The trade of gemstones is a highly specialized and often secretive business. Using , written by an expert gemstone dealer and designer, will provide any consumer with the insider knowledge needed to make accurate judgments of gemstones, to recognize low- and high-quality stones, and to make a good buy rather than a bad one. Each full-color spread is packed with concise text, annotated drawings and beautiful photographs, including a showcase of virtuoso jewelry designs. Great for informed consumers, the book includes: Here is a sampling of the practical insider information in this book: No other book has this kind expert advice — up-to-date, clearly presented and fully illustrated — on evaluating and using gemstones.