Antoinette Matlins: 13 books
Diamonds, 3rd Edition--The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide
How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colors, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are...
Jewelry & Gems at Auction
The Definitive Guide to Buying & Selling at the Auction House & on Internet Auction Sites
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2002
Guides you through the auction process to take the guesswork out of buying and selling at auction and reduce the risk of making costly mistakes.
Chelsea and Synthetic Emerald Testers Made Easy
The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the Chelsea filter and synthetic emerald filter to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand....
Jewelry & Gems—The Buying Guide (7th Edition)
How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2012
Over 400,000 Copies in Print
Know What You Want, Know What You’re Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
Easy to Read Easy to Understand
Practical Complete
Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions
Completely Updated & Expanded 7th Edition!
Purchasing gems...
Southeast Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guide (5th Edition)
Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums!
Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals
SOUTHEAST
Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana
Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina
Tennessee Virginia...
Southwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide (5th ed.)
Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Updated 5th Edition with new sites & museums! SOUTHWEST Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Kansas Nevada • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah Whether you’re digging for the first time or are an experienced rockhound or “prospector,” with a simple rock hammer and...
Gem Identification Made Easy, 5th Edition
A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2013
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. This books approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.
The Pearl Book (4th Edition)
The Definitive Buying Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2012
Know What You Want,Know What You’re Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
/Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.
Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete
Instant Answers … to All Your Questions
For people who want...
Loupes Made Easy
The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the loupe and dark-field loupe to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly...
Refractometers Made Easy
The "RIGHT-WAY" Guide to Using Gem Identification Tools
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Explains in non-technical terms how to use the refractometer to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated gemstones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The approach is direct and practical, and its style is easy to understand. With this highly accessible guide booklet, anyone can begin to master gem identification using the refractometer.
Jewelry & Gems The Buying Guide
How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Precious and Other Popular Gems with Confidence and Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
to this edition In working with my own clients to acquire gemstones and jewelry since this book was first published in 1984, they have pointed out that most people buy "jewelry" and not "gemstones." Because the book offers so much practical advice and money-saving tips about buying...
by Matlins, Antoinette
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Newly updated and expanded, Colored Gemstones gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sellor simply enjoysapphires, emeralds, rubies and other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge.With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary...
by Antoinette L. Matlins, Antonio C. Bonanno
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Youll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy that perfect ring . . . to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of findingor creatingit.