{"product_id":"colored-gemstones-3e-antoinette-matlins-9780943763729","title":"Colored Gemstones 3\/E: The Antoinette Matlin's Buying Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewly updated and expanded, \u003cbr\u003eCOLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the\u003cbr\u003einformation you need to buy, collect, sell--\u003cbr\u003eor simply enjoy--sapphires, emeralds, rubies and\u003cbr\u003eother colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether \u003cem\u003enew\u003c\/em\u003e gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems--such as Internet auctions and TV shopping--there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and \u003cem\u003ecostly\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBuyers need a source of expert guidance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know \u003cem\u003ewhat to look for, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ewhat to look out for\u003c\/em\u003e, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat qualifies as a \"gemstone\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e- How to evaluate color--and its impact on price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeciding between a \u003cem\u003enatural\u003c\/em\u003e gem and an \u003cem\u003eenhanced\u003c\/em\u003e gem ... and new glass-gemstone \u003cem\u003ecompositions\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored gemstone synthesis and treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to ask when buying the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to get \u003cem\u003ein writing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get what you want within your budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant information about buying on the Internet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e... and much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by an \"insider,\"\u003c\/em\u003e this easy-to-read guide is the \"unofficial colored gemstone bible\" \u003cem\u003efor anyone who wants to get the most for their money\u003c\/em\u003e and enjoy what they have purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antoinette Matlins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 094376372X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780943763729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gemstone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.96h x 6.40w x 0.75d","brand":"Antoinette Matlins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947488936191,"sku":"9780943763729","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8cb428b2-77a5-41a1-85c5-89c49d37bcb3.jpg?v=1681519034","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/colored-gemstones-3e-antoinette-matlins-9780943763729","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}