Colored Gemstones

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This guide provides essential information for buying, collecting, selling, or enjoying sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and other colored gemstones with confidence. With an increasing variety of gems, new cuts, and innovative purchasing methods like Internet auctions and TV shopping, the market is more exciting than ever. However, buyers must be cautious of high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds. Misunderstandings or misinformation can make the gem-buying experience confusing and costly, highlighting the need for expert guidance. This comprehensive and accessible resource covers crucial topics, including what qualifies as a "gemstone," how to evaluate color and its effect on price, and the differences between natural and enhanced gems, as well as new glass-gemstone compositions. It also addresses gemstone synthesis and treatment, what documentation to obtain, budget management, price guides for various gems, and important considerations for online purchases. Written by an industry insider, this guide serves as the "unofficial colored gemstone bible," ensuring readers can make informed decisions and fully enjoy their purchases.