Entries by mineral family and variety
Entries by mineral family and variety
Each entry covers the gem's appearance, where it occurs, quality, and relevant treatments.
Illustrated Guide to Gems and Gemstones
40 visual entries to help you understand gemstone varieties and differences before choosing a piece of jewelry.
40 visual entries to help you understand gemstone varieties and differences before choosing a piece of jewelry.
Explore gemstones by family and variety in an illustrated guide. Compare their characteristics and understand pricing factors when studying jewelry or explaining differences to clients.
Find varieties using the index of common names.
Compare color, transparency, and illustrated inclusions.
Learn what to ask about treatments.
Read approximate values in the context provided.
Distinguish loose gems from finished jewelry when comparing prices.
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Explore gemstones through entries and visual comparisons.
Explore gemstones through entries and visual comparisons.
Illustrated comparisons
Illustrated comparisons
Side-by-side examples help you spot differences in color, transparency, inclusions, and features that may look alike.
Maps of where gems occur
Maps of where gems occur
The maps show regions where gems occur without claiming to identify where an individual stone came from.
Value references with context
Value references with context
Approximate values include the unit, currency, date, condition, and source to help you interpret them.
You can open the entry you're interested in and find information relevant to your question.
Go beyond scattered names and photos to explore gemstones more carefully.
Go beyond scattered names and photos to explore gemstones more carefully.
Use the index to find the entry for a gemstone's common name.
Connect a variety to its mineral family before comparing descriptions.
Notice differences in appearance without treating a photograph as proof of identity.
Identify treatment details worth asking the seller about.
Read the price reference in light of the stated conditions and source.
Explain to a customer why similar-looking stones may have different characteristics.
Compare gems with more context.
Compare gems with more context.
Explore the entries to understand their characteristics and know what to ask before choosing a piece of jewelry.
This guide is for you if…
This guide is for you if…
Are you just starting to learn about gems?
Are you just starting to learn about gems?
The fundamentals help you distinguish gem families, varieties, and names used in sales.
Do you compare jewelry before buying?
Do you compare jewelry before buying?
Look up attributes and value factors so you can ask questions about the pieces you're interested in.
Do you see similar-looking gems in listings?
Do you see similar-looking gems in listings?
Visual comparisons help you notice differences without assuming that stones that look alike are the same.
Do you work with jewelry customers?
Do you work with jewelry customers?
Use the entries as teaching aids to explain characteristics and the limits of what an image can show.
Do you have questions about treatments?
Do you have questions about treatments?
Read the explanations to learn what disclosed or documented information is worth asking for.
Want to understand price references?
Want to understand price references?
The guide distinguishes approximate values for loose gems from the price of finished jewelry.
Everything you receive
Everything you receive
The guide brings together fundamentals, entries by gem family and variety, illustrated comparisons, and an index to help you find commonly used names.
An introduction to reading the entries and the limits of visual observation
Fundamentals of trade names, gem families, varieties, synthetic materials, treatments, and imitations
Reference entries organized by mineral family and variety
Illustrated comparisons of color, transparency, inclusions, and similar appearances
Relevant examples of gemstone cuts and how to interpret carat weight in context
Maps showing where gems occur in context, without assigning an origin to any individual stone
Explanations of rarity and quality factors relevant to each category
Approximate value references, with unit, currency, date, condition, and source identified during production
Distinction between a loose gemstone's reference value and the price of a finished piece of jewelry
Index of common names to help you find entries
Bonus: Visual Jewelry Storage Panels
Bonus: Visual Charts of Gemstone Cut Shapes
Bonus: Illustrated Timeline of Gemstones in Jewelry
And there is more…
You'll also receive
You'll also receive
3 exclusive bonuses
BONUS #1
Visual Jewelry Storage Panels
Organize your jewelry storage with examples of how to separate pieces by type
BONUS #2
Visual Charts of Gemstone Cut Shapes
Compare the effects of different cuts with the same gemstone shown in different shapes
BONUS #3
Illustrated Timeline of Gemstones in Jewelry
Explore historical uses of gemstones through a timeline of documented jewelry pieces
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Illustrated Guide to Gems and Gemstones — 40 illustrated entries
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Illustrated Guide to Gems and Gemstones — 40 illustrated entries
Fundamentals, an index, and entries organized by family and variety for reference.
Comparisons of appearance, cuts, and carat weights, plus maps showing where gemstones occur.
Quality, rarity, treatments, and contextualized values for gemstones and jewelry.
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Visual Jewelry Storage Panels
- Bonus:
Visual Charts of Gemstone Cut Shapes
- Bonus:
Illustrated Timeline of Gemstones in Jewelry
Consult the guide before choosing a piece of jewelry.
Consult the guide before choosing a piece of jewelry.
Open the entry for the gemstone you're interested in and compare its characteristics and value references with more context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know gemology to use the guide?
Do I need to know gemology to use the guide?
No. The guide starts with the fundamentals and organizes entries by family and variety, with an index of common names. You can start with the gem you want to learn about and refer to the explanations as questions come up.
Can I authenticate a gemstone using an image from the guide?
Can I authenticate a gemstone using an image from the guide?
No. The illustrations help you compare observable characteristics, but appearance and photographs cannot establish the identity, treatment, or provenance of an individual piece. For information about a specific piece, consider the stated details and available documentation.
Are the listed prices appraisals of specific pieces of jewelry?
Are the listed prices appraisals of specific pieces of jewelry?
No. The value references are approximate and include the unit, currency, date, condition, and source. The guide also distinguishes a value reference for a loose gemstone from the price of a finished piece of jewelry; it does not appraise individual pieces.
What's the difference between the Basic and Complete Plans?
What's the difference between the Basic and Complete Plans?
Both plans include the complete main guide. The Complete Plan adds the three selected supplementary materials: jewelry storage panels, gemstone cut shape charts, and a timeline of gemstones in jewelry.
What is the purchase guarantee?
What is the purchase guarantee?
The stated guarantee for both plans is lifetime and unconditional, under the terms presented on this page.