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Established 1976

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TITLE

AUTHOR

PRICE

GG001

A Field Guide to Australian Opals   H/C 

O'Leary

*

GG112

A Fossickers Guide to Gemstones in Australia  S/C

Perry

*

GG126

A Prospector's Guide to Anakie Sapphire Fields    (Photocopy)

Dept. of Mines - Queensland

18.00

GG123

A Prospector's Guide to Opal in Western Queensland    (Photocopy)

Dept. of Mines - Queensland

13.20

GG094

Agates

Macpherson

*

GG002a

Amber: Golden Gem of Ages (H/C)

Rice

*

GG002b

Amber: Golden Gem of Ages (S/C)

Rice

*

GG003

Andamooka Opal Fields (South Australia)

Handbook

*

GG084

An Illustrated Dictionary Of Old Jewelry

Newman

*

GG091

Answers to Questions About Old Jewelry

Bell

29.95

GG004

Australian Gemstones in Colour   H/C

Perry

14.50

GG063

Australian Opals and Gemstones

AGA

*

GG005

Australian Opals in Colour

Perry

*

GG078

Australian Precious Opal

Cody

*

GG059

Bag of Jewels

Hayward

*

GG006

Beryl

John Sinkankas

*

GG065

Beautiful Australian Opals   S/C 

Len Cram

17.95

GG103

BEAUTIFUL AUSTRALIAN OPALS:  A Field Guide  (Scarce - Now out of print)     Limited stock available

Len Cram

19.95

GG140

Beautiful Boulder Opal   (Q'ld)  S/C 

Len Cram

15.00

GG067

Beautiful Lightning Ridge   (New South Wales)     S/C

Len Cram

15.00

GG097

Beautiful Opals: Australia's National Gem   S/C 

Len Cram

*

GG096

Beautiful Opals of the Desert   S/C 

Len Cram

*

GG110

    ‘Beautiful Queensland Gems’ 

Hylda Bracewell

9.95

GG077

Beautiful Queensland Opals  S/C    Q'ld

Len Cram

*

GG007

Beyond the Glitter

G.L. Wykoff

*

GG008

Birthday Book of Gems

Van Pelts

*

GG057

Blue Gold: The Turquoise Story

Broman

*

GG070

Cameos: Old and New

Miller

*

GG009

Colour Encyclopedia of Gemstones

Arem

*

GG079

Consumer Guide to Colored Gemstones

Federman

*

GG069

Contemporary American Jewelry Design

Blaurer

*

GG010

Description of Gem Materials (3rd Edition)

Vargas

38.50

GG011

Destiny in Diamonds   H/C 

Joris

19.95

24.95

GG114

Diamond Grading A.B.C.

Pagel/Theisen

*

GG144

DIAMOND HANDBOOK: How to Look at Diamonds & Avoid Rip-offs. S/C 2005. 186pp. Whether you're a consumer or a jewellery professional, you should judge diamonds on the basis how they look, rather than just on how they are graded; diamond grading reports don't tell you everything you need to know to make wise diamond purchases. Using close-up photographs, this book shows you how to evaluate diamond quality and gives tips on how to get good value. It also explains how jewellery appraisers determine retail replacement cost and helps you select competent jewellers and appraisers.  JUST ARRIVED !

Renée Newman

39.95

GG113a

Diamond Ring Buying Guide (5th Edition)   S/C 

Renée Newman

27.50

29.95

GG099 - A

Diamonds (1st Edition - 1993)  S/C  (Normally $27.50)  CLEARANCE - SPECIAL PRICE

Fred Ward

15.00

GG099 - B

Diamonds (2nd Edition, Revised Edition - 1998)   S/C 

Fred Ward

22.00

GG099 - C

Diamonds (3rd Edition - 2003)   S/C 

Fred Ward

27.50

GG012

Diamonds and Diamond Grading

Lenzen

*

GG013

Diamonds: From Birth to Eternity

Wilson

*

GG014

Dictionary of Gemmology

Read

*

GG015

Dictionary of Gems and Gemmology   H/C 

Shipley

*

GG115

Discover Opals: Before and Beyond 2000

Stephen Aracic

*

GG129

Divining for Gemstones

Schomberg

*

GG108

Emerald and Tanzanite Buying Guide

Renée Newman

*

GG100

Emeralds  S/C 

Fred Ward

27.50

GG071

Emeralds of Pakistan: Geology, Gem & Genesis

Kazmi

*

GG068

Encyclopedia of Precious Gems

Bairand / Poi.

