{"product_id":"diamonds-4th-edition-the-antoinette-matlins-buying-guide-how-to-select-buy-care-for-enjoy-diamonds-with-confidence-and-knowledge-hardcover","title":"Diamonds (4th Edition): The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide-How to Select, Buy, Care for \u0026 Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAntoinette Matlins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly updated and expanded, this full-color guide gives you all the information you need to buy, collect and sell diamonds with confidence and knowledge. Includes an in-depth look at factors affecting quality and cost, diamond grading reports, and ways to protect yourself from frauds and fakes. Practical, comprehensive and easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoinette Matlins, PG, FGA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an internationally respected gem and jewelry expert, author and lecturer. With over 1 million copies of her seven books in print in nine languages, she is the most widely read author in the world on the subject of jewelry and gems. Honored with the international Accredited Gemologists Association's highest award for excellence in gemology, Ms. Matlins' books are widely used throughout the world by consumers and professionals in the gem and jewelry field. Her books include\u003cem\u003e Jewelry \u0026amp; Gems: The Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e (over 400,000 copies now in print-the only book of its kind ever offered by \u003cem\u003eConsumer Reports\u003c\/em\u003e); \u003cem\u003eColored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Pearl Book: The Definitive Buying Guide\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eGem Identification Made Easy\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eEngagement \u0026amp; Wedding Rings: The Definitive Buying Guide for People in Love\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eJewelry \u0026amp; Gems at Auction: The Definitive Guide to Buying \u0026amp; Selling at the Auction House \u0026amp; on Internet Auction Sites \u003c\/em\u003e(all GemStone Press).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer gemology editor of \u003cem\u003eNational Jeweler \u003c\/em\u003emagazine, her articles and comments on buying and selling gems and jewelry and on gem investment have appeared in many national and international consumer and trade publications. She is also the author of the \"Gemstones\" chapter in the \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia of Investments\u003c\/em\u003e, second edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMs. Matlins has gained wide recognition as a dedicated consumer advocate, and continues to spearhead the Accredited Gemologists Association's nationwide campaign against gemstone investment telemarketing scams and other types of consumer misrepresentation. A popular media guest, she has been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN, educating consumers about gems and jewelry and exposing fraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her educational work, Ms. Matlins is retained by clients worldwide to seek fine, rare or unusual gems and jewels for acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52915000738108,"sku":"9781683360285","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7265\/1324\/files\/bG9jQ1I2Z0hvSWVoWlhjSmxFbXNDZz09.webp?v=1774357409","url":"https:\/\/barginbooks.co\/products\/diamonds-4th-edition-the-antoinette-matlins-buying-guide-how-to-select-buy-care-for-enjoy-diamonds-with-confidence-and-knowledge-hardcover","provider":"Books Fare ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}