Diamonds: The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide
A leading authority in gems and gem care, Matlins has issued two  additional titles in her "buying guide" series. Colored  Gemstones covers traditional background information and the  allure of precious and semiprecious stones, including emeralds,  rubies, sapphires, and others. The text and appendixes include  charts, graphs, and a guide for purchasing and valuing stones,  as well as advice on gem care and how to avoid scams. Color  inserts highlight stones by color and showcase special jewelry  design and styles. Diamonds focuses on the unique quality of  this special gem. The text offers advice on appreciating  diamonds, their qualities and characteristics, and setting and  purchasing details. Color inserts highlight shapes and settings  that accent the beauty of this gem of all gems. While these are  formula books in the mold of Matlins's previous titles (Jewelry  and Gems, The Pearl Book), they include extensive appendixes  that cover the information needed for investing and purchasing  gems of all types. Highly recommended for public  libraries. Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ.  Libs., Johnson CityCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.