Beginners Guide to Gems and Jewelry-Your Guide to Precious Gems and Jewelry-Learning the Lingo-What About Carats-Evaluating Color-Judging Transparency and Clarity-All About Cuts-Learn About Cat's Eye and Stars-Pros and Cons of Synthetics-What Are the Different Types of Stones-Evaluating Gemstones-How to Spot Fraud-Caring for Your Jewelry-Where and How Gemstones Are Mined-Buying Wholesale-Hand-crafted Jewelry-Learning the Lingo