Archive for the ‘Gems & Jewelry Book’ Category

Gem Identification Made Easy: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying & Selling

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

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This revised edition covers the latest gems, synthetics, treatments and instruments. It is easy to use, practical and non-technical indicating how to identify diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, as well as separating them from fakes and look-alikes. The book explains what instruments are needed and how to use them, where to obtain such instruments and what should be seen for each gemstone. Anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and imitations found in the market place. This volume is the key to avoiding costly mistakes and recognising profitable opportunities.
Author: Antoinette Matlins, A. c. Bonanno

Hardcover: 
354 pages
ISBN13: 9780943763590, Condition: NEW, Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark., Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices

Company: Gemstone Press 
(2008-10)

ISBN: 0943763592
List Price: $36.99
Amazon Price: $24.41
Used Price: $25.33
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All-American

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

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William Diamond and Anthony Baratta are in the business of invention. In twenty-eight years of collaboration, the New York City-based duo has created a design style without limits: one that defies predictability, embraces the extraordinary, and begs to be loved and lived in. Featuring stunning new photography from Michel Arnaud, All-American: The Exuberant Style of William Diamond and Anthony Baratta is a compendium of the designers’ most recent, most ambitious, and most exciting projects. From a traditional Colonial house in Connecticut and a log cabin in Idaho that overlooks the Rockies, to the New York City apartments that define urbane living, the range and innovation of Diamond Baratta Design’s work is presented in all its artistry and extravagance.
Author: William Diamond, Anthony Baratta

Hardcover: 
204 pages

Company: Pointed Leaf Press 
(2009-09-25)

ISBN: 0982358504
List Price: $95.00
Amazon Price: $59.84
Used Price: $120.82
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Neil Diamond Is Forever: The Illustrated Story of the Man and His Music

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In the world of pop music, no one compares with Neil Diamond, the most enduringly popular solo artist alive. This photo-filled book captures the glamour and grit of this singular performer from his early success to his latest chart-topping albums and tours. Illustrated with all manner of mementos and collectibles–concert programs and posters, 45 singles, and ticket stubs dating back to Diamond’s 1966 hits “Solitary Man” and “Cherry Cherry”–the book features a full discography, as well as commentary from admiring musicians and those who’ve had hits with Diamond’s songs (the Monkees, UB40, Lulu, Urge Overkill, and more). At the book’s heart is the story of Diamond’s life, a narrative drawn from exclusive interviews the author conducted with the brooding, introspective, and somewhat mysterious singer-songwriter beginning in 1976. The result is the most complete and captivating portrait of this […]


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