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 Post subject: The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation and
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:05 am 
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Hi,

Does anyone have opinions on either of these books? They not inexpensive so I'd like to hear your ideas.

The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation
Carmona

Handbook Of Fine Jewelry
Schiffer

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Bill


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 Post subject: Re: The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation and
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Hi Bill,

I don't have information on those books, but if you have an iPhone you might try downloading the "Carats" app. It has several measurement converters and will also do gemstone weight estimates. Enter the length, width, depth, select from a list of materials and cut styles, and you'll get your estimate. I've found it to be fairly accurate for classic cut styles; less so for new designs.

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 Post subject: Re: The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation and
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Often the software downloads just cover common shapes.
I have The Complete Handbook for Gemstone Weight Estimation by Carmona

and have found it useful for estimating unusual shapes......for instance I used it to estimate the weight of the beryl in these Buccellati earrings:
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