A guide giving clear, step-by-step pointers on how to buy the best pearls for your money. Learn to tell a fake from a real one, compare prices, choose good quality ones, save money on your purchases and turn a pearl necklace into a versatile piece of jewellery.
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So many subtle considerations of quality go into the selection and purchase of pearls-luster, size, shape, origin, flaws, nacre thickness, and color-and this book is an indispensable guide to judging these characteristics, distinguishing genuine from imitation, and making wise choices. Gemologist Newman (The Gold Jewelry Buying Guide, Internat. Jewelry Pubns., 1993) has made minor revisions in this second edition, but approximately 25 fine color photographs have been added. Even jewelers will benefit from the detailed yet easy-to-understand text, which is enhanced by Newman's own black-and-white photos. Quizzes at the end of each chapter reinforce what is covered. Hints are given for selecting clasps and the wearing and care of pearl jewelry. Highly recommended, especially for public libraries.
Therese Duzinkiewicz Baker, Western Kentucky Univ. Libs., Bowling Green
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Therese Duzinkiewicz Baker, Western Kentucky Univ. Libs., Bowling Green
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"A gem-dandy guide to picking the right-price pearls. Those who aren't sure about how to go about pearl shopping may consider investing in the Pearl Buying Guide. . . With loads of photos to illustrate her points, Newman tells readers how to check a pearl's luster, nacre (the outer coating), color and flaws. The good news is she believes you can find good quality pearls in a variety of prices." -- Boston Herald
"If you're thinking of investing in pearls, invest $20 first in the Pearl Buying Guide by Renee Newman. You'll get a basic education on pearls, from types and shapes to judging luster, color and nacre thickness. Even if you already own pearls, this book has good tips on care and great ideas on different ways to wear pearls." -- San Jose Mercury News --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"If you're thinking of investing in pearls, invest $20 first in the Pearl Buying Guide by Renee Newman. You'll get a basic education on pearls, from types and shapes to judging luster, color and nacre thickness. Even if you already own pearls, this book has good tips on care and great ideas on different ways to wear pearls." -- San Jose Mercury News --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book for those shopping for pearls!,
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This review is from: Pearl Buying Guide (Paperback)
This book is a great source for information on pearls and a neccessity for those who are wishing to buy pearls. This will save you money as it teaches you how to determine value. It is a wonderful sequel to the 2nd edition. It discusses all types of pearls, pearl care, pearl quality, pearl value, and includes a quiz after most chapters. It discusses specific types of pearls like Misaki and Mikura as well as general types like black, mabe, akoya, cultured, and natural pearls. It goes into great depth about the new freshwater pearls like those from freshwaterpearls.com. This book should definetly be bought.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A "Must Have" book for your pearl choice and information!,
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This review is from: Pearl Buying Guide (Paperback)
Fantastic book with easy to read information & guide about all type of pearls. Also lovely photograps of fine pearl jewelry. A very fine book, definitively the best of its kind. Kudos to Mrs. Newman for writing with such knowledge, yet easy to grasp!
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