Secrets of the Gem Trade: The connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
Review "Every gemstone collector should have a copy of this book" -- Charles Lewton- Brain, Canadian Jeweler, June 2004"Richard Wise has lifted the veil ...I highly recommend this book" -- Edward Boehm, Gems & Gemology, summer 2004The author's writing style and command of the subject matter keeps the reader captivated. --Stuart M. Robertson, G. G., Gem Market News, November 2003Secrets Of The Gem Trade is very highly recommended to anyone interested in gemology as a superbly organized,...
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The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.Colored Stone Magazine...This book takes a much-needed sledgehammer to the industry's conventional wisdom about what makes a gemstone precious, and in the process builds a solid foundation for anyone who wants to understand the true beauty and value of gemstones
\ Colored Stone Magazine...This book takes a much-needed sledgehammer to the industry's conventional wisdom about what makes a gemstone precious, and in the process builds a solid foundation for anyone who wants to understand the true beauty and value of gemstones\ \
