Karen Simmons

Gebundenes Buch

Perfectly Clear

Buying Diamonds for Pleasure and Profit

Beschreibung

Plot a path to brilliant gemstone wealth! Modern day, sophisticated buyers of fine gems, such as diamonds, navigate a complex world of purchasing options that only an expert gemologist can tame. Important factors to consider for any buyer are the four C's, color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Increasingly, what's most important is the origin of the gem. Investing in a "clean" diamond ensures goodwill towards our planetary environment and securing the best value and appreciation potential at the same time. Included in this spectacular handy guide is information about rough diamonds, sources of diamonds, white diamonds and naturally colored diamonds. Also, Canadian diamonds, political issues surrounding diamonds, Hollywood's impact on diamond sales, global economy and diamonds, popular diamond shapes, determining factors of diamond evaluation, synthetic, imitation and treated diamonds and the criminal aspect of diamonds that has captured global attention. You'll also appreciate a special section on gems and their ties to superstition, medicinal uses, and spiritual beliefs. Diamonds easily accentuate any colored gem in a piece of jewelry, bringing out the best in both worlds. As in the very beginning and still today, diamonds are magical!

Autor

Karen Simmons was born in 1978 in Toronto. Due to her brilliant high school career, she won a scholarship at the age of 18. She attended Stanford University and graduated with honors. From a young age, she had a passion for healthy food, which led her to become a writer, nutritionist, and recipe creator. Almost 20 years ago, she adopted a healthy lifestyle based on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and later specialized, as a professional, in all other types of healthy diets. She then focused on turning all her favorite dishes into healthy, tasty, nutritious treats. That's why the author loves to share her culinary knowledge with others through her books. Karen is a woman who loves sports and also follows many of her students as a personal trainer. When she is not working and in the kitchen, Karen spends time with her husband and two young daughters. She also likes very much taking long walks with her faithful Chihuahua. Karen loves to constantly listen and talk with all of her readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Exceptional Resources Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 614g
• ISBN-13: 9780983130888
• ISBN-10: 0983130884
• Artikelnr.: 44557051