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Colored Gemstones, 3rd Edition—
The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide

How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge

By Antoinette Matlins, P.G.

“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.

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Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, 7th Edition

How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold & Jewelry 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.
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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.

Visit her website: AntoinetteMatlins.com

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GemStone Press is an international source for books, gem identification equipment and other items designed to help consumers and people in the gem trade learn more about jewelry, gems and gemology.

GemStone Press books are easy to read, easy to use.
They are designed for the person who does not have a scientific or technical background.

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