*

GG130

Eulo Queen, The   (Story of the Opal Fields in Western Queensland)   S/C 

Wurth

21.95

GG089

Everything You Want to Know about Diamonds

Kassou

21.95

GG016

Fossicking Central Queensland Sapphires

Dept of Mines - Queensland

*

GG017

Gem and Crystal Treasures

Bancroft

*

GG132

GEM & JEWELRY POCKET GUIDE: A Traveller's Guide to Buying Diamonds, Colored Gems, Pearls, Gold and Platinum Jewelry.     S/C   156pp.  A concise overview of gems, gold and platinum and what to look for when buying them. Know what the right questions are to ask, how to spot fake and lab-grown gems, jeweler's marketing ploys, and how to avoid hassles with customs.   

Renée Newman

27.50

GG105

GEM CARE.  S/C   32pp.  Contains everything you need to know to properly care for your jewellery and gems from abalone to zoisite (A – Z). When to use ultrasonic cleaners; which chemicals are safe; how to clean precious metals, and much more.

Fred Ward

19.50

GG018

Gem Hunter's Guide to South East Queensland

Dept of Mines - Queensland

*

GG075

GEM IDENTIFICATION MADE EASY: A Hands-on Guide to More Confident Buying and Selling.    S/C   320pp.   An easy-to-use book that shows how anyone can learn to identify most of the gems and synthetics found in the marketplace. This practical book is essential reading for collectors, dealers or students alike to avoid costly mistakes and recognise profitable opportunities.

Matlins / Bona.

65.95

GG020

Gemmological Instruments

Read

*

GG021

Gemmologist Compendium

Webster

*

GG093

Gemmology (1988 Reprint)

Read

*

GG022

Gems (5th Edition)

Webster / Read

*

GG066

Gems, Crystals and Minerals

Sofianides / H.

*

GG088

Gems and Jewelry (2nd Edition)   S/C 

Arem

21.95

GG023

Gems and Jewelry Appraising

Miller

*

GG127

Gems Elixirs and Vibe Healing (Volume 1)   S/C 

Gurudas

30.75

GG117

Gems, Granites and Gravels

Dietrich / Skinner

*

GG024

Gems Made By Man

Nassau

*

40.00

GG025

Gemstone Enhancement

Nassau

*

GG027

Gemstones

Woodward/HB

18.95

GG072

Gemstones and Their Origins

Keller

*

GG028

Gemstones: New South Wales (Bulletin No. 18)

Dept of Mines - New South Wales

15.00

GG029

GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD.   Newly Revised & Expanded - 3rd Edition 1999.  272pp. All known gemstone types are discussed, and over 1500 full colour photos showcase each gemstone in both its natural state and its polished and cut renditions. A special section on rocks as precious stones is included as well as new-on-the-market stones, synthetics and imitations.

Walter Schumann

40.00

GG019

Gem Testing

Anderson

*

39.95

GG128

Guide in Colour: Precious & Semi Precious Stones

Bauer/Bouska

*

27.95

GG030

Guide to Man Made Gemstones

O'Donoghue

*

GG031

Handbook of Gem Identification (12th Edition)

Liddicoat

*

GG116

Heat Treatment of Rubies and Sapphires

Themeus

*

GG032

How & Where to Find Gemstones in Australia & New Zealand

Myatt

*

GG033

Identifying Man Made Gems

O'Donoghue

*

GG073

Illustrated Guide to Jewelry Appraising

Miller

*

GG106

Jade   S/C 

Fred Ward

27.50

29.95

GG034

Jade Kingdom

Desautels

*

GG085

Jade: It's History and Symbolism in China

Laufer

*

GG035

Jade: Schillers Richest Find

Stapleton

9.95

GG086

Jet Jewellery and Ornaments S/C (The cover is a little scuffed in transit)  Special price:

