Is there a guide to identifying gemstones?

Answer by  Lorrennon (79)

Identifying gemstones can be tougher than you think. Using a guide helps, but does not guarantee accuracy. With that said, I reccomend using Simon & Schuster's 'Guide to Gems and Precious Stones'. Another excellent source is your local Gem & Mineral Club. This can be found through the American Federation of Minerolgical Society's website.

Answer by  eatwrite (1559)

Book stores sells books entitled Gemstones: Understanding, identifying and Buying gemstones. The International Gem Society reference library would be helpful too.

Answer by  Feasel (1766)

Crystal bible is really good. It shows you the stone, and tells you about color variations and some of the properties each stone is believed to have if you're looking for that as well.

Answer by  anna1034 (25)

The guidelines for identifying the gemstones includes International Gem Society Reference Library,Gemhunter -finding Gems and Gold,Wikipedia - The free Encyclopedia. Names of some books Gemstone buying guide,Gemstones of the world.