The premier book of its kind, now updated and expanded. Gems &amp; Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition covers all the standards, procedures, and ethics of appraising gems, jewelry, and other valuables. 
Each step involved in conducting an appraisal is fully explained, with photos, case studies, key documents, worksheets and pricing data included. Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller gives professional guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to: 
Build a clientele Set fees Get publicity Handle insurance replacement claims Photograph gems and jewelry Research and write reports Test metals Research provenance Master the different approaches to valuation Use price guides Understand legal and ethical aspects of appraising And more! 
This resource offers all the information that practicing or aspiring appraisal professionals will need to establish an appraisal business, handle various kinds of appraisals, and provide an accurate, verifiable estimate of value.

Gems & Jewelry Appraising: Techniques of Professional Practice

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Miller, Anna M.

Antiques & Collectibles

Gemstone Pr

Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.  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 pearls—natural, cultured and imitation.  This revised and updated third edition is a comprehensive, authoritative guide that tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected—and costly—disappointments, now and in future generations.  Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world’s leading authorities on pearls, who offer "insider" insights and advice.  Selected Contents  Updated retail price guides   New types of pearls now on the market  Important up-to-date resource information, including pearl glossary, size charts, sample lab reports and more  New pearl producing locales, their products and what these new choices have to offer  The rich history and romance surrounding pearls  The five factors that determine a pearl’s value  How to distinguish the differences between natural, cultured and imitation pearls  How to judge pearl quality, including tips on how to see differences with the naked eye  How to wear and care for pearls   Magnificent pearl creations from the world’s leading jewelers  What to look for, and what to look out for: How to spot fakes  Treatments: Good and bad

The Pearl Book, 1st Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for and Enjoy Pearls

Matlins, Antoinette L.

Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence.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 pearls-natural, cultured, and imitation.This comprehensive, authoritative guide tells readers everything they need to know about pearls to fully understand and appreciate them, and avoid any unexpected-and costly-disappointments, now and in future generations.Special Feature: Exclusive interviews with the world's leading authorities on pearls, who offer "insider" insights and advice.Selected contents:The rich history and romance surrounding pearls.Differences between natural, cultured, and imitation pearls, and ways to separate them.The 5 factors that determine pearl value.Retail price guides.How to judge pearl quality, including tips on how to see differences with the naked eye.How to wear and care for pearls.Magnificent pearl creations from the world's leading jewelers.Comparisons of all types of pearls, in every size and color, from every pearl-producing country in the world.What to look for, and what to look out for: How to spot fakes.Treatments: Good and bad.Important resource information, including pearl glossary, size charts, sample lab reports, and more...

The Pearl Book : The Definitive Buying Guide : How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Pearls (1st Edition)

New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone.No science background necessary.Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewelry lovers, hobbyists, jewelers, antique dealers, and gemology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification.Selected Contents:Setting up a basic lab.Description of Each Instrument: What It Will Show &amp; How to Use It.Dark Field Loupe - Synthetic Emerald Filters - Immersion Cell - Synthetic Diamond Detector - Loupe - Chelsea Filter - Electronic Diamond Tester - Refractometer - Ultraviolet Lamp - Microscope - Spectroscope - Polariscope - DichroscopeWhat to Look For, Gem by GemAntique &amp; Estate Jewelry - The True Test for the Gem Detective.Dyeing - Composite Stones - Foil Backing - SubstitutionsAppendices: Charts and Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, and more.

Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling, 2nd Edition

Antoinette L. Matlins

Business & Money

Meets the rising demand for information about collecting, appraising, buying and selling cameos. 
The only book of its kind, Cameos Old &amp; New, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in cameos, including how to: 
Build and care for a cameo collection; develop an eye for quality and an appreciation for cameos as "art"; detect genuine cameos from among synthetics and imitations; "circa date" cameos to differentiate old cameos from new; distinguish ultrasonically-produced cameos from hand-carved pieces; avoid the major pitfall--the purchase of mediocre pieces, fakes, and forgeries; and much, much more.

