Gem Dealer’s Secret – Table of Contents

This book is written as a guideline for the potential buyer of gemstones that are mined from the earth or formed by some natural organic process. As a knowledgeable buyer you will be a confident one. Natural gemstones offer the consumer many choices in all price ranges. This book is not intended as a reference work for gemologist, but as a practical guide for the informed amateur.

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Many varieties of stones will be described in this book; some of them are quite common; some very rare. A few are mentioned that you would have difficulty in finding. Extremely rare colors or gemstone varieties which are primarily of interest to collectors and museums have been omitted from this text since these are not available to most consumers. Today more gemstone varieties are available to choose from than any prior time in history.

Technical information on gemstones is included to help you understand each variety's unique properties. Gemology has become a professional and highly specialized field; a competent seller can be of great help in helping you make a wise and satisfying purchase.

Table of Content

Part I - The Make-Up of a Gemstone

Part II - The Personality of Gemstones

Gemstone Name Reference List
When You are Ready to Buy
Andalusite
Beryls: Aquamarine, Emerald, Morganite
Chrysoberyl: Alexandrite and Catseye
Cordierite: Iolite
Corundum: Rubies and Sapphires
Diamonds
Feldspars: Moonstones, Labradorite
Garnet: Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartine, Rhodolite, Grossular, Andradite
Jades: Jadeite and Nephrite
Lapis Lazuli
Olivine: Peridot
Opals
Pearls, Cultured Pearls
Quartz: Amethyst, Citrine, Chalcedonies, Agates, Chrysoprase, Bloodstones
Spinel
Spodumene: Kunzite and Hiddenite
Topaz
Tourmaline: Rubellite and Indicolite
Turquoise
Zircon
Zoisite: Tanzanite
Other Gemstones of Interest
Man-Made Gem Materials

Part III - Helpful Information

By Sondra Francis, G.G.

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About the Author

Sondra Francis has scoured every major colored gemstone market in the world since 1978. She was a charter member of the American Gemstone Association and served as a board member. She was a founding member of the International Colored Gemstone Association. A true gem lover, Sondra has marketed her treasures on the wholesale and retail markets.

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Acknowledgments

A special thanks to Pam Dulgar, Alex Edwards, Cheryl Kremkow, Kate Kirby, Helen Mitchell, Carol Morgan Page, David Pond, Elaine Proffitt, and Ray Zajicek for their help.

Photographs: Bart Curren and ICA Gembureau ; Alex Edwards, Pearl Sales Institute ; David Dikinis

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