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ISBN 13 : 9780929975221
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (752 download)
Download or read book The Pearl Buying Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Antoinette L. Matlins
Publisher : Gemstone Press
ISBN 13 : 0943763355
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (437 download)
Download or read book The Pearl Book written by Antoinette L. Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural, cultured and imitation. This revised and updated 3rd edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected-and costly-disappointments, now and in future generations.
Author : Renée Newman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780929975528
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (755 download)
Download or read book Pearl Buying Guide written by Renée Newman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initially published in 1992, the Pearl Buying Guide was the first book to give consumers details on judging pearl quality and value. The 186 new colour photographs in this updated 6th edition show new types of pearls, clasps and jewellery styles. Current information has been provided on natural pearls, treatments, cultivation and identification techniques. Although technical data is included to aid gemologists in detecting treatments and identifying pearls, the easy reading style and the 364 photos make this a customer-friendly book for both consumers and professionals. If youre looking for an easy-to-read, full colour, affordable pearl handbook that will help you select flattering pearls and spot fakes, this 6th Edition is the best choice available. 186 new photographs of pearls, pearl jewellery, neck pieces and pearl x-radiographs. Updated information on pearl types, geographic sources and freshwater pearls. Expanded chapter on natural pearls. Expanded chapter on "Creating Unique Pearl Jewelry with Colored Gems". New pearls and pearl jewellery styles.
Author : Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0943763878
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (437 download)
Download or read book The Pearl Book (4th Edition) written by Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know What You Want,Know What You’re Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money /Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls—natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with “insider” tips and advice to help you get what you want.
Author : Wendy Graham
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785008137
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Pearls written by Wendy Graham and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-02-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pearls are one of the oldest precious gemstones. They have been revered through history and the best reserved to adorn royalty and their favourites. Now, with the arrival of freshwater pearls, they are available to suit every pocket and every style, from the classic to the most creative. It includes a guide to the types of pearl and to the farming process. It gives advice on buying pearls; what to look for and what to avoid and gives instruction on working with pearls, including drilling, setting and knotting. Finally, there is information on South Sea, Tahitian, Akoya, freshwater and natural pearls. This practical book celebrates their exquisite beauty and enduring elegance.
Author : Renee Newman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780709064763
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (647 download)
Download or read book Pearl Buying Guide written by Renee Newman and published by . This book was released on 1999-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide giving clear, step-by-step pointers on how to buy the best pearls for your money. Learn to tell a fake from a real one, compare prices, choose good quality ones, save money on your purchases and turn a pearl necklace into a versatile piece of jewellery.
Author : Renée Newman
Publisher : Robert Hale
ISBN 13 : 9780929975276
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (752 download)
Download or read book Pearl Buying Guide written by Renée Newman and published by Robert Hale. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to judging pearl quality and value for the amateur.
Author : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 828 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Book of the Pearl written by George Frederick Kunz and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Fred Ward
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780963372390
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (723 download)
Download or read book Pearls written by Fred Ward and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourth in the Fred Ward Gem Book Series, PEARLS, REVISED, has new color photographs with the latest most accurate information. Everything you need to know about pearls: culturing, buying, and caring for them. The history and lore of pearls covers natural, cultured, saltwater, freshwater, mother-of-pearl and imitation.
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Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 1600590373
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Beading with Pearls-Beautiful Jewelry, Simple Techniques written by and published by Lark Books. This book was released on with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nancy Alden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780307339492
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (394 download)
Download or read book Simply Pearls written by Nancy Alden and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you prefer a classic single strand or a funky combination of pearls and semi-precious materials, Simply Pearls shows you how to create necklaces that are easy to make yet look both expensive and professionally made. No longer the extravagance they used to be, pearls come in a variety of types - from freshwater to faux - that make these beautiful gems an affordable and elegant option. With projects designed for beginners and intermediate crafters - with a few more challenging designs for good measure - Simply Pearls is a volume that people will consult again and again for basic stringing, knotting and wire-work techniques; to find inspiration and project ideas, including tips on refreshing heirloom jewellery; and as a materials reference. Whether your look is modern and edgy or classic Chanel, Simply Pearls offers great how-to-wear-it ideas and beautiful projects that will give you the Tiffany s look at budget prices.
Author : Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher : Gemstone Press
ISBN 13 : 9780943763286
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (632 download)
Download or read book The Pearl Book written by Antoinette Leonard Matlins and published by Gemstone Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's leading authorities reveal how to select, buy, care for, and enjoy pearls in this updated, comprehensive guide. 250 illustrations. in full color.
Author : Scott O'Dell
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547350465
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (473 download)
Download or read book The Black Pearl written by Scott O'Dell and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 1967-09-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 1968 Newbery Honor Book From the depths of a cave in the Vermilion Sea, Ramon Salazar has wrested a black pearl so lustrous and captivating that his father, an expert pearl dealer, is certain Ramon has found the legendary Pearl of Heaven. Such a treasure is sure to bring great joy to the villagers of their tiny coastal town, and even greater renown to the Salazar name. No diver, not even the swaggering Gaspar Ruiz, has ever found a pearl like this! But is there a price to pay for a prize so great? When a terrible tragedy strikes the village, old Luzon’s warning about El Diablo returns to haunt Ramon. If El Diablo actually exists, it will take all Ramon’s courage to face the winged creature waiting for him offshore.
Author : R. A. Donkin
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
ISBN 13 : 9780871692245
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (922 download)
Download or read book Beyond Price written by R. A. Donkin and published by American Philosophical Society. This book was released on 1998 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man has been intrigued by the origin of pearls, sensitive to their beauty, and convinced of their medicinal value for at least 5 cent. A mixture of folklore and observation preceded the earliest scientific inquiries. Fishing and trade commenced in S. Asia, between India and Sri Lanka and around the Persian Gulf. In W. and Central Europe, Inner Asia and China, and N. Amer. Freshwater pearls were probably known and treasured before those of marine origin. A refined nomenclature points to a long familiarity with etymologically related words for 'pearl'. Pearls were prominent among the luxury products of world trade and were high among the objectives of expeditions to the eastern and western Tropics. Illustrations.
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 : Neil H. Landman
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9780810944954
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (449 download)
Download or read book Pearls written by Neil H. Landman and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on an exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and The Field Museum in Chicago, this volume tells the story of pearls, which are unique among gemstones because they require no faceting or shaping to bring out their beauty and luster. Landman and Paul M. Mikkelsen of the American Museum of Natural History), and Rudiger Bieler and Bennet Bronson of The Field Museum explore the biology, gemology, anthropology, mineralogy, ecology, and the decorative arts aspects. Starting with the Great Age of Pearls in the 16th and 17th centuries, they move to the history of pearling cultures worldwide, the science of pearl, the development of cultured pearls, and the ecology and conservation of pearl-producing mollusks. Extensively illustrated with color photographs and tables. Oversize: 9.25x11.25". c. Book News Inc.
Author : Renée Newman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780929975351
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (753 download)
Download or read book Pearl Buying Guide written by Renée Newman and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to evaluating and buying pearls includes sections on pearl price factors and creating unique pearl jewelry with colored gems, tips on bridal pearls, information on keshi pearls, and color photographs of pearls, pearl jewelry, clasps and neck pieces.
