The Gemstone Detective

Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Australia

Kim Rix

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Filament Publishing Ltd
22 January 2019

Antiques & collectables: buyer's guides; Antiques & collectables: jewellery; Hobbies; Travel & holiday guides

Series: The Gemstone Detective

This handy tourist guide is the must-have item to pack into your suitcase if you're planning a trip to Australia. Known as `the land Down Under', Australia is renowned for its exquisite gemstones and jewellery; notably, Black Opals, Sapphires and Pink Diamonds.

An integral part of the `Gemstone Detective' series, written by Kim Rix, a gemmologist (GIA) and professional photographer who has travelled to more than 50 countries, this book gives you sufficient knowledge to ensure that you bring home the real deal - not a fake!

Where's the best place to buy? and What do I look for? are the two most commonly asked questions. This invaluable handbook answers those questions and many more based on first-hand, up-to-date research. Whether you are shopping for an engagement ring or special anniversary gift, or perhaps for a memento of your trip, Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Australia will hold your hand through the experience leaving you feeling happy and proud of your new purchase.

Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in the `Gemstone Detective' series to provide readers with up-to-date and trusted information. Her aim is to help travellers avoid the cons, tricks and disappointments of a bad buying decision. Without this book, you could make a very expensive mistake!

By: Kim Rix
Imprint: Filament Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781912635252
ISBN 10: 1912635259
Series: The Gemstone Detective
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 22 January 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kim Rix is a professional photographer and gemmologist (GIA). Based in London where she lives with her husband, Kim travels extensively and has gathered a vast amount of the best local knowledge from her world-wide contacts.