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Princess
03-28-2005, 12:06 PM
Can anyone recomend a good book for the average person (not a professional, easy to understand :o ) for a person who wants to learn a bit more about jewelry and diamonds?
kristin
03-28-2005, 12:36 PM
This book may be a little bit advanced but it is my favorite aside from my GIA course books. I think it covers a very wide range of gemstones and has lots of good color pictures.
Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann
Diamonds
03-28-2005, 01:43 PM
"Diamonds" by Eric Bruton F.G.A is a really interesting read. It does tend to get a bit into detail but the reader will get a very good understanding of the diamond industry.
It's one of my favorite books.
Can anyone recomend a good book for the average person (not a professional, easy to understand :o ) for a person who wants to learn a bit more about jewelry and diamonds?
Diamond Ring Buying Guide, Fifth Edition
I sell these to young couples who want to get understandable information without too much technical blather. $15.00 a pop plus $5.oo S&H.