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1.Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks)
from DK ADULT
Price: $11.48

Customer Review:
It had great descriptions and wonderful pictures but I think this book would benefit a jeweler more than the average consumer. A novice would easily get confused because the author uses more scientific words than the everyday name of the stone. For example: you want to search the book for... more info

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2.Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised and Expanded Fourth EditionGemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Fourth Edition
from Sterling
Price: $15.65

Customer Review:
The new edition of this classic work adds material covering gem treatments and things like diamond testing devices. It has several pages of "new to the market" gemstones, and updates and extends a few areas and has some minor rearrangements of the material. It's noticeably thicker than the 3rd... more info

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3.Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral WorldGems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World
from University Of Chicago Press
Price: $24.00

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4.Healing Crystals and Gemstones: From Amethyst to ZirconHealing Crystals and Gemstones: From Amethyst to Zircon
from Konecky & Konecky
Price: $7.11

Customer Review:
I'd review this book but the Seller did not ship it to me and kept my money instead.
Amazon has given me a credit toward my next purchase. Thanks, Amazon!

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5.Making Jewelry with Gemstone BeadsMaking Jewelry with Gemstone Beads
from David & Charles
Price: $12.75

Customer Review:
Lots of nice pictures, but the designs are all fairly basic.
The book is set up to show projects made of various mostly semi-precious beads, in alphabetical order, from agate to turquoise.
Though it does make for a less expensive project, I was disappointed that most of the metal findings... more info

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6.Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone JewelrySimply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry
from Potter Craft
Price: $12.90

Customer Review:
No question about it this book is simply gorgeous. I agree that some of the projects may be cost prohibitive, but if this book inspires you it's really done its job. I can't wait to put my own twist on some of these designs.

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7.The Jeweler s Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and SettingsThe Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones From Cut and Color to Shape and Settings
from Firefly Books
Price: $18.78

Customer Review:
This is a GREAT resource for people who design jewelry and want to know stone origins and properties. I design and sell jewelry and many of my clients ask questions about the stones.....this helps give me the history people are asking about, as well as idiocyncracies of each type. VERY interesting... more info

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8.Masters: Gemstones: Major Works by Leading JewelersMasters: Gemstones: Major Works by Leading Jewelers
from Lark Books
Price: $13.48

Customer Review:
Brilliant photographs of marvellous works with glorious gemstones, a far remove from the mundane we see all too often. The skill of master gemstone cutters is outstanding. It's already a much thumbed addition to my library of jewelry works.

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9.Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised and Expanded Third EditionGemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Third Edition
from Sterling
Price: $20.94

Customer Review:
My travels around Asia sparked my interest in buying gems, jade and pearls. After a few false starts, I knew I needed a resource I could carry with me and consult on the spot. Not only do I feel more confident in my purchases, I know see items that are of value that I passed by because I didn't... more info

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10.Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, BuyingGemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying
from Antique Collectors' Club, Ltd.
Price: $15.58

Customer Review:
The book was factually incorrect in several places and outdated in several others. The photos were alright but not worth the price. Skip it.

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