“Distributed by Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York”—title page.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: List of price guides—List of color plates—Acknowledgments—Preface—Introduction—Part One : getting to know gems—1. Becoming intimate with gems—2. Factors of importance-an overview—Part two : diamonds—3. The magic of diamonds—4. The importance of cut and proportion—5. Body color—6. The effect of flaws—7. Weight—8. How to spot a faud—9. Bait or flamboyant advertising—10. What to ask when buying a diamond—Part three : colored gemstones—11. The mystery and magic of colored gems—12. Determining value in colored gems—13. Fraud and misrepresentation in colored gems—14. Buying colored gems—15. Precious gemstones—16. Other colored gems—Part four : important advice before you buy—17. How to select a reputable jeweler—18. How to select a reputable gemologist-appraiser—19. A word about investment—Sources for additional information.