Muller

12.00

GG036

Jewellery and Gems: The Buying Guide

Matlins / Bonanno

32.95

GG037

Legendary Gems or Gems That Made History

Bruton

*

GG038

Lightning Ridge (New South Wales)

Ion L. Idriess

*

GG039

Macdonald Encyclopedia of Precious Stones

Cipriani

*

GG074

Modern Jewellers Consumer Guide to Colored Gems

Matlins

*

GG095

Old Jewellery

James

*

GG111

Opals   S/C  

Fred Ward

27.50

GG062

OPAL ADVENTURES.    H/C   234pp.  Covers information on opal formation, structure, pricing, cutting and setting. Here too, are confessions of an opalholic, information on the first Australian opal mines, and history of Lightning Ridge. 67 colour and B/W photos.

Downing

38.50

GG040

Opal Fields of New South Wales   

2.75

GG041

Opal Fields of Queensland (Edition 2)

*

GG102

OPAL IDENTIFICATION AND VALUE.     H/C    212pp.   New edition with added chapters and sections. Provides all the information necessary for complete analysis and evaluation of any opal from a true gem. Properly identify opals from all over the world and what characteristics affect value. Breathtaking colour photographs throughout.

Downing

79.95

GG042

Opal: South Australian Gemstone

Handbook

*

GG061

Opals of the Never Never   S/C 

Haill

12.50

GG043

Opals: Rivers of Illusions

Loneck

*

GG080

Origin of Birthstones and Stone Legends

Ghosn

10.95

GG104

Pearls   S/C 

Fred Ward

27.50

GG044

Pearls: Their Origin, Treatment & Identification

Taburraux

*

GG064

Plains of Colour (New South Wales - Opal Fields)   S/C 

Walgett Shire Council

9.95

GG045

Practical Gemmology

Webster

*

GG109

Practical Guide to Buying Diamonds

Feder

27.95

GG060

Precious Stones

Crow

*

GG081

Precious Stones (Volume 1)

Bauer

*

GG082

Precious Stones (Volume 2)

Bauer

*

GG055

Prospecting For Gemstones In Australia

Perry

*

GG122

Queensland Opal

Dept of Mines - Queensland

22.00

GG131a

Rediscover Opals in Australia (H/C)   This is an excellent book - Limited Edition.

Stephen Aracic

85.00

GG131b

Rediscover Opals in Australia (S/C)   -     Details - as above

Stephen Aracic

60.00

GG101

Rubies and Sapphires (Revised Edition)

Fred Ward

27.50

RUBY, SAPPHIRE & EMERALD BUYING GUIDE. S/C  2nd Edition, Reprint, 2004. 164pp. This book provides in-depth information on Quality Evaluation, Fakes & Synthetics, Gem Cleaning and Care, Gem Treatments, Jewellers & Appraisers and much, much more.

39.95

GG046

Sapphires of New South Wales

Dept of Mines - New South Wales

4.00

GG056

SIMON & SCHUSTER'S GUIDE TO GEMS AND PRECIOUS STONES.  S/C  384pp. Includes entries and full colour illustrations on all major gems and precious stones.

Lymann / Cipriani

39.95

GG058

Standard Catalogue of Gem Values

Sinkankas

38.50

GG047

Stories of Central Queensland (Anakie, Queensland)

James

6.75

GG048

Struck By Lightning

Taylor

16.50

GG135

THE AMBER BOOK   1995. 134pp. This is possibly one of the best books I've seen for a long time! It virtually covers everything you need know on this subject. This book explains how amber is formed, its geologic setting in the Baltics and elsewhere, practical advice on who to care for amber jewellery, how to use it for lapidary purposes, and how to detect fake amber. Includes 64 colour and 24 B/W photos.

L. Brost

49.95

GG092

The Art and Mystique of Shell Cameos

Aswad / Weinst.

