Review
"I have received a copy of your book "Jeweler's Resource" and I am very impressed with the quality of information as well as the quality of the book itself." --
Steve Smith, S.V. Smith Research Co. Hartsville, S.C."My Friend David at the Point Reyes Jeweler just called to find out if I knew the U. S. equivalent of Japanese ring sizes. Luckily I have a copy of "Jeweler's Resource." This wonderful book contains hundreds of facts and formulae for jewelers and gemologists, including the information I needed to answer David's question." "Browsing its pages is an excursion down the road towards a more complete understanding of jewelry and gemology." --
"Jewelers' Circular-Keystone," March 1996, Alan Revere, Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco
From the Back Cover
This book is written as a unique and practical tool for the bench jeweler and jewelry student. It also serves as the most complete counter reference available to the retail jeweler. The easy to follow text and illustrations will allow the explanation of many aspects of gems and jewelry to the consumer. It includes:
an extensive listing of gems and gem properties,
complete lists of birthstones and birthstone alternatives,
diagrams of more than forty gem cutting styles,
the metaphysical properties of gems,
legal standards for diamond, gold and silver marketing,
the composition and standards of all common jewelry metals,
numerous formulas and chemical preparations,
unique ring size gauges,
a complete listing of international ring sizes,
mathematical formulas for jewelers,
comprehensive measurement conversion and comparison tables,
an illustrated glossary of over 500 jewelry and gemology terms. This book will become a standard reference for the jeweler and a valuable marketing tool for the retailer.
