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 and jewelry 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 jewelry confusing,
intimidating, overwhelming, and costly.
To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the
magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and
jewelry 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 jewelry with confidence.
Recommended by consumer and jewelry trade
reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100
countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek,
Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000 copies are now in
print and this revised, updated, expanded edition covers even
more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new diamond
cuts, recently discovered gems … and new treatments and
trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and
magical tidbits, and practical tips
that could only come from an insider.
In simple, straightforward terms
you’ll learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to
get what you want, at the price you
want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewelry design, and some of the
country’s leading designers. You’ll learn what
questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to
select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer.
The authors leave no stone unturned to give
you everything you need to know-whether you are a novice
or a connoisseur. With Jewelry &
Gems: The Buying Guide, you’ll
find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewelry you
select a source of lasting pleasure!
