Diamonds and Diplomas

Diamonds and Diplomas
Author: Bill Ballew
Publisher: Booklocker.Com Incorporated
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780967039329

Playing college baseball is a realistic goal for most talented high school players who want to further their careers on the field and in the classroom. The key to making that goal a reality is centered on building relationships and navigating the proper channels. In DIAMONDS AND DIPLOMAS: How To Get Recruited To Play College Baseball, author Bill Ballew explains the various steps potential student-athletes must take in order to advance to the next level.

The Diamond Compendium

The Diamond Compendium
Author: DeeDee Cunningham
Publisher: Robert Hale
Total Pages: 888
Release: 2011-02-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780719804113

Sought after, fought over, hoarded, hidden, and stolen--diamonds remain one of mankind's greatest obsessions. Diamond represents the most concentrated form of wealth on the planet and the hardest known natural substance. Covering everything from the origin of diamonds and their properties, through mining, the four Cs of grading and marketing, to modern high-tech treatments, fancy colored diamonds, and synthetics, The Diamond Compendium presents the body of diamond knowledge in a simple and understandable way. Written by a diamond expert this book is based on thousands of hours of research with specialists worldwide. Whether you are using this book to learn the facts about purchasing diamonds, understand the trade, prepare for formal examinations, or simply satisfy your curiosity, The Diamond Compendium is the most thorough, absorbing, and comprehensive book on the market.

Diamonds

Diamonds
Author: Antoinette Leonard Matlins
Publisher: Gemstone Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2006
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0943763460

Whether you are buying a diamond for an engagement ring, anniversary, to commemorate a special moment, or for personal pleasure, today it is more important than ever to understand what you are buying. There are new shapes and cuts, fancy colours, high-tech treatments, and sophisticated frauds. There are new ways to buy -- such as Internet auctions and TV shopping. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. Practical, comprehensive, and easy to understand, this book offers in depth all the information you need to buy sparkling diamonds with confidence, including: What is a diamond?; The factors affecting quality differences in diamonds; Diamond grading reports and how to interpret them; How to compare prices; How to spot differences in stones that may appear to be the same quality; How to protect yourself from misrepresentation; Questions to ask when buying any diamond; What to get in writing; How to get what you want within your budget; Important information about buying on the Internet and much more.

Diamonds

Diamonds
Author: Renee Newman
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780228103318

The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.

Herd Register

Herd Register
Author: American Jersey Cattle Club
Publisher:
Total Pages: 940
Release: 1928
Genre: Cattle
ISBN:

Diamonds

Diamonds
Author: Frank Bertram Wade
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1916
Genre: Diamonds
ISBN:

Drum

Drum
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 496
Release: 1997
Genre: Africa
ISBN:

Introduction to Gemstone Astrology

Introduction to Gemstone Astrology
Author: Ram Babu Sao
Publisher: Ram Babu Sao
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2024-09-14
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Gemology is the science dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It is considered a geosciences and a branch of mineralogy. This book, ‘Introduction to Gemstone Astrology’ is a unique book, which is very informative and also easy to understand. One book is truly the equivalent of several books on Gemstones Astrology. You can make predictions of suitable gemstones as per the horoscope of individual or your family member with the help of this single book. This provides some of the elementary and in depth essential elements on complete gemstone predictions. Many of the basics on gemstone astrology are explained in detail. “Money is Prosperity”. Astrology is not knowing your future, but planning your future by averting the misshapenness by action in the right time by wearing Gems, wearing Yantras, chanting Mantras and Prayers. It is important to realize that success comes only with the right actions at the right time. The whole secret of Astrology is “Right Timing”. This Book provides the best gemstone for successful ventures such as starting a business, buying a home, or investing in the Stock Market. JP Morgan made a fortune using a suitable gemstone. This knowledge is made available to you though this book. By using the book, your life will be more prosperous than ever before. It is important to work “Smartly” but not hard. Many people need to know about their financial status. Money controls the way we live our lives, and this amazing readings will give you the insight, you need to take control of your financial future. It could be one of the most important gemstones reading that you will get through this book that can truly change your life. This book will isolate time to capture the situation and reveal its significance. At last, you have discovered a direct channel that will allow you an insight into your own destiny by wearing a suitable and correct gemstone. Many “psychic services” charge you as much as $50, $75, or even $100 for a single reading of gemstone selection, but, this book offers