27.95

GG090

The Business of Diamonds

USGS

*

GG119

The Buyer's Guide to Affordable Antique Jewelry

Miller

*

GG125

The Central Queensland Sapphire Experience. Includes all the fossicking areas.

Brochure

8.25

GG076

The Curious Lore of Precious Stones

Kunz

*

GG098

The Diamond Dictionary

GIA

*

GG083

The Diamond Ring Buying Guide (4th Edition)

Renée Newman

21.50

GG049

The Emerald

Ivan Mumme

32.95

GG026

The Gemstone Identifier

Greenbaum

*

GG118

The Gold Jewellery Buying Guide

Renée Newman

38.50

GG050

The Handbook of Jade        (The cover is a little scuffed in transit)     Special price:

Hemrich

9.95

47.50

GG121

The Lapidary Journal Index (1947 - 1991)

Lapidary Journal

*

GG124

The Occurrence of Opal at Lightning Ridge and Grawin (New South Wales) - Photocopy.

Dept of Mines - New South Wales

5.50

GG051

The Opal Snatchers

Gauvin

*

GG087

The Pearl Buying Guide (2nd Edition)

Renée Newman

32.95

GG107

Photo under construction

Renée Newman

GG054

The World of Sapphires

Ivan Mumme

*

GG052

Tourmaline Group

Dietrich

*

GG053

Turquoise: The Gem of Centuries

Branson

21.95

GG136

TURQUOISE UNEARTHED:   An Illustrated Guide    S/C  2002. 74pp. This book showcases exquisite examples of rough and polished natural turquoise from more than twenty 'classic' mines. This book is appealing to rock-hounds and serious collectors alike, Turquoise Unearthed is a definitive, contemporary visual guide - here, too, are spectacular works by modern jewellers, along with fascinating ancient and historic Native American turquoise jewellery and ceremonial objects. 

J.D. & J.P. Lowry

39.95

GG120

What You Need to Know About Gold and Silver

Branson

13.50

GG137

WORLD OF GEMSTONES    H/C  1996. 191pp. Here in 260 vivid photographs are over 80 species and varieties of gemstones from across the world -in their natural shapes, cut and mounted in jewelry. included are not only the classic gemstones and precious metals, but also many recently discovered stones, others made by living things - pearls, amber and coral - and even some common rocks, whose uniqueness stands out only after they have been cut and polished. Read about their origin and properties, their history, astrology, and legendary healing powers - and you might find a gemstone that could change your life! 

R. Duda & L. Rejl

35.00

LAPIDARY

LP001

ADVANCED CABOCHON CUTTING     S/C   64pp.  Learn how to master special shaped cabochon cutting, assembled stones, star stones, and cat's eyes. Special sections on opal and jade.

Cox

12.00

LP002

All About Gemcutting   S/C 

Barnett

16.50

LP004

Artistry in Cabochons   S/C

Ferguson

12.95

LP005

CABOCHON CUTTING. S/C    64pp.  Illustrations, photos, and detailed instructions show how to cut a cabochon. Everything to start a craftsperson on the way to expert cutting. Answers all the questions from dopping to setting stones.  64pp.

Cox

12.00

LP031

CREATING WITH SOAPSTONE:   Simple Techniques, Beautiful Projects. S/C  1997. 96pp. This excellent book is translated from the German language which deals in all the facets in soapstone carving. From how to choose a piece of stone and the basic tools required. How to carve with step-by-step instructions with photos and practical projects which you can do.

K. Haberstich

29.95

LP024

Fetishes and Carvings of the South West   S/C 

Branson

20.95

59.95

LP006

Fundamentals of Gemstone Carving

Kennedy

*

LP007

Gemcutting: A Lapidary Handbook

Smith / Schromm

18.75

LP008

Gemcutting: A Lapidary Manual

John Sinkankas

*

LP025

Gemstone Tree and Picture Creations

Carroll

*

LP009

Gem Tumbling and Baroque Jewelry Making

Victors

14.50

LP010

HANDBOOK OF GEMSTONE CARVING.    S/C  48pp.  Complete guide with step-by-step instructions for carving flat works, carvings in the round and portraits in stone. Includes equipment and tools needed to carve gemstones.

