title: Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones
author:  Richard  W Wise 
description: Praise for the 1st Edition: "...very highly recommended to anyone interested in gemology as a superbly organized, authoritative, comprehensive and easy-to-follow reference." (<i>Midwest Book Review</i>)<br /><br />Praise for the 1st Edition: "A masterpiece, a tour de force. My recommendation, buy this book." (<i>Canadian Jeweler &amp; Orchid</i>)<br /><br />Praise for the 1st Edition: "Unlike any other book I have read to date, unmasks the true criteria that expert gem dealers and collectors rely on for judging the quality of gem materials...The author's writing style and command of the subject matter keeps the reader captivated." (<i>Gem Market News</i>)<br /><br />" I read the first edition as I was embarking on my first formal gemological training. Raised by a geologist father and growing up a rockhound, I had read extensively and thought I knew a lot about gemstones. I had many opportunities to see fine gems at trade shows, but was lacking an essential element in their evaluation - connoisseurship...Richard Wise opened my eyes to a whole new way of viewing gems.The second edition is better in many ways. There is much more of everything that made the first book great. Richard's definition of what is precious has expanded to include many new gems. Those of us who have always adored spinel will be pleased to see it featured as well as a new section on natural pearls-eleven new chapters in all...Visually stunning, the book is a much larger format, beautifully printed and coffee table worthy." (Blaire Beavers, G.G. <i>National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and Pearl-Guide.com</i>)<br /><br />"I received my copy of Secrets of the Gem Trade, Second Edition in Nov. 2016. The author has done an excellent job presenting valuable insights into the key factors that established quality and beauty of gemstones. In essence, Wise has placed in print the considerations that such experts gain through decades of experience in the market. As a gem industry analyst, I really enjoyed the revised edition. It is an excellent resource and an absolute "must" read for anyone interested in gems!" (Stuart Robertson, President <i>The Accredited Gemologists Association</i>)<br /><br />The book is divided into Parts 1 and 2. Each chapter starts off with a relevant quotation, often by historic gem authors - a nice touch. In Part 1, the first seven chapters (90 pages) cover gemology, history, connoisseurship, enhancement and new sources. Wise redefines the 'Four Cs' (colour, cut, clarity and carat weight) by adding a fifth C: 'crystal'.Part 2 is titled 'A New List of Precious Gemstones'. It starts with Chapter 8, on page 91, with alexandrite and continues to page 361, Chapter 54, on cobalt-blue spinel. Throughout these chapters are numerous images of historic subjects, gem mining areas, gemstones and jewelry pieces. Notable photographers are given credits throughout....The book ends with a good glossary, a five-page bibliography and an extensive 16-page index to make finding information easy.Both editions of Secrets of the Gem Trade showcase Wise's passion for the gemstone world. This reviewer recommends this book to amateurs and professionals alike. (William F Larson, FGA <i>The British Gemmological Association - The Journal of Gemmology</i>)<br /><br />"Richard is a great writer and storyteller. Clearly he is a man who loves his gemstones and what he does for a living. At times he is frank and to the point, while at other time there is playfulness in his writing.Sadly we work in an industry where many view education as a bad think. Content to believe what others have told them and perpetuate the falsehoods that have existed for generations. This is an industry that is not only secretive but based on trust. Many people have been quite content to put their own personal gains above all else and betray this trust. This industry needs the 'good guys' who are not afraid to tell it how it is. Richard Wise is one of these guys who has made it his personal mission, based on years of experience, to dispel these untruths and give his readers the tools they need to make informed decisions." (Geoffrey M Dominy <i>World Gem Foundation - Gemmology Today Magazine</i>)
zlib_text: Caveman Love 1
  Busy
  Gem has kept her parent's home fire burning for many years. Now she is old enough to pick a mate and the man she has chosen, Og, is
  too busy. She has done everything she can think of to entice him to her sleeping pallet, but he continues to be too busy.
  What Gem doesn't know is Og wants to mate with her and has been hunting for the best skins to offer to her father. Gem's father, Tog, is
  greedy and wants only the best skins before he will give his daughter away.
  Tog drags her to a different cave hoping to sell her there, but the man who offers for Gem is a poor hunter and Tog is offended when the
  skins he shows are tattered and torn.
  Will the skins Og presents to Tog be perfect enough to please the old man?
  Will Og always be too busy for Gem or will Gem win out in the end?
  Genre: Historical
  Length: 25,096 words
  
  BUSY
  Caveman Love 1
  Cherie Denis
  EROTIC RANCE
  Siren Publishing, Inc.
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