{"product_id":"9781770851085","title":"The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor goldsmiths, collectors, jewelry-makers, investors, retailers and consumers.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using \u003cb\u003eThe Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones\u003c\/b\u003e, written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSources and grading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional and modern settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting and faceting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning a special setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGemstone groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppraising, buying and handling gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiamond types and pearls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpotting synthetics and fakes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing a loupe to examine a stone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding laser cutting and carving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying synthetic diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying at gem fairs and from dealers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning and storing stones.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e No other book has this kind expert advice — up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated — on evaluating and using gemstones. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051732287728,"sku":"9781770851085","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781770851085_p0.jpg?v=1763707929","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781770851085","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}