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About the Book

Table of Contents:
Preface vi Acknowledgments viii Introduction ix Part One Pearls: First Among Gems 1 Chapter 1 Most Ancient of Gems, Most Precious of Gems 3 Chapter 2 Legendary Pearls, Legendary Tales 14 Part Two What Is a Pearl? 21 Chapter 3 Pearls in the Making 23 Chapter 4 Different Types of Pearls: 38 A Pearl for Every Mood Part Three The Difference Quality Makes 57 Chapter 5 Quality — Key to Lasting Beauty 59 Chapter 6 Artificial Enhancements Used 76 on Lackluster Pearls Part Four Selecting Pearls to Treasure 85 Chapter 7 How to Choose Fine Pearls 87 Chapter 8 Pearl Choices — A World of Variety 90 Chapter 9 Pearl Prices — Some Guidelines 100 Part Five Lustrous Advice from Illustrious Experts 111 Chapter 10 The Experts Speak 113 Chapter 11 Great Jewelers on Great Pearls 134 Chapter 12 Magnificent Auctions Highlight 148 Magnificent Pearls Part Six Wearing and Caring for Pearls 157 Chapter 13 Wearing Pearls with Style 159 Chapter 14 Caring for Pearls to Keep Them Lustrous 166 Part Seven Important Advice Before and After You Buy 169 Chapter 15 What to Ask When Buying Pearls 171 Chapter 16 Good Insurance Requires a Good Appraisal 176 Chapter 17 Getting a Laboratory Report 179 Where to Go for Additional Information 187 Selected Readings 188 A Practical Pearl Glossary 190 Credits 193 Index 195 Price Guides American Cultured Freshwater Pearls 101 Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklaces 102 South Sea Cultured Pearls 105 Tahitian Black Cultured Pearls 106 Chinese Freshwater Pearl Necklaces 109 Mabé Pearls 110 Special Charts Nacre Thickness 67 Grading Nacre Thickness in Japanese Pearl Strands 69 Misnomers and What They Really Are 83 Popular Uniform Necklace Lengths 165 Popular Graduated Necklace Lengths 165 Color Photograph Section following page 118

About the Author :
Antoinette L Matlins PG, is an internationally respected gem and jewellery expert, author, lecturer and popular media guest. Her books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewellery field alike. Antonio C Bonanno FGA ASA MGA, was one of America's most distinguished gemologists. For over 40 years, he was President of the National Gem Appraising Laboratory, and Director of the Columbia School of Gemology in Silver Spring, Maryland.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780943763354
  • Publisher: Gemstone Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Gemstone Press
  • Edition: Enhanced edition
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Definitive Buying Guide
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0943763355
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2002
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 216
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 363 gr


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