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The Pearl Buying Guide

Name: The Pearl Buying Guide
Author: Renee Newman
ISBN: 9780929975221

by Renee Newman

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Overview

The first pearl book for consumers that gives them the fight information when making a pearl purchase. Renee Newman's gem and jewelry guides are known for their clear and concise advice, written in everyday English, with lots of explanatory photographs.

Here's step-by-step instructions on how to buy the best pearls for the money. Find out: how to tell a fake pearl from a real one; how to compare pearl prices; how to choose good quality pearls and how to turn a pearl necklace into a versatile piece of jewelry.

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Boston Herald

A gem-dandy guide to picking the right-price pearls. Those who aren't sure about how to go about pearl shopping may consider investing in the Pearl Buying Guide. . . With loads of photos to illustrate her points, Newman tells readers how to check a pearl's luster, nacre (the outer coating), color and flaws. The good news is she believes you can find good quality pearls in a variety of prices.

San Jose Mercury News

If you're thinking of investing in pearls, invest $20 first in the Pearl Buying Guide by Renee Newman. You'll get a basic education on pearls, from types and shapes to judging luster, color and nacre thickness. Even if you already own pearls, this book has good tips on care and great ideas on different ways to wear pearls.

Library Journal

So many subtle considerations of quality go into the selection and purchase of pearls-luster, size, shape, origin, flaws, nacre thickness, and color-and this book is an indispensable guide to judging these characteristics, distinguishing genuine from imitation, and making wise choices. Gemologist Newman (The Gold Jewelry Buying Guide, Internat. Jewelry Pubns., 1993) has made minor revisions in this second edition, but approximately 25 fine color photographs have been added. Even jewelers will benefit from the detailed yet easy-to-understand text, which is enhanced by Newman's own black-and-white photos. Quizzes at the end of each chapter reinforce what is covered. Hints are given for selecting clasps and the wearing and care of pearl jewelry. Highly recommended, especially for public libraries.-Therese Duzinkiewicz Baker, Western Kentucky Univ. Libs., Bowling Green