Author: Cally Hall
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 6271

Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.6

ISBN: 075132731X
Dewey Decimal Number: 552
EAN: 9780751327311
ASIN: 075132731X

Publication Date: April 13, 2000
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Good for Beginners February 28, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book is good if you are just starting out looking at gemstones and gemmology. However it does not give much more than a brief outline of each stone with a few nice pictures which leaves you wanting more! Good reference charts at the back of the book. Other than the charts, no real visual identifying tips of any real value imo ie. microphotos etc or tips on id synthetics etc. Still a nice book to have and does contribute something when compared with other books.

4 out of 5 stars

great book October 9, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

this book is great for the beginner and those a little more expert

5 out of 5 stars

Informative and nicely illustrated December 20, 2005
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

Like all DK books, this is beautifully illustrated and informative. It's the kind of book you'll probably find yourself dipping into now and again, rather than reading cover to cover in one go. User friendly and doesn't baffle with unnecessary science.

4 out of 5 stars

A Good Start November 29, 2005
11 out of 12 found this review helpful

This handbook is essential reading for any new jewellers and provides the basics needed for product knowledge. Well laid out information, multiple illustrations. A definitely GOOD starting point.

5 out of 5 stars

Well it's a damn good book if you like like you'r gems. May 28, 2001
44 out of 89 found this review helpful

It tell's you what and where they come from around the world. It's a really good book if someone really like's there Gem stones. It show's you all the different shape's and sizes of the stone's. I'm a really big fan of Gem's, I have got Citrine, All kinds of Garnet stones, Diamonds,Tanzanite etc etc.... The list just goes on.

So take a look at it.

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