Gem Identification Made Easy, Fourth Edition: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

by Antoinette L. Matlins

This revised edition covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. It is easy to use, practical and non-technical indicating how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, as well as separating them from fakes and look-alikes. The book explains what instruments are needed and how to use them, where to obtain such instruments and what should be seen for each gemstone. Anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the market place. This volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities.

Genres: Gemstones, Jewellery, Reference, Nonfiction

354 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2008

About the author

Antoinette Leonard Matlins

Reviews

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book extremely helpful! It discusses the use of tools etc. with down-to-earth language and gets right to the point. A definite must-read for anyone studying gemology or just wanting to know the basics of gem identification.

[Susan Oram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has lots of great technical info

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are few "secret" or tidbits in the book. Mainly it deals with how to test and use your equipment. The basic set is the 10x loupe the Chelsea filter and a 60x microscope. Of course without specimens you go no where so they recommend gem and mineral shows. I doubt I would have bought it, even with my 5.00 kindle credit, knowing this.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

prefect book gemstone Gem Identification Made Easy, Third Edition: A Hands-On Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling by Antoinette L . Matlins and Antonio C. Bonanno (Jul 2003)

teaches how to used tools also for those who have not attended school to do so,

[Tara Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I never have to read Gem Ident books again, it'll be too soon.

[Kate]

Read first few chapters as writing reference, did not need to go in further. Useful for that purpose, obviously a little dated in terms of content now.

[Rami · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers a lot of interesting tools used in gem identification but not all are used by industry professionals and can be used by amateurs.