Antoinette Matlins, internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer, gives buyers important new information about controversial ruby composites being sold on the market.
“To answer critical buying questions, it takes an author who has been immersed in the jewelry business, has seen the full range of material, and is able to share those experiences in a thorough yet easy-to-read manner. Antoinette Matlins has managed to do just that.”
—Gems & Gemology
Newly updated and expanded,
COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the
information you need to buy, collect, sell—or simply enjoy—sapphires, emeralds, rubies and
other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge.
By Antoinette Matlins, P.G.
& Antonio C. Bonanno, F.G.A., A.S.A., M.G.A.
This completely updated and expanded edition of the classic guide includes new sections on design and style, the latest shapes and innovative cuts, pearls, gold and platinum as well as full coverage of recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and trickery to look out for, including the latest on Internet fraud. Easy to read and understand. Covers every aspect of purchasing and enjoying jewelry and gems. Click here for more information ...
Antoinette Matlins, P.G., is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author, and lecturer whose expertise is sought worldwide by clients who retain her to seek fine, rare, or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.
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