Some of our favorite books on Emeralds and Gemstones
Emerald and Other Beryls-John
Sinkankas
If you buy only one book on emeralds, this is the book to get. It is the definitive work, and is a true masterpiece on the subject of emeralds. Unfortunately it is is difficult to buy these days and most copies we have seen online are used and expensive.
If you buy only one book on emeralds, this is the book to get. It is the definitive work, and is a true masterpiece on the subject of emeralds. Unfortunately it is is difficult to buy these days and most copies we have seen online are used and expensive.
Emeralds (The Fred Ward Gem
Book)-Fred Ward
As with all the Fred Ward books, there are great photos. This is an excellent introduction to emeralds. Also, there is a nice amount of emerald history and a thorough discussion of some the most historic pieces of Emerald jewelry.
As with all the Fred Ward books, there are great photos. This is an excellent introduction to emeralds. Also, there is a nice amount of emerald history and a thorough discussion of some the most historic pieces of Emerald jewelry.
Emerald and Tanzanite Buying
Guide-Renee Newman
Some nice photos of both Emeralds and Tanzanite. This is a nice guide with some good buying tips aimed at the retail buyer. It was published in 1999, so it might be getting a little dated.
Some nice photos of both Emeralds and Tanzanite. This is a nice guide with some good buying tips aimed at the retail buyer. It was published in 1999, so it might be getting a little dated.
Emeralds Around the World-Jules Roger
Sauer
Fabulous photos of emeralds and emerald jewelry from around the world by the well known Brazilian JR Sauer owner of some 40 Amsterdam-Sauer jewelry stores around the world. Published in 1990 it is out of print but not hard to find used.
Fabulous photos of emeralds and emerald jewelry from around the world by the well known Brazilian JR Sauer owner of some 40 Amsterdam-Sauer jewelry stores around the world. Published in 1990 it is out of print but not hard to find used.
Colored Gemstones, 2nd Edition: The
Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide-Antoinette
Matlins
Good general guide for buying and careing for emeralds, rubies and sapphires and other colored gemstones. There is also some good information on pricing, gem certificates and determining value.
Good general guide for buying and careing for emeralds, rubies and sapphires and other colored gemstones. There is also some good information on pricing, gem certificates and determining value.
Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Buying
Guide-Renee Newman
Profusely illustrated with great photos and excellent sections on judging the real from fakes. This is a good comprehensive guide. There are also some very nice close up photos of jewelry illustrating their finish and settings.
Profusely illustrated with great photos and excellent sections on judging the real from fakes. This is a good comprehensive guide. There are also some very nice close up photos of jewelry illustrating their finish and settings.
Gemstones (Smithsonian
Handbook)-Cally Hall
Like most DK books, the quality is excellent with nice high gloss photos. It is a clear concise guide, especially good for beginners. Amazon reviewers have also suggested this book as a nice tool for jewelers to use with their customers.
Like most DK books, the quality is excellent with nice high gloss photos. It is a clear concise guide, especially good for beginners. Amazon reviewers have also suggested this book as a nice tool for jewelers to use with their customers.
Gemology: An Annotated
Bibliography-John Sinkankas
This incredible book is for the serious gemologist. It is the most comprehensive bibliography of books and periodicals on gemology. It covers the years 1500 until 1985. Another masterpiece by Sinkankas.
This incredible book is for the serious gemologist. It is the most comprehensive bibliography of books and periodicals on gemology. It covers the years 1500 until 1985. Another masterpiece by Sinkankas.
The Curious Lore of Precious
Stones-George Frederick Kunz
George Kunz is reknowned as the father of American Gemology. This book was a classic when it was first printed in 1913 and it is still a great reference guide. There is an incredible amount of depth convering the history, folklore, and relgion concerning gemsontes through the ages.
George Kunz is reknowned as the father of American Gemology. This book was a classic when it was first printed in 1913 and it is still a great reference guide. There is an incredible amount of depth convering the history, folklore, and relgion concerning gemsontes through the ages.
Gemstone Enhancement: History, Sience
and State of the Art-Kurt Nassau
This is the second edition of Nassau's important work on the methods of modifying and enhancing gemstones and of treatments available to enhance the color and appearance of gemstones. Again, for the serious student of gemology.
This is the second edition of Nassau's important work on the methods of modifying and enhancing gemstones and of treatments available to enhance the color and appearance of gemstones. Again, for the serious student of gemology.
Ruby & Sapphire-Richard Hughes
Nothing about emeralds, but this is the definitive book on ruby and sapphire. So many gemologoical books are dry and tough to read-not this one. Richard Hughes is a great writer with a great sense of humor as well. The meticulous bibliography alone is worth the price of the book! You can order it directly from him by clicking on the link.
Nothing about emeralds, but this is the definitive book on ruby and sapphire. So many gemologoical books are dry and tough to read-not this one. Richard Hughes is a great writer with a great sense of humor as well. The meticulous bibliography alone is worth the price of the book! You can order it directly from him by clicking on the link.