Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
Editorial Reviews
Dr. Carl A. Francis, Curator, Harvard Mineralogical Museum
"Richard Wise's new book is a real contribution to the gemology literature...an excellent primer for the aspiring connnoisseur."
Morgan Beard, Editor-in-chief, Colored Stone Magazine
"This book takes a much needed sledgehammer to the industry's conventional wisdom about what makes a gemstone precious
Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones,Richard W. Wise,Brunswick House Press,0972822399,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Collectors and collecting,Gems,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Jewelry
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