By
Frank B. Wade
"I shall speak a little more of the diamonds, that they who know them not may not be deceived by chapmen who go through the country selling them, for whoever will buy the diamond, it is needful that he know them, ..."—Chap. XIV., The Voyages and Travels of Sir John Maundeville.
Table of Contents
| I.— | Colour. |
| II.— | Flaws. |
| III.— | "Make." |
| IV.— | Repairing and Recutting. |
| V.— | Mounting. |
| VI.— | Buying the Engagement Ring. |
G. P. Putnam's Sons
New York London
A Book of Precious Stones
The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals and an Account of Their Scientific, Commercial, Artistic, and Historical Aspects