Jewelry Appreciation Book Catalog

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Basic Concepts

1.2 Classification of Gemstones

1.3 Naming and Symbolism of Gemstones

1.4 Properties of Jewelry

1.5 Value of Jewelry

1.6 Physical Properties of Gemstones

Chapter 2 King of Gems -Diamonds

2.1 History and Legend

2.2 Basic Characteristics

2.3 Identification of Genuine and Fake

2.4 Quality Evaluation

2.5 Appreciation of the World's Most Famous Diamonds

Chapter 3 The King of Greens. -Emeralds

3.1 History and Legend

3.2 Basic Characteristics

3.3 Classification and Varieties

3.4 Identification of Genuine and Fake

3.5 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 4 Sister Gemstones. Rubies and Sapphires

4.1 Legends and Origins

4.2 Basic Characteristics

4.3 Identification of True and False Stones

4.4 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 5: Pair of Gemstones with Unusual Optical Effects--Cat's Eye and Variegated Stones

5.1 What is Cat's Eye? Cat's eye? What is a Variegated Stone

5.2 ***Similar Characteristics

5.3 Identification and Quality Evaluation of Cat's Eye

5.4 Identification and Quality Evaluation of Variegated Stones

Chapter 6: Common Gemstones

6.1 Tourmaline

6.2 Aquamarine

6.3 Crystals

6.4 Zircon

6.5 Spinel

6.6 Garnet

6.7 Topaz

6.8 Peridot

6.9 Moonstone

Chapter 7: The King of Jade, Jadeite

7.1 Overview

7.2 Basic Characteristics

7.3 Varieties and Types

7.4 Identification of True and False

7.5 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 8 The Proud Son of Traditional Chinese Jade--Nephrite

8.1 Overview

8.2 Basic Characteristics

8.3 Classification

8.4 Identification of Genuine and Fake

8.5 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 9 Jade as Beautiful as the Rainbow - Opal

9.1 Overview

9.2 Basic Characteristics and Varieties

9.3 Identification of Genuine and Fake

9.4 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 10 Common Jades

10.1 Cui Jade

10.2 Dosan Jade

10.3 Turquoise

10.4 Quartzite Jade

10.5 Celadonite

10.6 Shoushan Rock

10.7 Chicken-blood Stone

Chapter 11 Chinese Ancient Jade and Jade Culture

11.1 Overview

11.2 Introduction to Ancient Jade in China

11.3 Jade Culture in China

Chapter 12 The Queen of Jewelry - Pearl

12.1 Overview

12.2 Basic Characteristics

12.3 Mechanism of Formation

12.4 Types and Processing Techniques

12.5 Identification of Genuine and Fake

12.6 Quality Evaluation

Chapter 13 Other Organic Treasures and Jades

13.1 Coral

13.2 Amber

13.3 Cogon Jade

13.4 Ivory

Chapter 14 Ornamental Precious Metals

14.1 Overview

14.2 Material Classification Monographs

14.3 Identification of Finishes

Chapter 15 Jewelry Processing

15.1 Overview

15.2 Faceting of Gems and Jade Stones

15.3 Jewelry Inlay

Chapter 16 Purchasing, Wearing, and Maintaining Jewelry

16.1 Appraisal Grading Certificates and Price Accounting

16.2 Purchasing and Wearing

16.3 Maintaining

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