Table of Contents

Colored Gem Price Factors in a Nutshell; Shape & Cutting Style; Carat Weight; Gemstone Color; Judging Clarity & Transparency; Judging Cut Quality; Evaluating Star & Cats-Eye Stones; Treatments; Synthetic Stones; Deceptive Practices; Gemstone Descriptions; Caring for Your Gems; Birthstones & Anniversary Stones; Gemstones in Order of Descending Mohs Hardness; Gemstones in Order of Descending Refractive Index; Gemstones in Order of Descending Specific Gravity; Index.

About the Author

Renee Newman is a respected gemologist and author of eight guides on gems and jewellery. Her books are used throughout the world as buying guides, sales-training tools, class texts and references for jewellery professionals.