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Initially published in 1992, the "Pearl Buying Guide" was the first book to give consumers details on judging pearl quality and value. The 207 new colour photos in this updated 5th edition show new types of pearls, clasps and jewellery styles. Updated information has been provided on natural pearls, treatments, cultivation and identification techniques, and a brief chapter on antique pearl jewellery has been added. Written for both consumers and professionals, the "Pearl Buying Guide" gives step-by-step visual pointers on how to select flattering pearls that will give you maximum enjoyment. "Library Journal" described a previous edition of the "Pearl Buying Guide" as: 'An interesting and easy-to-understand guide to buying, evaluating, selecting and caring for pearls and pearl jewellery. The opening chapters point out common mistakes made when buying pearls. Other chapters focus on evaluating pearl types and shapes, lustre, nacre thickness, colour, flaws, size, and make. Additional chapters cite differences in South Sea, black, and freshwater pearls as well as imitation, natural and cultured pearls. The closing chapters highlight the proper way to care for pearls as well as creative ways to wear them. The many photographs are valuable in illustrating the characteristics of and differences among pearls. Overall the guide is useful to all types of readers'. "The San Jose Mercury News" said 'If you're thinking of investing in pearls, invest $20 first in the Pearl Buying Guide by Renee Newman. Even if you already own pearls, this book has good tips on care and great ideas on different ways to wear pearls'. A reporter for the "Boston Herald" wrote: 'With loads of photos to illustrate her points, Newman tells readers how to check a pearl's lustre, nacre, colour, and flaws ...a gem-dandy guide to picking right-price pearls'.
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Format:Paperback
I bought this book as I have always been interested
in Pearls, and wanted to know more in detail......
I own several different types and colours, but
wanted to buy some coin pearls, and learnt many
interesting facts about natural,and dyed varieties, also the shapes, and about nacre.
Very useful book, highly recommended
in Pearls, and wanted to know more in detail......
I own several different types and colours, but
wanted to buy some coin pearls, and learnt many
interesting facts about natural,and dyed varieties, also the shapes, and about nacre.
Very useful book, highly recommended
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Best Pearl Book So Far, And Up-To-Date!
24 July 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Would give this book SIX stars if I could.
For quite awhile now, Antoinette Matlins "The Pearl Book" has been my go to reference for information relating to pearls. I ordered Renee Newman's "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" as a more up-to-date reference. It's much more practical for the consumer, with an abundance of excellent photographs showing what (precisely) to look for when shopping for pearls. The book also covers each various type of pearl with greater depth, it well written, very informational, and I'd consider a "must have" book for anyone looking to buy pearls in today's market... or who simply has a passion for pearls.
It was thrilling to find details about lesser known pearls, such as Rainbow Pearls, Cortez pearls, Pipi pearls, and various pearls produced by snails and clams. "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" opens with 4 pages of photographs depicting the business of cultured pearls, and includes chapters on South Sea Pearls, Black Pearls, Freshwater Pearls and even Pearl Treatments commonly implemented. More important (to me) are the chapters on Judging Luster & Nacre Thickness, Judging Color, Judging Surface Quality, and Judging Make. Each of those chapters includes plenty of full color photographs with comparisons that are clear to any reader.
While Matlin's book has a lot of useful and interesting information, including quotes from Pearl Industry leaders, I'd have to say Newman's book is probably the better of the two for someone who doesn't already know a lot about pearls. Having taken the distance portion of the GIA's pearl course, I do know a lot about pearls, and "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" is truly almost a condensation of the (expensive) GIA distance pearl course. Happily, it's all in one book that tucks neatly into a tote or purse! Don't leave home to buy pearls without it!
For quite awhile now, Antoinette Matlins "The Pearl Book" has been my go to reference for information relating to pearls. I ordered Renee Newman's "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" as a more up-to-date reference. It's much more practical for the consumer, with an abundance of excellent photographs showing what (precisely) to look for when shopping for pearls. The book also covers each various type of pearl with greater depth, it well written, very informational, and I'd consider a "must have" book for anyone looking to buy pearls in today's market... or who simply has a passion for pearls.
It was thrilling to find details about lesser known pearls, such as Rainbow Pearls, Cortez pearls, Pipi pearls, and various pearls produced by snails and clams. "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" opens with 4 pages of photographs depicting the business of cultured pearls, and includes chapters on South Sea Pearls, Black Pearls, Freshwater Pearls and even Pearl Treatments commonly implemented. More important (to me) are the chapters on Judging Luster & Nacre Thickness, Judging Color, Judging Surface Quality, and Judging Make. Each of those chapters includes plenty of full color photographs with comparisons that are clear to any reader.
While Matlin's book has a lot of useful and interesting information, including quotes from Pearl Industry leaders, I'd have to say Newman's book is probably the better of the two for someone who doesn't already know a lot about pearls. Having taken the distance portion of the GIA's pearl course, I do know a lot about pearls, and "Pearl Buying Guide, Updated 5th Edition" is truly almost a condensation of the (expensive) GIA distance pearl course. Happily, it's all in one book that tucks neatly into a tote or purse! Don't leave home to buy pearls without it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A must for any pearl lover who wants their jewelry dollar to go further
11 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
Being a smart shopper makes your purchases all the more beautiful. "Pearl Buying Guide: How to Identify and Evaluate Pearls & Pearl Jewelry" is a guide for the wise shopper with a love for pearls to avoid the many pitfalls that come with pearl shopping, such as fakes, procedures done to pearls, how to turn simple jewelry into something greater, and more, "Pearl Buying Guide" is a must for any pearl lover who wants their jewelry dollar to go further.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A pearl of a book!
27 July 2010
Format:Paperback
After reading the Pearl Buying Guide I was amazed on how clear, concise yet so enjoyable this book is. A rare example of how information on all pearls was given with so much ease, plus a fest for the eye with all the gorgeous jewelry pictures (my wide couldn't take her eyes off from the book for hours) . If you are a jewelry collector or you wish to buy a South Sea pearl strand (like I did)or you just love pearls then this book is definitively the best in its field and I would recommended it to anyone!
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