Gem Identification Made Easy
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We ship worldwide from Belgium within 1–2 business days using trusted carriers including FedEx, TNT Express and DPD.
You can expect your parcel within 2 to 8 business days from when it leaves our warehouse.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your destination and parcel weight. Tracking is provided where available.
International orders may be subject to local customs duties or taxes.
Description
Description
*Gem Identification Made Easy is the first and only book that explains in non-technical terms how to identify diamonds and colored gems, and how to separate natural gems from imitations, treated stones, synthetics, and look-alikes. The book's approach is direct and practical, and its style easy to understand. In fact, with this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification. Includes over 150 photographs and illustrations over 80 in full color!
Using a simple, step-by-step system, the authors explain how to properly use essential but uncomplicated instruments to identify stones, what to look for gemstone by gemstone, and how to set up a basic lab at modest cost. Three of the instruments are inexpensive, portable, pocket instruments that, when used together, can identify almost 85% of all precious and popular stones.
The key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities is knowing both what to look for and what to look out for.
Gem Identification Made Easy will help you:
Open your eyes to the types of treatments, imitations, synthetics, look-alikes, and fakes in the gem market today.
Learn how to tell the difference between them. Quickly spot:
Synthetics, including synthetic emeralds and diamonds
Filled diamonds
Diffused "blue" sapphires and "red" rubies
HPHT-treated diamonds
... and much more!
Determine how to spot the newest "composite" imitations.
Learn how to identify recently discovered gems such as “Mandarin” garnet, red “emerald,” and North Carolina's chromium-rich emeralds.
Discover new treatments such as surface coatings to create “fancy color” diamonds and improve or change the color of many gemstones.
Know when to seek help from a professional gemologist or lab.
Become more professional in your business or hobby.*
Gem Identification Made Easy
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How long will it take to receive my order?
How long will it take to receive my order?
We ship worldwide from Belgium within 1–2 business days using trusted carriers including FedEx, TNT Express and DPD.
You can expect your parcel within 2 to 8 business days from when it leaves our warehouse.
Tracking information is provided where available, allowing you to follow your shipment once it has been dispatched.
How much does shipping cost?
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your destination and parcel weight.
Please note that international orders may be subject to local import duties, VAT, taxes or customs charges imposed by the destination country. These charges, where applicable, are the responsibility of the customer.
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Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
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Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).
