, the first entirely devoted to these rarest of diamonds, examines their history, explains the scientific causes of each natural diamond color, surveys the current colored-diamond grading systems and profiles dozens of the world's most famous colored diamonds. Never before has this colorful universe been so lovingly and painstakingly revealed in all its spiendor. A delightful and enlightening perspective on the most valuable types of diamond in the world. Hardcover, with deluxe dust case. 184 pages.
Precio en EUR: 140,00 €
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Gem Identification Made Easy
Descripción: The first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to use pocket, portable and laboratory instruments to identify diamonds and colored gems and distinguish them from imitations and look-alikes. Written in a practical, easy to understand style using simple, step-by-step methods, it makes learning about gem identification an easy and enjoyable adventure. Numerous color plates, tables and illustrations. Hardcover. 270 pages.
Precio en EUR: 37,00 €
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Gemmology
Descripción: A scholarly work that serves as a classic reference guide for all gemologists, detailing methods and equipment for examination and analysis of diamonds and gemstones, a study of their geological formation, chemical composition, crystallography, hardness and other identifying characteristics. Packed with useful information, this treatise also examines the various processes for creating simulants, as well as the techniques and instrumentation used to identify natural and synthetic gem materials. Essential reading for any serious student of gemology. Paperback. 358 pages.
Precio en EUR: 37,00 €
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Gems Their Sources, Descriptions And Identification
Descripción: Fourth edition of a book, first published in 1962, which is firmly established as the most comprehensive and authoritative English-language account of available gemstones. This latest issue is augmented by new sections focusing on cubic zirconia and other synthetic gemstones and recently introduced test instruments, such as reflecting meters, heat probes and high index refractometers. Principally aimed at jewelers and apprentice gemologists, this treasure trove of valuable information is required reference material for every professional's library. 531 black and white, 16 color illustrations. Hardcover. 1006 pages.
Precio en EUR: 151,00 €
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Gemstone Enhancement
Descripción: Updated and revised second edition of this definitive work on the full range of treatments available to enhance the color and appearance of gemstones. Examines the various types of irradiation and heat treatment, coloriess impregnations, bleaching, dyeing, diffusion and other processes. New to this edition: recent advances such as glass and plastic filling of diamonds and other gemstones, the large expansion in the use of both heat and irradiation treatments and the efforts to keep up identification procedures with advances in treatments. An invaluable classic, combining scholarly research with a very readable style. Paperback. 252 pages.
Precio en EUR: 80,00 €
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Gemstones Of The Southern Continents
Descripción: An articulate and thoroughly captivating examination of natural gemstones: how they form, what controls their characteristics, colors and other gemological properties. The book is divided into five distinct, helpful sections which are heavily illustrated with dramatic, unconventional color photographs of specimens primarily held by the Australian Museum in Sydney. Includes entertaining Spotters' Guides to Gems in both the northern and southern hemispheres, a comprehensive glossary and bibliography, geological scale of time and index. Hardcover. 255 pages.
Precio en EUR: 58,00 €
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Gemstones Of The World
Descripción: Ideal directory for both the novice and expert. Over 1400 types of common and rare gems from around the world are cataloged with authentic and beautiful color photographs and corresponding detailed descriptions. Find out how valuable or rare is the stone or jeweiry you just bought. This concise, authoritative guide puts all the answers at your fingertips. Truly an industry bestseller. Printed on fine art paper. Includes a Table of Constants, and a list of stones infamous for mistaken identity. Hardcover Edition. 256 pages.
Precio en EUR: 32,00 €
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Handbook Of Gem Identification
Descripción: Twelfth edition of the standard reference work in the field which has served retail jewelers and gemologists for over 30 years. Written by one of the world's best- known authorities on the subject, this book explores, in great detail, the problems of identifying and distinguishing natural gemstones from their substitutes, including the latest and most sophisticated synthetics and imitations. It outlines an easy-to-follow and understandable system of gem identification, with step-by-step procedures for simple and conclusive tests. The author also provides detailed descriptions of gemstone properties, including eight complete tables and a comprehensive glossary and index. Hardcover. 362 pages.
Precio en EUR: 55,00 €
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Hardness 10 : Diamond
Descripción: A comprehensive and professional look into the myriad, complex and fascinating elements that make up the exciting diamond industry. This book answers all the questions, covering the stone's fascinating history, detailing processes in diamond cutting, and illuminating standard practices in the trade. Complete with glossary and multilingual dictionary. Each section is fully illustrated with pictures and diagrams for practical applications. Paperback Edition. 438 pages.
