A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public

"A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public" by Frank Bertram Wade is a guide from the early 1900s that gives jewelers and gem fans the knowledge they need to spot real precious stones, understand what they're worth, and tell them apart from fakes. The book helps people in the jewelry business and others learn about gems by mixing what you need to know for the trade with scientific facts, so anyone can understand it, even without special training. It highlights how customers are getting smarter about gems, so jewelers need to know more to make good sales and give correct appraisals, teaching a step-by-step way to recognize gems by their features, like how they bend light and how hard they are, especially useful for those intimidated by the science of gems.