New Edition of Gemstones - Understanding, Identifying and Buying by Keith Wallis
Features Over 350 Photos and Illustrations
Approximately 35
Photos of Gemstones from the Inventory of All That Glitters!
L. Allen Brown, owner of All That Glitters, has
co-operated with Keith Wallis in providing numerous photos
of fine quality, and in some cases, rare and unusual
gemstones to represent their species in the New Edition of
his book, "Gemstones - Understanding, Identifying and
Buying".
The changes to the new edition
include:
- Over 100 new photographs
- Types and uses of gemological test instruments
explained in greater detail
- Several more gemstones described and where necessary
updated to incorporate and cover the latest treatments
and handling
- The Organics section is also expanded to cover more
varieties
- A new 'Jewellery' section covering terms used and
tips on care. Hall marking is also expanded to cover
the latest changes and rules
- The different metals used in jewellery are described
and in some cases how to differentiate
- Notes on investments and scams have also been
updated
- Section on collecting and hobbies; and how it is
possible to take a hands-on approach
- Properties of gemstones have been expanded giving a
wider scope including crystal forms
- All appendices have also been updated

Owner of All That Glitters screening for Sunstone at the
Dust Devil Mine in July 2007 - outside of Plush, Oregon!