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Antoinette Matlins
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Antoinette L. Matlins, P.G., is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author, and lecturer. Her books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field alike. Ms. Matlins' books include Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide (over 175,000 copies now in print--the only book of its kind ever offered by Consumer Reports), The Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide, Gem Identification Made Easy, and Engagement & Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love.
Editor of National Jeweler magazine for almost a decade, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems, jewelry, and gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the "Gemstones" chapter in the Encyclopedia of Investments, 2nd Edition (Warren, Gorham & Lamont). Trained by her father and co-author; Antonio Bonanno, she has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate. Ms. Matlins has spearheaded the Accredited Gemologists Association's nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams.
A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud. In addition to her educational role, Ms. Matlins is active in the gem trade. She advises individuals and companies around the world on buying gems and jewelry and conducts gem acquisition searches for fine, rare, or unusual pieces for her clients.
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| Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling |
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Antoinette Matlins
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New, revised, expanded edition of the first and only book of its kind. Covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments, and instruments. Easy to use. Practical. Non-technical. Shows how to identify diamonds, colored gemstones, and pearls, and separate them from fakes and look-alikes. Explains what instruments are needed, how to use them, where to get them, and what should be seen for each gemstone. No science background necessary. Faster than you can imagine, anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the marketplace. This practical volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognizing profitable opportunities. Essential reading for collectors, investors, jewelry lovers, hobbyists, jewelers, antique dealers, and gemology students. With this highly accessible guide, anyone can begin to master gem identification. Selected Contents: Setting up a basic lab. Description of Each Instrument: What It Will Show & How to Use It. Dark Field Loupe - Synthetic Emerald Filters - Immersion Cell - Synthetic Diamond Detector - Loupe - Chelsea Filter - Electronic Diamond Tester - Refractometer - Ultraviolet Lamp - Microscope - Spectroscope - Polariscope - Dichroscope - What to Look For, Gem by GemAntique & Estate Jewelry - The True Test for the Gem Detective. Dyeing - Composite Stones - Foil Backing - Substitutions Appendices: Charts and Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, and more. Contents: Setting Up a Basic Lab; Proper Lighting; How to Use Each Instrument & What It Will Show; Major Errors and How to Correct Them, and more. Appendixes: Charts & Tables of Gemstone Properties, Schools, Laboratories, Associations and Publications, Readings. Glossary. Index.
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Engagement & Wedding Rings takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Inside Engagement & Wedding Rings, you'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy . . . to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding--or creating that "perfect" ring.
Engagement & Wedding Rings is filled with useful information to help you make the right choice, including:
- Romantic traditions behind engagement and wedding rings.
- How to select the right design and style for you.
- Tricks to get what you want on a budget.
- Steps to compare prices properly.
- How to select the perfect bridal pearls.
- The latest cuts, ring styles and designs.
- Secrets to differences in diamonds and colored gemstones that may appear to be the same quality.
- How to select your jeweler, appraiser and insurer.
- What to do to protect yourself against fraud and misrepresentation--what to ask and what to get in writing.
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