Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition): A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition): A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

<p><strong><em>Gem Identification Made Easy</em> is </strong><b>the 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</b>. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. In fact, with this highly accessible guide, <b><em>anyone</em></b> can begin to master gem identification. Includes over 150 photographs and illustrationsover 80 in full color!</p><p>Using 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. <em>Three of the instruments are inexpensive, portable, pocket instruments that, when used together, can identify almost 85% of all precious and popular stones.</em></p><p>The key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities is knowing both what to <em>look for</em> and what to <em>look out for</em>.</p><p><b>Gem Identification Made Easy</b> will help you:</p><ul><li>Open your eyes to the types of treatments, imitations, synthetics, look-alikes, and fakes in the gem market today.</li><li>Learn how to tell the difference between them. Quickly spot:<ul><li>Synthetics, including synthetic emeralds and diamonds</li><li>Filled diamonds</li><li>Diffused "blue" sapphires and "red" rubies</li><li>HPHT-treated diamonds</li><li>... and much more!</li></ul></li><li>Determine how to spot the newest "composite" imitations.</li><li>Learn how to identify recently discovered gems such as “Mandarin" garnet, red “emerald," and North Carolina's chromium-rich emeralds.</li><li>Discover new treatments such as surface coatings to create “fancy color" diamonds and improve or change the color of many gemstones.</li><li>Know when to seek help from a professional gemologist or lab.</li><li>Become more professional in your business or hobby.</li></ul><p></p>