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Excellent book... superb photographs... delightfully written... careful research... compact format. Ward has a knack for pulling together the essence of a subject. We should applaud the appearance of a book as good as Fred Ward's... ought to be required reading. -- John White, Smithsonian Curator<br /><br />Your books are so good and so fascinating that I feel you should continue your publications on gemstones... well-written and informative... fascinating reading for professionals as well as laymen... magnificent illustrations. --Dr. E. Gubelin, C.G., F.G.A.


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Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This lavishly illustrated book in the all-color series includes History and Lore, Natural Pearls, Cultured Saltwater Pearls, Cultured Freshwater Pearls, Mother-of-Pearl and Shell Products, Imitation Pearls, and Buying and Caring for Pearls. This book provides the ideal introduction to one of the world's oldest and most famous gems. Follow author Fred Ward around the world in search for the most important examples of these beautiful and historic gems.

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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Gem Book Publishers; 3 edition (July 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 188765108X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1887651080
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,412 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Photography, November 29, 1997
I don't know what impressed me more, the spectacular photography or the effortless and fascinating way Fred Ward helped me understand pearls. He takes the mystery out of buying pearls. I will not buy pearls again without reviewing this book.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, Concise Guide to Pearls, September 9, 2002
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This book with 62 pages explains everything you need to know about Pearls. In addition to the knowledge of pearl for a consumer, this book also goes into great details in the trade of pearls. It covers the geographic sources of pearls, the competitive producers, and logical prediction of future market.
I enjoyed it a great deal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pearls, February 16, 2007
It's a small book yet it covers an amazing amount of information on the history of pearls, the environment under which they are cultivated, the buying and caring of the different qualities, and other fascinating topics. If someone is "into" pearls, then this is the book to have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
This book is like eye candy, at least for the lay person. I devour all of Fred Wards books. Wonderful combos of photos, history, quality info, etc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars nice book
great pictures and interesting information. I enjoyed this book. It packs a lot of interesting information in a small, easy to read, book.
Published on September 27, 2002 by D-Squared

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