Covers the identification of gem-stones and the testing methods to assess quality, and detect fakes, and fully discusses period styles and materials over the last 200 years. Illustrations show what to look for and what to avoid as well as helping to identify, date and value pieces.
- ISBN10 1851493611
- ISBN13 9781851493616
- Publish Date 1 January 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 February 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint ACC Art Books
- Edition American ed
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 426
- Language English