No comments about The Sotheby's Directory of Silver, 1600-1940.

No comments about Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim: Museumsfuehrer.

5 comments about Consumer Guide to Diamonds, 2nd edition.

1. This book is a storehouse of information and contains more
   gem information in its 108 pages than any consumer guide
   I've ever read. For anyone who intends to buy a diamond this
   is a very modest investment which can help buyers avoid the
   pitfalls of gemstone purchasing. I am a professional colored
   gem cutter and I've found much of the information in this
   book to be relevant to buying rough gemstones. This book is
   honest, informational and entertaining.



2. As a graduate gemologist and gemology teacher whose main area of interest is colored stones, I read relatively few books on diamonds. Joe Mirsky's book is one that caught and held my attention.
   
   He cuts to the chase, and through the mystique which so often accompanies the industry hype on diamonds. His practical and senisble approach to diamond selection, terminology and ownership should be read by anyone with an interest in owning or learning more about this most precious form of the element carbon.



3. Joe Mirsky's book is terrific. It contains great details on how to buy a diamond in a no-nonsense style. While clarity and color are important, many of the jewelers I visited were hesitant to discuss cut, the most important of the 4 C's. This book provides all of the information on ideal cuts, with sample AGS and GIA grading reports. The black-and-white photos and diagrams are great, and diamond terminology is explained in an easy-to-read and entertaining format. I found the book to be much more informative than Fred Cuellar's book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone searching for the perfect diamond.



4. Authoritatively written by practicing bench jeweler, gemologist, and appraiser Joseph Mirsky, the Consumer Guide To Diamonds is an extraordinary buyer's guide to diamonds, explaining everything from cuts to light reflection, to symmetry grades, and more. An excellent layman's guide written especially for non-specialist general readers looking to enhance their knowledge so as to effectively buy diamonds without risk or mistake, Mirsky's consumer Guide To Diamonds is a highly affordable "must-read" for anyone considering a hefty monetary investment in these precious stones.



5. The author takes the mystery out of diamonds.
   This book gives the average diamond buyer the power of being
   an educated consumer. As a diamond wholesaler, I think this
   guide should be required reading for all consumers and diamond
   retailers.

1 comments about Sentimental Jewellery (Shire Library).

1. This is a GORGEOUS full-color book with amazingly detailed photos. A great history of mourning/sentimental pieces. This little book could go head-to-head with any of the larger volumes and win hands down. The author of this book clearly loves this beautiful jewelry and this book proves it. I would gladly have paid triple the price for this book and still felt it was well worth the cost.

No comments about Antique Gems And Rings V1: Text.

No comments about Iron Age and Roman Brooches.

No comments about Harry Winston (Universe of Fashion).

No comments about Eighteenth Century Gold Boxes of Europe.

1 comments about Schmuck der Moderne, 1960-1998: Bestandskatalog der modernen Sammlung des Schmuckmuseums Pforzheim / Modern Jewellery, 1960-1998: Catalogue of the Modern Collection in the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim.

1. This book has a wonderful collection of modern jewelry.several of the images are to the point of avantgarde jewelry.the text is easily digested and the timetables are very well to follow.An all over very succesful collection of modern jewelry and art to wear.

No comments about The Gemstone Identifier.