The Gem Merchant : How to Be the One, How to Deal with One ( How To Buy and Sell Gems ) [Paperback]

David Stanley Epstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2003

This informative and often entertaining book answers the questions for those who have wondered "How is that price determined? What is the best way to sell gems Wholesale/Retail ?" It covers: How to grade, evaluate and negocitate in the rough and tumble gem market and offers a wealth of other useful information

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Whether you are a jeweler, experienced gem merchant or a beginner, this book shows you how to be successful -- Bryan Pavlik F.G.G. Ambassador to Austria from the International Colored Stone Association

For those interested in learning more about what it takes to deal in gems." -- National Jeweler Magazine

This book should be carefully read and digested, by those involved in buying and selling gemstones, -- Austrailian Gemmologist

About the Author

David Stanley Epstein is a native New Yorker who has traveled around th world trading gems. He has lived in the heart of the most intensive mining region of Brazil since 1983.

Among his credits: gem consultant to the People's Republic of China and foreign editor of Colored Stone Magazine. He is also a renowned gem scultor and cutter. Mr. Epstein has been published in the Lapidary Journal,Joyas y Joyeros(Madrid) and other gem and jewlry publications.

He has been written about in Jeweler's Circular Keystone,Modern Jeweler, and other North American, Asian, European and South American publications

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Gem Market Publications (November 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972900500
• ISBN-13: 978-0972900508
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #953,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Insights, January 24, 2004

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Robert Staley (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gem Merchant : How to Be the One, How to Deal with One ( How To Buy and Sell Gems ) (Paperback)

When I opened my store I was inundated with colored stone offerings and needed to evaluate and negotiate for stones with tough dealers. I was a graduate gemologist and knew how to identify and grade gems, but knowing the value and how to negotiate for the best price was something they didn't teach in school. "The Gem Merchant" showed me this, gave me good idea's on how to sell loose stones to retail customers and much more.

I highly recommend this enjoyable, simply written and highly useful book.

Robert Staley III GG.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful guide, January 11, 2004

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Silvia Weber (Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gem Merchant : How to Be the One, How to Deal with One ( How To Buy and Sell Gems ) (Paperback)

After my schooling I realized that I wasn't taught how much gemstones were worth. Here in Switzerland I found books on the history of gems, gem testing. gem cutting, the esoteric and healing powers of gems, but none on how to buy or market them. This common sense, delightfully written book saved the day. Silvia Weber GG.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visit exotic places, buy beautiful gems, all tax deductable., December 7, 2003

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Richard W. Wise "Author: Secrets Of The Gem ... (Lenox, Ma. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gem Merchant : How to Be the One, How to Deal with One ( How To Buy and Sell Gems ) (Paperback)

The Gem Merchant provides unique insights into this last true vestige of laisez faire capitalism. You don't need a degree or a professional certification, all you need is a passport, a sense of adventure and, of course, a whole lot of cash and you too can be an international gem dealer. Sound romantic? If you really want to try it you better read this book. David Stanley Epsetein is uniquely qualified to be your guide. Himself, a gem merchant, he has lived in Brazil for the past fifteen years and makes a living out of helping poor hapless buyers negotiate the arcane world of gems. And, he has seen it all! Bon voyage!