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How to identify, evaluate, and care for unusual gems 2012 several of our gems are featured in a new gem buying guide by noted author renee newman, gg. Our contributions to renee newmans book exotic gems volume 1 14k gem dinosaur bone wedding set. The book is heavily weighted with gemstone evaluation as in newmans other guides. Renee newman has 33 books on goodreads with 354 ratings. Jade is shown shown not only loose but also in jewelry, in the rough and as beads. Exotic gems, volume 3 is available at most major book retailers. Books by renee newman author of gemstone buying guide. A travelers guide to buying diamonds, colored gems, pearls, gold and platinum jewelry helps you learn what to look for when buying gems and what questions to ask jewelers. We were very fortunate to have 15 of our jewelry and gem photos included in this book. This fullcolor guide to colored gems provides information on quality evaluation, price comparison, gem identification. Our contributions to renee newmans book exotic gems volume 1. Exotic gems vol 2 cover with marks 14k gembone ring. Newman presents gemological information in an easy to understand manner that is suitable for consumers and hobbyists and this book is no exception. Rare gemstones is a companion book to newmans gemstone buying guide and an.
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Youll discover how gems are enhanced to make them appear better than they originally are and how marketing terms may be used to mislead you. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of. How to identify and buy alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl catseye, kyanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite and. According to zultanite gems llc, their stones are cut with excellent proportions and finish with a yield of only about 23% of the rough. My goal is to provide consumers and jewelry professionals with. Exotic gems volume 3 by renee newman paperback bk14.
Her first book, the diamond ring buying guide, was published in 1989. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Exotic gems, volume 3 is the third in a series of books that explains with closeup photos the price factors and identifying traits of unusual gems. Marks gembone and coprolite jewelry and specimens have been included in the recently released book by renee newman exotic gemstones vol 2. Youll also get tips on gem care and on detecting imitations and gem treatments. How to identify and buy tanzanite, ammolite, rhodochrosite, zultanite, sunstone, moonstone and other feldspars vol. Used throughout the world as consumer guides, training tools, course texts and references home faqs author interview bone density tests sample reports exercise tips be savvy osteo book info my books contact. Third in a series of books that explains with color photos the price factors and identifying traits of unusual gems. How to identify and buy alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl catseye, kyanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite and other garnets by renee newman, g. Thankyou to renee newman from all of us at different seasons jewelry. How to identify and buy alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl catseye, kyanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite and other garnets.
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Renee newman, author of the highly respected gem and jewellery guides including diamond ring buying. Renee newman gg is a respected gemologist and author of ten gem and. Besides providing details about my background and my books, this site offers information on gems, jewelry, appraisers and other books. Tucson gem show live renee newman debuts new book at. She has written another outstanding book about gemstones that we can learn from, teach from, and recommend to our clients. Jewelry and lapidary arts by different seasons blogging. This is the second in a series of books that explores the history, lore, properties, qualities and geographic sources of lesserknown gems. Her books are used worldwide as buying guides, salestraining tools. How to identify and buy alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl catseye, kyanite, common opal, fire opal, dinosaur gembone, tsavorite, rhodolite and other garnets 154 by renee newman renee newman. Insinuating himself into the top left quadrant is baby draco, whom we met five years ago through its creator, jade carver and sculptor georg schmerholz. Exotic gems, volume 2 is a fullcolor guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite.
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