By Antoinette Matlins and Antonio Bonanno
Quality Paperback
304 Pages
$24.95
Review by Cheri Sicard
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You might be asking yourself what is a book about jewelry doing on a travel site, but the truth is, jewelry is one of the most frequently purchased items by tourists traveling abroad. What vacationer doesn't dream of finding fabulous bargains prices on diamonds in Africa, jade in China, pearls in Japan, or rubies and sapphires in Thailand?

Unfortunately, says co-author and gemologist Antoinette Matlins, many travelers return home to find that their "bargains" aren't all they were cracked up to be. "Because many countries do not have the 'fair trade' regulations found in the U.S., the incidence of fraud and misrepresentation encountered abroad are quite high," states Matlins.

An otherwise wonderful trip spoils quickly when you find you've been cheated. However, Matlins points out, there's no reason to fear buying gems and jewelry abroad, as long as you understand what to look for, and what to look out for. This invaluable 304 page resource opens the traveler's eyes to the dazzling array of gems and jewelry choices available today and also provides the knowledge needed to avoid the pitfalls of buying, anywhere in the world.

Paul Harvey of Paul Harvey News says Jewelry and Gems: The Buying Guide will "entertain and enlighten all its' readers and save some from heartbreak. Recommended reading."

Extensive illustrations and charts provide easy reference for travelers.

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