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Jewelry and Gems: The Buying Guide (Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide) (Paperback)

by Antoinette Matlins (Author), Antonio C. Bonanno (Author)
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  • Paperback: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Gemstone Press; 5th Revised edition edition (29 Oct 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0943763312
  • ISBN-13: 978-0943763316
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.4 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 833,076 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Purchasing gems and jewellery can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewellery confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. To help you to avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewellery put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewellery with confidence.


About the Author

Antoinette L Matlins PG, is an internationally respected gem and jewellery expert, author, lecturer and popular media guest. Her books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewellery field alike. Antonio C Bonanno FGA ASA MGA, was one of America's most distinguished gemologists. For over 40 years, he was President of the National Gem Appraising Laboratory, and Director of the Columbia School of Gemology in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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