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Australian Gemmologist Review of Secrets Of The Gem Trade (2nd edition)

Richard Wise’s book Secrets of the gem trade, Second Edition, is beautifully narrated and illustrated. With the addition of 171 new images, the book now contains 277 vivid and breathtak- ing images that capture both the heart and mind of the reader. This Second Edition has been completely revised and expanded to 404 pages, with…
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Fine 5.36 carat sapphire from Kashmir.

The Arcane World of High Priced Gems

“I am showing you this in absolute confidence, you understand Mr. Wise and I am asking you please not to mention this stone to anyone”. So begins a conversation not unlike many similar conversations I have had over the past few years with dealers who specialize in ultra-rare and very high priced gemstones. The place,…
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Berkshire Eagle Review: Revised Edition of a Gem of a Book.

Revised edition a gem of a book   BY COLIN HARRINGTON Eagle correspondent “Secrets Of The Gem Trade: The Connois- seur’s Guide To Precious Gemstones” (Second Edition) Revised and Expanded by Richard W. Wise is an absolutely fascinating book, which is both highly collectable and a complete reference to beautiful gems and jewelry. Wise’s articles…
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Gems & Gemology, The Bible of the Gem Trade Reviews Secrets Of The Gem Trade (2nd Edition)

Book Review: Secrets of the Gem Trade, Second Edition Tao Hsu December 1, 2017   FacebookTwitterPrintEmailFacebook MessengerMore6 By Richard W. Wise, hardcover, 404 pp., illus. publ. by Brunswick House, Lenox, Massachusetts, 2016, $99.95. The gem and jewelry industry is still extremely secretive, even in our fast-paced digital era. In both the first and this second…
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World Gem Foundation Review of Secrets Of The Gem Trade (Second Edition)

When it comes to books or music or anything else for that matter, one does not have to exist at the exclusion of others. In my opinion, they can happily co-exist and are often complimentary to other. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses and these should be embraced rather than discounted. There are several…
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Secrets of the Gem Trade (2nd edition) Completely Revised.

SECRETS OF THE GEM TRADE, THE CONNOISSEUR’S GUIDE TO PRECIOUS GEMSTONES, (2nd Edition) November 2016 will mark the publication of the 2nd edition of Secrets Of The Gem Trade, The Connoisseur’s Guide To Precious Gemstones.  The book has been expanded from 277 to 404 pages with eleven additional chapters and five new introductory essays and…
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