Judith Crowe is a jewelry-maker and gemstone dealer in London, England.
[Review of hardcover edition] For jewelers, but it is just as well
suited for buyers and wearers of gemstone jewelry.--Lori
D.Kranz"American Reference Books Annual" (01/01/2007)
[Review of hardcover edition] The lavish full-color photographs are
well balanced with the text, making this book a feast for the
eye.--Lori D. Kranz"Bloomsbury Review" (01/01/2007)
[Review of hardcover edition] A welcome book for anyone in the
craft.--Annie Boulanger"The Record (New Westminster, BC)"
(12/16/2006)
[Review of hardcover edition] A reasonably thorough, convenient
resource for anyone wanting to buy and use gemstones in their
jewelry....Extremely useful, and I strongly recommend it.--
(03/01/2007)
[Review of hardcover edition] Intended to help the average person
learn enough about the properties of gems and the design and
marketing of gems and jewelry so they can buy stones or jewelry on
the open market. The author accomplishes this purpose admirably
using myriad color photo of gems, natural crystals, and fine
jewelry... Even those of us who do not buy gems can learn much from
this work.-- (07/01/2007)
[Review of hardcover edition] A blend of delightful eye candy with
sapphires, emeralds, rubies, jade, quartz and pearls and practical
lessons about to look for in a piece, the best cuts, and how to
detect the synthetic stones from the fakes. A beautiful tabletop
book for those who adore jewelry and an excellent education
resource for consumers.-- (11/01/2006)
[Review of hardcover edition] An invaluable resource.... Libraries
will find this holds wide appeal for a range of gem crafters.--
(07/01/2007)
[Review of hardcover edition] A valuable tool for understanding and
using gemstones... an important investment for those devoted to
fine gems.-- (12/07/2006)
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