Czech translation of the famous ABC Diamond Grading book. In the world of gems, where the quality and value of diamonds, depending on their color, cut and purity, brings "diamonds - the evaluation manual" of the necessary knowledge for anyone who moves in this shiny world. This unique publication introduces the standards of the evaluation of diamonds on which experts agree all over the world and fills the gap on the Czech and Slovak markets, where similar serious literature has been missing.
The book is an ideal guide for a wide range of readers - from those interested in buying or selling jewelry, through jewelers, gemology, antiques, art historians, to students and teachers of jewelry schools. It is designed to be accessible for laymen who want to learn more about diamonds, making it an ideal gift for wives, fiancés or mistresses.
Main features:
- Extensive update and complement from the ninth edition of the book Verena Pagel-Theen, a renowned European gemologist.
- It contains a Czech translation of the Diamond Book of Cibjo, which sets binding instructions and terminology for precious stones trade.
- The book is made with high quality of printing and materials, including washable laminated plates with UV varnish, which makes it resistant and long -term.
- A total of 335 pages of information, including 760 illustrations on chalk paper in four -color printing.
Content:
"Diamonds - Diamond Evaluation Manual" offers a comprehensive view of the world of diamonds, from their occurrence, mining and trade, through the foundations of evaluation, terminology, color, cleanliness, grinding, to weight. The book also includes important information on fantasy grinders, methods of identifying imitations and synthetic diamonds, and offers useful tables and illustrations for practical evaluation.
Technical Specifications:
- Size: 175 x 240 mm
- Page number: 335
- Number of pictures: 760
- Print: four -color on chalk paper
- Binding: Washable matt laminated boards with UV varnish
- Packaging: separately packed in foil, ideal as a gift
History of edition:
The second repaired and supplemented Czech edition was published in November 2010, translated from the 9th English edition with accessories by the author and translator. Prints provided by Havlíčkův Brod printers, a.s. The publisher and order address is Ing. Ladislav Klaboch.
"Diamonds - Diamond Evaluation Manual" is an indispensable source for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of diamonds, whether for personal interest, professional purposes or as an investment.
Impressum (second edition)
ISBN 978-80-2546869-2
Second repaired and supplemented Czech edition, November 2010
Translated from the 9th English edition and accessories of the author and translator
Translator: Ing. Ladislav Klaboch
Translation lecturer: Mgr. Petra Neumanová
Graphic design of the second Czech edition: František Daněk
Print: Printers Havlíčkův Brod, a.s., Havlíčkův Brod
Publisher and Order Address: Ing. Ladislav Klaboch,
Čáslavská 9, 130 00 Prague 3, Czech Republic
Tel. 271 732 204, www.optek.cz
Copyright © Verena Pagel-Theisen
Translation © Ladislav Klaboch
