{"product_id":"jewelry-gems-the-buying-guide-8th-edition-how-to-buy-diamonds-pearls-colored-gemstones-gold-jewelry-with-confidence-and-knowledge-9780997014549","title":"Jewelry \u0026 Gems--The Buying Guide, 8th Edition: How to Buy Diamonds, Pearls, Colored Gemstones, Gold \u0026 Jewelry with Confidence and Knowledge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 400,000 Copies in Print\u003cbr\u003eKnow What You Want, Know What You're Buying, \u003cbr\u003eLearn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money\u003cbr\u003eEasy to Read Easy to Understand\u003cbr\u003ePractical Complete \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstant Answers ... to All Your Questions\u003cbr\u003eCompletely Updated \u0026amp; Expanded 7th Edition  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended by consumer and jewelry trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000 copies are now in print and this revised, updated, expanded edition covers even more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new diamond cuts, recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and magical tidbits, and \u003ci\u003epractical tips that could only come from an insider.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn simple, straightforward terms you'll learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, \u003ci\u003eat the price you want to pay;\u003c\/i\u003e what to \u003ci\u003elook for, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003elook out for;\u003c\/i\u003e all about gold and platinum, jewelry design, and some of the country's leading designers. You'll learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know--whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With \u003ci\u003eJewelry \u0026amp; Gems: The Buying Guide, \u003c\/i\u003e you'll find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewelry you select a source of \u003ci\u003elasting\u003c\/i\u003e pleasure  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-5407303\"\u003eAntoinette Matlins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10347396\"\u003eAntonio C. Bonanno\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gemstone Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780997014549\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0997014547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA003000\"\u003eCarving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ANT\"\u003eAntiques \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ANT021000\"\u003eJewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA014000\"\u003eJewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoinette Matlins, PG, FGA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins' books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. Her books include\u003cem\u003e Jewelry \u0026amp; Gems: The Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e (over 400,000 copies now in print-the only book of its kind ever offered by \u003cem\u003eConsumer Reports\u003c\/em\u003e); \u003cem\u003eColored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eGem Identification Made Easy\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eEngagement \u0026amp; Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eJewelry \u0026amp; Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying \u0026amp; Selling at the Auction House \u0026amp; on Internet Auction Sites \u003c\/em\u003e(all GemStone Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer gemology editor of \u003cem\u003eNational Jeweler \u003c\/em\u003emagazine, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems and jewelry and on gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the \"Gemstones\" chapter in the \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia of Investments\u003c\/em\u003e, second edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate, and continues to spearhead the Accredited Gemologists Association's nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams and other types of consumer misrepresentation. A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her educational work, Ms. Matlins is retained by clients worldwide to seek fine, rare or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemstone Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840351436939,"sku":"9780997014549","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_23cb981c-6ad1-4750-aa05-0a47e5dd9edb.jpg?v=1755790619","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/jewelry-gems-the-buying-guide-8th-edition-how-to-buy-diamonds-pearls-colored-gemstones-gold-jewelry-with-confidence-and-knowledge-9780997014549","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}