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Author : Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615562391
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (623 download)
Download or read book Jewelrytelevision Guide to Gems & Jewelry written by Gerald D. Sisk (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jerry Sisk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692713181
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (131 download)
Download or read book The Sisk Gemology Reference written by Jerry Sisk and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and visual gemology resource featuring more than 100 prominent gemstones.
Author : Gavin Linsell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780955149122
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (491 download)
Download or read book Guide to Gems & Jewellery written by Gavin Linsell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Walter Schumann
Publisher : Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)
Download or read book Gemstones of the World written by Walter Schumann and published by Sterling Publishing (NY). This book was released on 1977 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
Author : Barbara Case
Publisher : David and Charles
ISBN 13 : 0715330578
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads written by Barbara Case and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2007-10-19 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744084873
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book Gem written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Author : Mai Sato-Flores
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
ISBN 13 : 0307408469
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Wrapped in Gems written by Mai Sato-Flores and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Learn to combine precious gemstones and wire-wrapping techniques to create, beautiful, wearable works of art"--From publisher description.
Author : Richard W. Wise
Publisher : Brunswick House
ISBN 13 : 9780972822329
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Secrets of the Gem Trade written by Richard W. Wise and published by Brunswick House. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally the real truth about how master jewellers, gemmologists and major auction houses value diamonds and colored gemstones.
Author : Deanna Farneti Cera
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Amazing Gems written by Deanna Farneti Cera and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1997 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For this informative, profusely illustrated book, noted jewelry expert Deanna Farneti Cera has selected more than 250 of the world's best costume jewelry creations, organized by time period and maker, beginning with Art Nouveau. Amazing Gems introduces readers to the significant periods and important creators of costume jewelry. Whether the author is describing necklaces by Chanel, brooches by Christian Dior, bracelets by Schiaparelli, or earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane, readers learn about the actual components of a piece, identifying marks, and other distinguishing characteristics. Also discussed are the various materials that make up costume jewelry, such as inexpensive metals, colored glass paste, rhinestones, marcasite, amethyst, wood, and Bakelite. Biographical notes on the major designers and manufacturers are included as well as a helpful glossary."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Sarah Hue-Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9782843233029
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Christie's Guide to Jewellery written by Sarah Hue-Williams and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewellery with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewellery provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat, " Christie's Guide to Jewellery is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.
Author : Anastasia Young
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1596686367
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (966 download)
Download or read book Gemstone Settings written by Anastasia Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an extensive summary of stone-setting and techniques for creating beautiful gemstone jewelry, from basic bezels and prongs to pave, carre, clusters, and numerous others--including cold joins, precious metal clay, settings for fragile stones, and settings that allow the stones to move. You'll also discover detailed information about stones and metals--including their suitability, gorgeous photos and illustrations for visual support, what makes a design wearable and durable, and detailed information on pre-made versus handmade settings. Step by step, learn how to set your most beloved precious, semiprecious, and organic stones with projects that range from elegant diamond masterpieces to earthy pearl or coral everyday favorites.
Author : Renee Newman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780929975412
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (754 download)
Download or read book Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide written by Renee Newman and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide helps buyers to evaluate these spectacular gems and it updates professionals on new treatments and sources of corundum and emerald. Using close-up photographs, the book shows how to make visual judgements about clarity. transparency, cut quality and brilliance. In addition, it helps you to understand lab reports and find appraisers and labs. You will also get tips on detecting imitations and synthetic stones. Let this guide provide the in-depth information you will need to be a smart buyer. Topics in this guide include: Quality evaluation; Gem treatments; Fakes and synthetics; Lab reports; Geographic sources; Appraisals; Gem cleaning & care; Savvy buying.
Author : Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher : Gemstone Press
ISBN 13 : 0943763452
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (437 download)
Download or read book Colored Gemstones written by Antoinette Leonard Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purchasing coloured gemstones can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make buying gemstones confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts, and new ways to buy gems -- such as internet auctions and TV shopping -- there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect coloured gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, Antoinette Matlins, an internationally respected expert on buying gems, puts her insider knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, the guide offers in depth all the information you need in order to know what to look for and what to look out for, including: what qualifies as a 'gemstone'?; how to evaluate colour -- and its impact on price; deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem; coloured gemstone synthesis and treatment; what to ask when buying the stone; what to get in writing; how to get what you want within your budget; price guides for popular gems, opals, and synthetic stones; And much, much more!
Author : Yulia Van Doren
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787131963
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (871 download)
Download or read book Crystals written by Yulia Van Doren and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From choosing and using to programming, charging and cleansing, Crystals is a modern guide to enhancing your life with these enchanting stones. Often referred to as ‘wisdom keepers’, crystals hold millions of years of the Earth’s history within them. Through emitting steady vibrations, they will help you to become more centered and balanced, creating spaces of Zen around you and your home. Featuring 60 of the most common and interesting crystals, this is a practical guide that will teach you about each stone’s individual properties and how to harness their powers. Discover which crystals are right for you, where best to position them, the perfect pairings and learn how to look after your crystals on a daily basis to deflect any negativity in your life. Whether you use Fluorite to increase your productivity, Smoky Quartz to detoxify or Rose Quartz to create harmony in your relationships, this practical guide will equip you with all you need to harness the power of your crystals. Disconnect with the digital world and reconnect with your spiritual self as Crystals provides a fresh take on crystal healing that helps you to enhance your inner positivity.
Author : Renee Newman
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9780228103318
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (33 download)
Download or read book Diamonds written by Renee Newman and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.
Author : Arthur Anton Skuratowicz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780971349544
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (495 download)
Download or read book Working with Gemstones written by Arthur Anton Skuratowicz and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular column in AJM Magazine, this book offers illustrated insights into how to best work on gem-set jewelry. Readers will learn about common enhancements and treatments, how various gems react to heat and pressure, how to modify mountings to accommodate a gem's characteristics, and what tools they should always have close at hand. The book also includes a glossary, a guide to tool-specific dangers, and charts on how stones react to abrasives, chemicals, and heat.
Author : Doug Batchelor
Publisher : Amazing Facts
ISBN 13 : 9781580190817
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)
Download or read book Jewelry: How Much Is Too Much? written by Doug Batchelor and published by Amazing Facts. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone would agree that there's some point where enough jewelry is enough. Well, what is that point? In this book, Doug Batchelor challenges you to find out for yourself what God's Word says on this fascinating subject.
