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The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide - How To Spot Value & Ripoffs

by Renée Newman
The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide - How To Spot Value & Ripoffs - Thryft
The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide - How To Spot Value & Ripoffs - Thryft

Expert guide to buying precious gemstones.

The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide is an excellent book for anyone interested in buying high-quality gemstones at the best price. It's perfect for those who are not experts in the field but want to avoid being tricked by scams. With lots of photos, the book provides step-by-step guidance on how to identify the best-quality ruby and sapphire using detailed guidelines and pictures, making it an essential tool for any serious gemstone buyer.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide - How To Spot Value & Ripoffs

by Renée Newman
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ISBN: 9780929975214
Authors: Renée Newman
Publisher: Intl Jewelry Pubns
Date of Publication: 1994-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Business
Related Topics: Crafts, Design, Photography, Finance, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

You don't have to be a jeweler or gemologist to tell a ruby from red glass or a good sapphire from a bad one. The Ruby and Sapphire Buying Guide will show you how. It's easy to read, has lots of photos, and gives clear, step-by-step pointers on how to buy the best stones for the money. This is the only book to offer detailed guidelines and pictures on judging ruby and sapphire quality.
 

Expert guide to buying precious gemstones.

The Ruby & Sapphire Buying Guide is an excellent book for anyone interested in buying high-quality gemstones at the best price. It's perfect for those who are not experts in the field but want to avoid being tricked by scams. With lots of photos, the book provides step-by-step guidance on how to identify the best-quality ruby and sapphire using detailed guidelines and pictures, making it an essential tool for any serious gemstone buyer.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.