The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings - Tapa blanda

[Review of hardcover edition] For jewelers, but it is just as well suited for buyers and wearers of gemstone jewelry.--Lori D.Kranz"American Reference Books Annual" (01/01/2007)

[Review of hardcover edition] The lavish full-color photographs are well balanced with the text, making this book a feast for the eye.--Lori D. Kranz"Bloomsbury Review" (01/01/2007)

[Review of hardcover edition] A welcome book for anyone in the craft.--Annie Boulanger"The Record (New Westminster, BC)" (12/16/2006)

[Review of hardcover edition] A reasonably thorough, convenient resource for anyone wanting to buy and use gemstones in their jewelry....Extremely useful, and I strongly recommend it.-- (03/01/2007)

[Review of hardcover edition] An invaluable resource.... Libraries will find this holds wide appeal for a range of gem crafters.-- (07/01/2007)

[Review of hardcover edition] Intended to help the average person learn enough about the properties of gems and the design and marketing of gems and jewelry so they can buy stones or jewelry on the open market. The author accomplishes this purpose admirably using myriad color photo of gems, natural crystals, and fine jewelry... Even those of us who do not buy gems can learn much from this work.-- (07/01/2007)

[Review of hardcover edition] A valuable tool for understanding and using gemstones... an important investment for those devoted to fine gems.-- (12/07/2006)

[Review of hardcover edition] A blend of delightful eye candy with sapphires, emeralds, rubies, jade, quartz and pearls and practical lessons about to look for in a piece, the best cuts, and how to detect the synthetic stones from the fakes. A beautiful tabletop book for those who adore jewelry and an excellent education resource for consumers.-- (11/01/2006)