Christie's Guide to Jewelry

For more than 200 years, buyers and sellers have sought advice from Christie's specialists. For the first time, Christie's shares this knowledge in an easy-to-use guide to jewelry with stunning color photographs. Christie's Guide to Jewelry provides essential facts and advice on how to appreciate and understand jewels. What should you look for in a gem? Which artificial enhancements should you be aware of when choosing a stone? Why is spinel one of the most underrated gems today? Offering everything from a description of the four "C" categories to an explanation of the origin of the word "carat," Christie's Guide to Jewelry is a must-have book for both serious and amateur collectors.