Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying

Whether you buy jewellery set with gemstones or loose stones, you will be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With so much choice - from amethyst to zircon - what should you choose? How much is it worth, and how do you know if it is genuine?

This clearly presented book helps to answer these questions. It features diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, as well as over 100 gemstones, with full descriptions, technical details and advice on how to check for fakes, all illustrated with colour photographs for easy identification. Definitions of technical terms, a glossary and tables complete the volume.