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Produktbild: The Pearl Book (4th Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide

The Pearl Book (4th Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide The Definitive Buying Guide

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Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.07.2008

Verlag

Ingram Publishers Services

Seitenzahl

211

Maße (L/B/H)

22,4/15,2/1,8 cm

Gewicht

363 g

Auflage

4. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-943763-54-5

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

01.07.2008

Verlag

Ingram Publishers Services

Seitenzahl

211

Maße (L/B/H)

22,4/15,2/1,8 cm

Gewicht

363 g

Auflage

4. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-943763-54-5

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

Email: gpsr@libri.de

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  • Produktbild: The Pearl Book (4th Edition): The Definitive Buying Guide

  • Table of Contents
    Preface vi
    Acknowledgments viii
    Introduction ix
    Part One Pearls: First Among Gems 1
    Chapter 1 Most Ancient of Gems, Most Precious of Gems 3
    Chapter 2 Legendary Pearls, Legendary Tales 14
    Part Two What Is a Pearl? 21
    Chapter 3 Pearls in the Making 23
    Chapter 4 Different Types of Pearls: 38
    A Pearl for Every Mood
    Part Three The Difference Quality Makes 63
    Chapter 5 Quality—Key to Lasting Beauty 66
    Chapter 6 Artificial Enhancements Used 82
    on Lackluster Pearls
    Part Four Selecting Pearls to Treasure 91
    Chapter 7 How to Choose Fine Pearls 93
    Chapter 8 Pearl Choices—A World of Variety 96
    Chapter 9 Pearl Prices—Some Guidelines 109
    Part Five Lustrous Advice from Illustrious Experts 121
    Chapter 10 The Experts Speak 123
    Chapter 11 Great Jewelers on Great Pearls 145
    Chapter 12 Magnificent Auctions Highlight 159
    Magnificent Pearls
    Part Six Wearing and Caring for Pearls 169
    Chapter 13 Wearing Pearls with Style 171
    Chapter 14 Caring for Pearls to Keep Them Lustrous 178
    Part Seven Important Advice Before and After You Buy 181
    Chapter 15 What to Ask When Buying Pearls 183
    Chapter 16 Good Insurance Requires a Good Appraisal 188
    Chapter 17 Getting a Laboratory Report 191
    iv
    Pearl Book_text_3_08 5/14/08 9:38 AM Page iv
    Where to Go for Additional Information 199
    Selected Readings 200
    A Practical Pearl Glossary 202
    Credits 206
    Index 208
    Price Guides
    American Cultured Freshwater Pearls 110
    Cultured Saltwater Pearl Necklaces 111–113
    South Sea Cultured Pearls 114
    Tahitian Black Cultured Pearls 115–117
    Chinese Freshwater Pearl Necklaces 118
    Mabé Pearls 119
    Special Charts
    Nacre Thickness 73
    Grading Nacre Thickness in Japanese Pearl Strands 75
    Misnomers and What They Really Are 89
    Popular Uniform Necklace Lengths 177
    Popular Graduated Necklace Lengths 177
    Color Photograph Section following page 118