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The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings by Judith Crowe Publisher Comments A well-illustrated reference for anyone needing to make accurate judgements about gemstones, including sources and grading, settings, cutting and faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, spotting synthetics and fakes and much more.... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover 
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Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession by Matthew Hart Publisher Comments On a hot morning in May, 1999, three garimpeiros (small-scale miners) found a large pink diamond in the muddy waters of the Abaete River in Brazil, a discovery that captivated the entire diamond trade. Beginning with this dramatic and revealing tale... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $5.50 Used - Hardcover
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Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying by Keith Wallis Publisher Comments -A new, updated edition of this bestselling guide to understanding, identifying and buying gemstones -Includes many new images, updated text and a new section on jewelry -A clear, uncomplicated approach to the subject, illustrated in color throughout... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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Mikimoto by Nick Foulkes Synopsis Born to a noodle-maker in the small town of Toba, Japan, Kokichi Mikimoto followed his vision and passion, becoming one of the world's greatest inventors. His creation--the cultured pearl. Throughout history this rare jewel of the sea has possessed... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $4.50 Used - Hardcover
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Gemstones: Major Works by Leading Jewelers (Masters) by Marthe Le Van Publisher Comments What awesome craftsmanship appears throughout this unique volume—the zenith of an art that marries the world’s most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Approximately forty of the world’s top jewelers present expertly... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem by Richard Kurin Publisher Comments Since its discovery in seventeenth–century India, the Hope diamond, a glimmering deep blue gem weighing over 45 carats, has been shrouded in mystery and steeped in intrigue. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Richard Kurin goes beyond the speculation... (read more) List Price $14.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Jewels: A Secret History by Victoria Finlay Publisher Comments Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Diamonds, 3rd Edition-The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds by Antoinette Matlins Synopsis Whether buying for personal pleasure or for investment, in today's marketof Internet auctions, new diamond cuts, new colors, new treatments and new fraudsbuyers need a source of expert guidance. This comprehensive guide, from diamond expert and best... (read more) Your price: $18.99 New - Trade Paper
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The Sancy Blood Diamond: Power, Greed, and the Cursed History of One of the World's Most Coveted Gems by Susan Ronald Publisher Comments The colourful 600-year history of the rich and powerful men and women who owned, longed and killed for the fabled Sancy Diamond.... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $2.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Pearls (Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide; How to Select, Buy,) by Antoinette Matlins Synopsis With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gems: A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) by Daniel J Dennis Synopsis In this lively guide for the casual collector, Dennis covers in detail more than 100 different gems--from diamonds, pearls, and rubies to emeralds, jade, opals, and a host of less-familiar stones as well. 55 full-color illustrations.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Heartless Stone: A Journey through the World of Diamonds, Deceit and Desire by Tom Zoellner Publisher Comments In 2000, Tom Zoellner purchased a diamond engagement ring and proposed. His girlfriend said, "yes" and then, suddenly, walked out of his life making Tom the owner of a used engagement ring. Instead of hitting the self-help... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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A Girl's Guide to Buying Diamonds: How to Choose, Evaluate, and Buy the Diamond You Want by Randi Molofsky Publisher Comments With the "right-hand diamond" all the rage right now, it is important for women to stay informed of the particulars when it comes to shopping for a diamond. Even if a woman is searching for an engagement ring with her fiance she should learn the basics... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $2.98 Used - Trade Paper
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The National Gem Collection by Jeffrey E Post Publisher Comments The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History holds the world's greatest collection of gems. In this beautiful book, now available in paperback, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem and Mineral Collection, discusses... (read more) List Price $32.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies and Other Colored Gems with Conf by Antoinette Matlins Synopsis This authoritative guide explains how to buy colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge in an easy-to-read format. This no-nonsense book is the "unofficial bible" for all who want to get the most for their money. Illustrations.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Simon and Schuster's Guide To Gems and Precious Stones (86 Edition) by Curzio Ciprianai Publisher Comments Simon and Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Colored Gemstones 2ND Edition by Antoinette Matlins Publisher Comments Today's market of gem sales on TV Internet auctions, more gemstone varieties of choose from--"including altogether new gems--"new gem cuts, new treatments and new brauds demands that buyers turn to a source of expert guidance. Whether buying for personal... (read more) List Price $18.99 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Diamonds: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge by Antoinette Leonard Matlins Publisher Comments This beautifully-illustrated, complete guide to accurate jewelry identification and appraisal provides step-by-step instruction in jewelry identification and dating. rewiews the role and responsibilities of the appraiser and describes in detail virtually... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Tears of Mermaids by Stephen G Bloom Publisher Comments A round, luminescent pearl is the simplest and most perfect gem. Columbus sought—and found—this precious jewel coveted by his Spanish sovereigns, sparking popularity throughout Europe. Fashion icons Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World by Lance Grande Publisher Comments Gems are objects of wealth, icons of beauty, and emblems of the very best of everything. They are kept as signs of prestige or power. Given as tokens of love and affection, they also come in a kaleidoscopic array of hues and can be either mineral or... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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