Over 400,000 Copies in Print
Know What You Want, Know What You're Buying,
Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money
Easy to Read Easy to Understand
Practical Complete
Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions
Completely Updated & Expanded 7th Edition!
Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with
excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or
misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of
jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly.
To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally
respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge
to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled
with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have
all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with confidence.
Recommended by consumer and jewelry trade reviewers around the world, it
is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into
Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000
copies are now in print and this revised, updated, expanded edition
covers even more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new
diamond cuts, recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and
trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and magical
tidbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider.
In simple, straightforward terms you'll learn about the four Cs and how
to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay;
what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum,
jewelry design, and some of the country's leading designers. You'll
learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to
select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer.
The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to
know--whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With Jewelry & Gems:
The Buying Guide, you'll find the experience can be a joy, and the gems
and jewelry you select a source of lasting pleasure!
