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Birthday Book of Diamonds
Birthday Book of Diamonds
Our Price: $19.95

Keep track of birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates, year-in and year-out, with this perpetual calendar...
Exotic Gems (vol 2)
Exotic Gems (vol 2)
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Exotic Gems, Volume 2 is a guide to identifying and evaluating alexandrite, andalusite, chrysoberyl cat’s-eye, kyanite, sillimanite, opal, fire opal, dinosaur bone, tsavorite, rhodolite, and other garnets...
Opals
Opals
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Opals, by Paul Deasy, contains information about the history of opals, folklore and tradition, opal mining and the major opal deposits...
Masters of Dreams DVD
Masters of Dreams DVD
Our Price: $29.00

This documentary series in four parts provides an inside view from 13 jewelers at the most legendary jewelry houses: Boucheron, Buccellati, Bulgari, Chaumet, Chopard, Damiani, De Beers Jewelry, Forevermark, Graff Diamonds, H. Stern, John Hardy, Stephen Webster, and Verdura. The journey to explore the world of fine jewelry covers major jewelry events around the world. The design and craftsmanship of unique and beautiful pieces as well as the creativity of the artists who made them are featured. 4 films of 52 minutes each. Total running time 208 minutes. Format: NTSC, color. Also includes 24 page booklet in English and French.
American Cut: The First 100 Years
American Cut: The First 100 Years
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Did you think you knew where the term Ideal Cut came from? American Cut: The First 100 Years, by Al Gilbertson, chronicles the evolution of what we refer to as the Ideal Cut from its earliest beginnings.
Diamonds
Diamonds
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Diamonds is a basic review of diamonds and the diamond industry. The first chapter discusses factors that determine the value and quality of diamonds...
Perfectly Clear Buying Diamonds for Pleasure and Profit
Perfectly Clear Buying Diamonds for Pleasure and Profit
Our Price: $34.95

Perfectly Clear shows you how knowledgeable diamond investing can help build "sparkle' to anyone's portfolio.
Gemstones: Symbols of Beauty and Power
Gemstones: Symbols of Beauty and Power
Our Price: $39.95

An exceptional reference work providing great insights into the fascinating world of gemstones...
Splendour & Science of Pearls
Splendour & Science of Pearls
Our Price: $49.00

Decades of research, compelling photography and historical anecdotes have culminated in the lavishly illustrated, 149-page book...
Legacy of Leadership
Legacy of Leadership
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Journey through over 70 years of fascinating history as you discover how a small business operating out of the trunk of Robert M. Shipley's car evolved into the largest and most respected institute of gemological research and learning in the world.