{"product_id":"9780997014556","title":"Gem Identification Made Easy (6th Edition)","description":"Author: Antoinette Matlins PG, FGA\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780997014556\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greystone Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 07 Nov 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 400 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGem Identification Made Easy is \u003cb\u003ethe first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes\u003c\/b\u003e. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. In fact, with this highly accessible guide, \u003cb\u003eanyone\u003c\/b\u003e can begin to master gem identification. Includes over 150 photographs and illustrationsover 80 in full color!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to properly use essential but uncomplicated instruments to identify stones, what to look for gemstone by gemstone, and how to set up a basic lab at modest cost. Three of the instruments are inexpensive, portable, pocket instruments that, when used together, can identify almost 85% of all precious and popular stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities is knowing both what to look for and what to look out for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGem Identification Made Easy\u003c\/b\u003e will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen your eyes to the types of treatments, imitations, synthetics, look-alikes, and fakes in the gem market today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to tell the difference between them. Quickly spot:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetics, including synthetic emeralds and diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilled diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiffused \"blue\" sapphires and \"red\" rubies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHPHT-treated diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e... and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine how to spot the newest \"composite\" imitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to identify recently discovered gems such as \"Mandarin\" garnet, red \"emerald,\" and North Carolina's chromium-rich emeralds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover new treatments such as surface coatings to create \"fancy color\" diamonds and improve or change the color of many gemstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow when to seek help from a professional gemologist or lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome more professional in your business or hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919323087006,"sku":"ING-9780997014556","price":67.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780997014556.jpg?v=1782810054","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780997014556","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}