Bibliograph

Gemstones, a jewelry maker's guide to identifying and using beautiful rocks, Judith Crowe

Type

Label

Gemstones, a jewelry maker's guide to identifying and using beautiful rocks, Judith Crowe

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gemstones

Oclc number

1048442096

Responsibility statement

Judith Crowe

Sub title

a jewelry maker's guide to identifying and using beautiful rocks

Summary

"A complete reference for goldsmiths, jewelers, and jewelry makers, this beautiful book is a comprehensive guide to identifying, buying, using, and caring for a dazzling array of jewels and gems"--, Back cover

Table Of Contents

Gemstone identification -- Gemstone appraisal -- Technical methods of identification -- Color -- Gemmological information -- Properties of Gemstone material -- Optical properties -- Inclusions -- Sources -- Gemstone treatments -- Synthetics and Imitations -- Cutting -- Pricing and Grading -- Gemstone Directory -- Birthstones

Creator