The Dow Jones-Irwin Guide to Fine Gems and Jewelry

by David Marcum

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870946870
• ISBN13: 9780870946875
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent information on diamonds and colored gemstones

This is the best book I have ever seen on diamonds, gemstones and jewelry. I contains excellent information on what to look for in each category of gemstones. It also contains great photo examples of properly cut stones and common problem areas. It explains the independent lab grading process and shows how to read the grading reports.

A well researched treasure

One of the best books ever written if you are interested in collecting or investing in diamonds and colored gemstones. Discusses basic gemology, an analysis of the most commonly traded gemstones, colored gemstone and diamond grading with laboratory grading reports, gemstone treatments, pricing cycles, gemstone investing, gemstone markups and appraisals. Although this book is a little out of date, it is an excellent resource for beginners.