Gem Care (Fred Ward Gem Book Series) (Fred Ward Gem Series) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Review

A compilation of straightforward information on how to take care of gems and jewelry, it covers most of the stones in general trade use... every page is well laid out, concise, accurate, and easy to read. Best of all, it has lovely rich color photographs. -- JCK Magazine

This 32-page book offers everything customers need to know to care properly for their gems and jewelry... colorfully illustrates and discusses almost 100 gems and pearls. -- National Jeweler Magazine

Product Description

Part of the Fred Ward Gem Book Series. This well illustrated book in the all-color series includes detailed information on caring for more than 70 of the most common gemstones. Included in an alphabetized and indexed listing are such favorites as amber, aquamarine, coral, diamond, emerald, garnet, ivory, jade, lapis, opal, pearls, ruby, sapphire, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, turquoise as well as gold, silver, and platinum. A Mohs hardness scale for gems is included. Each gem is discussed with specifics on hardness, toughness, ultrasonic cleaners, and sensitivity to heat, steamers, and most chemicals. This publication is invaluable for assuring your precious gems last for generations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gem Book Publishers; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963372351
• ISBN-13: 978-0963372352
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,266,069 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gem Care excellent overview, November 22, 2002

By	Lisa Carp (Potomac, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gem Care (Fred Ward Gem Book) (Paperback)

As a teacher of Gemology, I recommend this well written and researched book on gem care to all my students.The photographs, as usual in Mr. Wards books, are spectacular. Gem Care should be in everyone's collection and read for care and treatment of the jewelry and gem specimens in the reader's possession. This book is a must have.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Jewelry Owners, November 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Gem Care (Fred Ward Gem Book) (Paperback)

As a professional gemologist, this book plays an extremely important role in helping to educate my clients in the proper care of their gems and jewelry. It is beautifully illustrated, thorough in its research and mastery of the subject, and well written.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth [the price], June 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Gem Care (Fred Ward Gem Book) (Paperback)

I was VERY disappointed with this gem-care book. It has nice pictures, but contains very little information about gem-care that isn't obvious already. The book does not address any of the more unusual gems and stones either. Do not buy this book! It's a waste of [money].