{"product_id":"gem-identification-made-easy-6th-edition-a-hands-on-guide-to-more-confident-buying-selling-by-antoinette-matlins-pg-fga-and-antonio-c-bonanno-fga-asa-mga","title":"Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition): A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying \u0026 Selling \/ by Antoinette Matlins PG FGA and Antonio C. Bonanno FGA ASA MGA","description":"\u003cp\u003eGemstone Press, 2016. Pictorial hardcover. New. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGem Identification Made Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. In fact, with this highly accessible guide, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eanyone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can begin to master gem identification. Includes over 150 photographs and illustrationsover 80 in full color!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to properly use essential but uncomplicated instruments to identify stones, what to look for gemstone by gemstone, and how to set up a basic lab at modest cost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThree of the instruments are inexpensive, portable, pocket instruments that, when used together, can identify almost 85% of all precious and popular stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities is knowing both what to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003elook for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and what to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003elook out for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGem Identification Made Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen your eyes to the types of treatments, imitations, synthetics, look-alikes, and fakes in the gem market today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to tell the difference between them. Quickly spot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynthetics, including synthetic emeralds and diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffused \"blue\" sapphires and \"red\" rubies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHPHT-treated diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetermine how to spot the newest \"composite\" imitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to identify recently discovered gems such as “Mandarin” garnet, red “emerald,” and North Carolina's chromium-rich emeralds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover new treatments such as surface coatings to create “fancy color” diamonds and improve or change the color of many gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow when to seek help from a professional gemologist or lab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecome more professional in your business or hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Desierto Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56163659186342,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3465\/5654\/files\/gemid.webp?v=1770139182","url":"https:\/\/249f2c-1b.myshopify.com\/products\/gem-identification-made-easy-6th-edition-a-hands-on-guide-to-more-confident-buying-selling-by-antoinette-matlins-pg-fga-and-antonio-c-bonanno-fga-asa-mga","provider":"DESIERTO BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}