A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade
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Wade, Frank Bertram, 1875-1950
English
"A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public" by Frank B. Wade is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for jewelers and enthusiasts seeking to understand the properties, identification, and valuation of precious stones. It aims to empower readers, especially t...
of the text establishes the author's intent to blend practical trade knowledge with scientific principles, making gemology accessible even for those without formal training. It discusses the increasing sophistication of gem consumers and the corresponding need for jewelers to enhance their understanding of gems to avoid pitfalls in sales and appraisals. The author emphasizes a systematic approach in learning to identify different stones based on their unique properties, starting with fundamental concepts such as refraction and hardness, and aims to assist those who feel overwhelmed by the scientific aspects of gemology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Barbara Allen
2 months agoFrom start to finish, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. An excellent read overall.
Robert Nguyen
5 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Well worth recommending.
Oliver Smith
5 months agoI downloaded this out of curiosity and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. I will be reading more from this author.
Jessica Davis
4 months agoI was skeptical at first, but the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. An excellent read overall.
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Richard Perez
4 months agoHaving explored similar works, the depth of covrage exceeded my expectations. Thanks for making this available.