Cameos Old and New

ANNA M. MILLER

Partial Contents: Getting to Know Gems; Diamonds; Colored Gemstones; Important Advice Before You Buy, and more. Appendixes: Selected List of Gem Identification Labs, National plus State Jewelry Associations. Index. 9 full-color plates. 100+ black and white illustrations.

Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide, 4th Edition: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold and Jewelry with Cofidence & Knowledge

An indispensable resource on how to select, buy, and enjoy the perfect ring, this revised editions includes new color photos and features the latest trends and artistry in ring design. Also included are up-to-date diamond price charts to help buyers really know what they are paying for.

Engagement & Wedding Rings, 2nd Edition: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love

Crafts & Hobbies

Revised, updated, and expanded, this edition of the most popular guide to buying jewelry and gems tells what to look for and what to look out for when buying gems and jewelry. Included is an updated diamond and colored stone price guide.

Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, 4th Edition : How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge

Bonanno, A.C.

Matlins, Antoinette Leonard

In this companion volume to Gems &amp; Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition, the first comprehensive book on appraising, Registered Master Valuer Anna M. Miller offers a comprehensive guide to antique, period, and contemporary jewelry identification and appraisal. 
Offering clear, practical, insightful guidance with a wealth of photos and figures, Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising, 2nd Edition contains expert information, case studies, typical problems, pricing data, and key documents. Features include: 
A review of the appraiser's role and responsibilities Value approach methods that offer jewelers and appraisers clear standards for estimating value; complete instructions on doing full narrative jewelry descriptions; a practical methodology to research and assemble data needed for an accurate estimation of value; a complete Model Appraisal Document that readers can use as an example for their own documents; an Appraisal Glossary covering all technical terms that will help appraisers communicate effectively; all types of pieces are covered in detail, from rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants to chains, bracelets, brooches, and cameos, as well as less common items such as charms and stickpins; key aspects including design influences, costuming, social behavior, and the significance of color in each time period are also explored, to give the appraiser a deeper understanding of the many elements that contribute to value. 
This one-of-a-kind reference is an essential working guide for all appraisers, jewelers, antique dealers, collectors, auctioneers, insurance adjustors, and gem labs.

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising : Antique, Period, and Modern

Learn Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 
Southwest 
Whether you’re an experienced rockhound or "prospector," or digging for the first time, with a simple rock hammer and a little luck, you too can strike it rich...or at the very least, have fun trying. 
This guide offers you easy to use information on the ins and outs of "fee-dig" mining, complete with locations, costs, tips on technique, entertaining legends and important information on everything from safety kits to where the nearest restrooms are. 
Included are resources for use in identifying your finds, having them made into jewelry, and further pursuing an exciting, and possibly profitable, hobby. 
*Equipment and Clothing: What you need and where to find it (or how to make it yourself) 
*Mining Techniques: Step-by-step instructions on panning for gold, sluicing for gems and other methods 
*Gem and Mineral Sites: Locations of sites with directions and maps, the gems and minerals to be found, hours, fees, and equipment needed. Also includes info on guide services, additional attractions and features at each site, local camping facilities and more. 
*Museums and Mine Tours: Where to visit commercial and historical mines, as well as museums with exhibits of gems and minerals (for help in learning what to look for). 
*Special Events and Tourist Information: Listings of regional events involving gems and minerals, and sources of general travel and tourism information for every state. 
*Other Features: Where to find your birthstone...your anniversary stone...your zodiac stone; Index by State; Index by Gem/Mineral; U.S. State Gems &amp; Minerals Chart; and more!

The Treasure Hunter's Gem & Mineral Guides to the U.S.A. : Where & How to Dig, Pan, and Mine Your Own Gems & Minerals : Southwest States

Engineering & Transportation

kathy-j-rygle-stephen-f-pedersen

Engineering

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