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Know What You Want,Know What You're Buying, Learn the Secrets to Get the Most for Your Money /Finally! Everything you need to buy beautiful pearls with confidence. Easy to Read Easy to Understand Practical Complete Instant Answers ... to All Your Questions For people who want a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of pearls-natural, cultured and imitation. Filled with ""insider"" tips and advice to help you get what you want.

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Author:   Antoinette Matlins
Publisher:   Gemstone Press
Imprint:   Gemstone Press
Edition:   4th Edition, Updated and Expanded
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.363kg
ISBN:  

9780943763545

ISBN 10:   0943763541
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   14 August 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface vi Acknowledgments viii Introduction ix Part One Pearls: First Among Gems 1 Chapter 1 Most Ancient of Gems, Most Precious of Gems 3 Chapter 2 Legendary Pearls, Legendary Tales 14 Part Two What Is a Pearl? 21 Chapter 3 Pearls in the Making 23 Chapter 4 Different Types of Pearls: 38 A Pearl for Every Mood Part Three The Difference Quality Makes 63 Chapter 5 Quality—Key to Lasting Beauty 66 Chapter 6 Artificial Enhancements Used 82 on Lackluster Pearls Part Four Selecting Pearls to Treasure 91 Chapter 7 How to Choose Fine Pearls 93 Chapter 8 Pearl Choices—A World of Variety 96 Chapter 9 Pearl Prices—Some Guidelines 109 Part Five Lustrous Advice from Illustrious Experts 121 Chapter 10 The Experts Speak 123 Chapter 11 Great Jewelers on Great Pearls 145 Chapter 12 Magnificent Auctions Highlight 159 Magnificent Pearls Part Six Wearing and Caring for Pearls 169 Chapter 13 Wearing Pearls with Style 171 Chapter 14 Caring for Pearls to Keep Them Lustrous 178 Part Seven Important Advice Before and After You Buy 181 Chapter 15 What to Ask When Buying Pearls 183 Chapter 16 Good Insurance Requires a Good Appraisal 188 Chapter 17 Getting a Laboratory Report 191 iv Pearl Book_text_3_08 5/14/08 9:38 AM Page iv Where to Go for Additional Information 199 Selected Readings 200 A Practical Pearl Glossary 202 Credits 206 Index 208 Price Guides American Cultured Freshwater Pearls 110 Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklaces 111–113 South Sea Cultured Pearls 114 Tahitian Black Cultured Pearls 115–117 Chinese Freshwater Pearl Necklaces 118 Mabé Pearls 119 Special Charts Nacre Thickness 73 Grading Nacre Thickness in Japanese Pearl Strands 75 Misnomers and What They Really Are 89 Popular Uniform Necklace Lengths 177 Popular Graduated Necklace Lengths 177 Color Photograph Section following page 118

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Antoinette L Matlins PG, is an internationally respected gem and jewellery expert, author, lecturer and popular media guest. Her books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewellery field alike. Antonio C Bonanno FGA ASA MGA, was one of America's most distinguished gemologists. For over 40 years, he was President of the National Gem Appraising Laboratory, and Director of the Columbia School of Gemology in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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