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Books - Technical
Have you searched the net and wanted more information about diamonds and precious gemstones? The following are books for the novice, the collector, the investor and the gemologist. I consider these books prime source research materials.
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Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying OrdeR Online |
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Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones Order Online |
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Colored Gemstones--The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : Despite problems, an excellent reference about colored gemstones. See review. Order Online |
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Mogok: Valley of Rubies & Sapphires The best new book on Mogok. See Review. Order Online |
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The Stone of Heaven: Unearthing the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade Discover the world's obsession and fascination with jade. See Review. Order Online |
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Gems: A Lively Guide for the Casual Collector Despite errors, a fun to read book for beginning collectors. See Review. Order Online |
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Queen of Diamonds: The Fabled Legacy of Evalyn Walsh McLean Highly recommended for gem lovers, historians, or those who devour biographies. See Review. Order Online |
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Gemstones Excellent introductory book into the world of colored gemstones and diamonds. See Review. Order Online |
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Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for These Gemstones Brand new colored gemstone book. Great photos. See Review. Order Online |
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Collecting and Classifying Coloured Diamonds Mandatory for colored diamond collectors. See Review. Order Online |
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Fire Into Ice: Charles Fipke and the Great Diamond Hunt A phenomenal new book about the discovery of diamonds in Canada. See review. Order Online |
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The Gem Buyer's Guide: Investment for Love and Profit New gem investment book. See review. Order Online |
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Diamonds: A Century of Spectacular Jewels The history of diamonds. Order Online |
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Dow Jones-Irwin Guide to Fine Gems and Jewelry The bible of gem investors and collectors. Order Online |
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Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification A must for jewelers, gemologists, and gem dealers. Order Online |
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Gem and Crystal Treasures Embark on 100 "field trips" to the world's greatest mines. Meet shopkeepers, sheriffs, miners, prostitutes. and bad men. Over 320 color and 667 black and white photographs. Special Order |
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Gemstones of the World Fantastic resource book. See review. Order Online |
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The National Gem Collection Must buy. See Review. Order Online |
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Photoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones Over 1400 microphotographs of gemstone inclusions! Order Online |
Books - Fun
What does a gem dealer read on summer vacation? My favorite author is Gerald A. Browne. He writes mystery/suspense novels that revolve around diamonds and gemstones with the insider knowledge of a gem dealer. I heartily recommend Gerald Browne's books for anyone with an interest in gems and international intrigue. Recently, Elizabeth Lowell has added several books to the gemstone novel list.
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Gemsicuted
by Julian Robov List Price: $22.99 Price: $22.99 Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours Paperback: 328 pages Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; (April 2002) A great novel about an unheated 37 carat Mogok Burma ruby. See review. Order
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Midnight in Ruby Bayou by Elizabeth Lowell List: $24.00 Our Price: $24.00 Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours. Hardcover - 386 pages Publication Date: June 20, 2000, Avon Books
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18MM Blues by Gerald A. Browne List: $5.99 Our Price: $4.79 You Save: $1.20 (20%)
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Green Ice by Gerald A. Browne Availability: This title is out of print, but if you place an order we may be able to find you a used copy within 1-3 months.
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Hot Siberian by Gerald A. Browne Availability: This title is out of print, but if you place an order we may be able to find you a used copy within 1-3 months.
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19 Purchase Street by Gerald A. Browne Availability: This title is out of print, but if you place an order we may be able to find you a used copy within 1-3 months.
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Stone 588 Read the adventure of chasing after stone #588. |