Wertz

14.00

LP011

How to Make Gemstone Jewelry Boxes

Hill

*

LP012

HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH GEMSTONES.  S/C  32pp. How to turn pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels. Guide to tumbling equipment. Illustrated in colour and B/W photos.   32pp.

Wexler

7.75

LP013

HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVES.   S/C  30pp. How to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. Subjects include trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing and equipment. Illustrated in colour.

Riggle

7.75

LP029

INTRODUCTION TO LAPIDARY   S/C   1987. 196pp. The author describes the processes, tools and equipment of each of this fascinating hobby, helping the reader choose a technique, get started the right way, and determine which tools will work best to achieve specific results. She also describes the rewards of tumbling rocks, making cabochons, carving gem materials, lapping, cutting spheres, making beads, and facetting. One of most popular books as an introduction of lapidary … hence its title.

Patsy C. Kraus

35.00

LP014

Lapidary for Beginners

Fletcher

*

39.95

29.95

LP030

OPAL ADVANCED CUTTING & SETTING.  S/C  144pp.  Master opal cutting and design information applicable to any cabochon material. In this sequel to 'Opal Cutting Made Easy' , Learn all the techniques regularly offered in other books plus new hints, information and ideas not previously in print.

Downing

39.95

LP015

Opal and How to Work It   S/C 

Barnett

*

LP028

OPAL CUTTING MADE EASY    S/C  100pp.  Proven step-by-step approach to cutting opal. East-to-use guide that takes the beginner through the first stone to advanced cutting techniques, including doublet and triplet making.

Downing

24.70

LP016

Painted Rock Creatures

Lauritzen

*

LP017

Pebble Pets and Rock Rascals

French

*

LP018

Plastic and Gemstones

Cox

*

LP019

Practical Gemcutting

Perry

16.50

LP020

Rock and Gem Polishing

Fletcher

*

15.00

LP021

Secrets of Creative Gemstone Cutting

Sherman

*

LP026

Specialized Gem Cutting: A Gemcutter's Handbook   (The cover is a little scuffed in transit)    Special price:

Cox

9.95

LP022

Star Gems

Hoffman

*

LP003

THE ART OF GEM CUTTING.     S/C   96pp.  Teaches how to buy rough stones, cut the gems, choose the right equipment, and how to properly use the equipment. A popular guide that gets the reader started on the right path and builds an interest in many phases of the hobby of gem cutting.

Dake

13.50

LP027

Trophy Winning Cuts

Giacomini

*

LP023

Tumbling Techniques

Daniel

*

FACETING

FT001

Comprehensive Faceting Instructions

Hoffman

*

FT002

Comprehensive Gem Diagrams

Hoffman

*

FT004

Diagrams for Faceting (Edition 1)

Vargas

*

FT005

Diagrams for Faceting (Edition 2)

Vargas

*

FT006

Diagrams for Faceting (Edition 3)

Vargas

*

FT014

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Facets

Grelick

19.50

FT007

Elementary Faceting Instructions

Gemmasta

*

FT008

FACET CUTTER'S HANDBOOK    S/C     64pp.  This book contains everything the reader needs to know in order to facet gemstones expertly. Includes 22 beautiful cuts.

Soukup

12.00

FT009

Faceting for Amateurs (2nd Edition - Revised)

Vargas

*

FT003

Faceting for Amateurs (3rd Edition)

Vargas

*

FT013

Faceting Without Tears

Wheeley

*

FT010

Techniques of Master Faceting

Gerald L. Wykoff

*

FT011

The Faceting Handbook

Reed/Peters

*

FT012

Trophy Winning Facet Cuts

Giacomini

*

JEWELLERY MAKING

JM001

A Silversmith's Manual

Cuzner

38.50

JM034

Advanced Beadwork

Poris

27.50

JM002

Antique and Twentieth Century Jewelry

Becker

*