Precio en EUR: 50,00 €
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Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide
Descripción: Revised, updated and expanded edition of this beneficial guide for buying diamonds, pearls and other popular gems. A very popular book; it is invaluable as a gift, premium or for resale. Of enormous value for it empowers the reader with expert facts that enable him or her to make informed purchasing decisions. Read it and learn all the important keys for gemstone evaluation, such as the relative importance of size, color, cut, and proportion. Supported with charts and illustrations. Includes price guides for diamonds, colored gems and pearls. Over 200 black and white illustrations and 16 color plates. Paperback. 278 pages.
Precio en EUR: 21,00 €
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Photoatlas Of Inclusions In Gemstones
Descripción: A triumph of micro-photography and sequel to the already much-honored standard, Internal World of Gemstones, Photoatias is an encyclopedia which serves to deepen our understanding of gemstones and their origins. Over 1400 color illustrations provide a fascinating journey into the internal world of gemstones; exposing their native beauty and singularity which enables their evaluation and identification. The book recognizes the immense importance of inclusions as one of the most significant and reliable aids in identifying gemstones. 16 black and white, and 1433 color illustrations. Hardcover. 532 pages.
Precio en EUR: 218,00 €
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Simon & Schuster's Guide To Gems And Precious Stones
Descripción: Exciting reference book which contains comprehensive, full-color entries on all major gems and precious stones - natural, organic, synthetic and artificial. Includes information on each stone that is a must for enthusiasts and professionals - easy-to-read symbols define hardness, density, refraction and color. You shouldn't miss the wealth of this material, expertly printed in Europe on glossy paper, complete with 450 true-to-life color photographs. Includes synoptic tables, glossary and analytic index. Paperback Edition. 380 pages.
Precio en EUR: 15,00 €
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Synthetic, Imitation & Treated Gemstones
Descripción: A complete treatise on synthetic simulants and treated stones, describing a wide range of gem and ornamental materials. Explains how they can be artificially manufactured, when they can be synthesized or cleverly imitated by other materials, and when their color has been enhanced. With diamond simulants becoming ever harder to detect, this is a book that no serious gem professional should be without. Paperback. 203 pages.
Precio en EUR: 84,00 €
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The Brilliant Story Of Antwerp Diamonds
Descripción: An abundantly illustrated historical overview of Antwerp, the world's Diamond Capital, from the perspective of its exciting relationship with and commerce in the precious stone. Produced in close cooperation with the Diamond High Council, this is a lucid and fascinating compendium of five centuries of diamond activity in Antwerp, all the way back to 1447 when the city enacted a decree against selling fake diamonds, through Antwerp's Golden Age in the 16th century, past its emergence in the late lgth century as the world's diamond center and following its survival of the Second World War. Highly recommended to anyone interested in diamonds. Numerous photographs; extensively indexed. Hardcover. 302 pages.
Precio en EUR: 72,00 €
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The GIA Diamond Dictionary
Descripción: Completely updated and improved third edition of this classic English reference work that has been used in schools, shops and stores for over thirty years. Contains entries on diamond formation, prospecting, mining, polishing, diamond grading, noteworthy diamonds, testing equipment, treatments and synthetics. Illustrated with over 100 color photographs and dozens of new maps and drawings. Hardcover. 275 pages.
Precio en EUR: 115,00 €
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The Gold Companion
Descripción: An A-Z of mining, marketing, trading and technology, this handy reference guide is an absolute must for anyone interested in the noble metal. With clear, concise explanations and hundreds of photographs, graphs, maps and charts, you will find yourself continually dipping into this generous fountain of information. Facts and figures, statistics and techniques, histories and anecdotes - everything about gold, from Alchemy and Arbitrage to Zaire and Zurich, is right at your fingertips in this one fabulous book. A valuable resource in itself, worth its weight in gold ! Hardcover. 160 pages.
Precio en EUR: 35,00 €
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The Gold Exploreris Handbook
Descripción: Essential guidelines on gold ore environments, surveying, deposit testing and evaluation, geochemistry, geophysics, field equipment checklists, important survival techniques and more. Drawn from the author's 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, this book is a handy blend of practical tips, historical information and technical data: how to identify minerals, when to decide to drill, what surveying techniques are best-suited for each particular type of topography, even how to secure leases. In short, an essential item on the checklist of every prospector. Paperback. 223 pages.
Precio en EUR: 45,00 €
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