Identification of Gemstones
- 1st Edition - December 16, 2002
- Latest edition
- Authors: Louise Joyner, Michael O'Donoghue
- Language: English
A comprehensive reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, this book deals with each gem species, outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an… Read more
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A comprehensive reference guide to gem and ornamental materials, this book deals with each gem species, outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an identification.
The experienced author team describe not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts, and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid potentially costly mistakes.
End of chapter summaries, details of further reading, and the companion web site combine to provide all the support needed by professional gemmologists, antique and gemstone dealers, jewellers and students.
The experienced author team describe not only each natural gem species, but also their synthetic counterparts, and the materials used as imitations, demonstrating how to avoid potentially costly mistakes.
End of chapter summaries, details of further reading, and the companion web site combine to provide all the support needed by professional gemmologists, antique and gemstone dealers, jewellers and students.
* Learn how to put the theory of identification into practice with this accessible guide
* 60 full colour photographs to illustrate identifying features
* Chapter summaries and companion website support provide easy understanding and reference
* 60 full colour photographs to illustrate identifying features
* Chapter summaries and companion website support provide easy understanding and reference
Gemmology students and professionals, jewellers, gemstone dealers and collectors
Preface; Acknowledgements; Gem testing; Diamond; Ruby and Sapphire; Emerald, Aquamarine and the Beryl Group; Opal; Quartz; The Jade minerals; Chrysoberyl; Topaz; Tourmaline; The Garnet group; Spinel; Peridot; Zircon; Moonstone; Rhodochrosite,Tanzanite and Rhodonite; Turquoise; Lapis Lazuli; Pearl; Amber; Ivory; Jet; Coral; Shell; Glass; Metals and ceramics; Plastics; Composite gems; Less common gemstones; Rarely fashioned species; Gemstones in their rough state; How crystals are grown; Synthetic crystals for the collector; Locality Information; Glossary; The literature of gemstone identification; Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 16, 2002
- Language: English
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Louise Joyner
Louise Joyner has a background in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society. She has worked in Archaeological science at the Fitch Laboratory, British School, at Athens, Greece, the Department of Archaeology and Prehistory, University of Sheffield, and is currently at the Department of Scientific Research, the British Museum, London, UK. A Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, she has a Diploma in Gemmology and was awarded the Anderson-Bank prize is 2000. Her research interests include gemmology, lithics, ancient pigments, ceramics, plasters and mudbricks.
Affiliations and expertise
School of History and Archaeology, Cardiff University, UKMO
Michael O'Donoghue
Affiliations and expertise
Former Curator of Earth Sciences, The British Library Scientific Information Service