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Discover the Healing Power of Gemstones!You will learn how and why gem healing works, the healing properties of dozens of stones, and practice the Ancient Art of Laying-on-of-Stones.Practical knowledge and intuitive wisdom are combined with beautiful photographs. ... Read more

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I'm having Great Gemstone Journeys Thanks to Dr. Kaehr
This is just a great book!Many stones are listed and the pictures are great, very clear. When you go to purchase a stone, bring this book with you for easy reference. The text is interesting, never boring.Goes a little beyond the basics, but not too wordy. Dr. Kaehr discusses how and why gem healing works. Also, there are chapters on selecting stones, cleaning them, making elixirs (easier than I thought!),and how to use them for healing purposes. Speaking from experience, you can carry a stone in your pocket or put one under your pillow. Just go by the guidelines in this book and see for yourself how well stones can work for you. It's amazing!
A great gift. I'm giving this book and a stone to all my friends for their birthdays this year. It's only Januaury and I've given 6.All have loved receiving it and I feel very good giving it!

Gemstone Journeys
Great read and reference book!It has good information for the beginner and the advance believers.

Thought-provoking information
Anyone interested in the effects of gemstones on their own (or others') energy levels will find this a good place to start. The books is well written, as is usual with Dr. Kaehr, and provides good information.

A Vibrant Universe is Alive & Well!
Finally, a book on gemstones and healing that goes beyond mere descriptions and remedies. This book has the most vivid and clear photography I've ever seen on crystals. In addition to that, Dr. Shelley Kaehr does a remarkable job in sharing with the reader her "experience" of working with these gems of Mother Gaia. This is not another clinical treatise on the subject, Dr. Kaehr strikes gold again with another excellent adventure! ... Read more

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Gems and Crystals From the American Museum of Natural History
Wonderful book. Excellent photographs of the gemstones and crystals. Lots of information regarding the history of the gemstones and where it is being mined currently. I highly recommend this book for a person who wants great pictures and/or a survey of the most common gemstones on the market. I would love to have their collection of stones.

Good book for school projects
I desperatly needed to find info on Tourmaline and this book gave me all the info i needed to write my paper

An Unbeatable Reference Source for Gems and Minerals!
This oversized "coffee table" style book, contains some of the most impressive gem and mineral photography in print.The photos were taken by Erica and Harold Van Pelt who are the most revered gemological photographers in the world.In addition, the text is well organized and flawlessly researched. Gems and Crystals really captures the magic responsible for mankind's obsession with gem minerals.I highly recommend this bookto anyone with a passion for gems. ... Read more

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Healing with Gemstones and Crystals provides a complete guide to healing the body, mind, and spirit with the aid of gemstones and crystals. Written by healer Diane Stein, this work packs a wealth of information and instructions on every page. Readers will learn how to choose gemstones and will learn chakras and the hara line for gemstone energy work. ... Read more

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Just What I Was Looking For
Good discussion of the spiritual aspect of crystal and gemstone work. Just the subject material I was hoping to find.

Crystal Healing
I have a huge collection of Crystal Healing books in my home library.This one is a recent addition.Ms. Stein has written many book on healing energy and I do own a few Reiki books by her.This book is well written in an easy to understand language.This author writes from her personal experience and knowledge. I am happy to own this book and have re- read it several times.

This Book is My Bible
I loved this book from the moment I picked it up.It is easy and straight forward.This book is my bible to healing with gemstones and crystals.

When I first got the book I read through each and every healing crystal description and marked-up who I thought could use some of the gemstones, I also underlined what I thought was the most important parts of the description to me, so now when I'm looking up something I can quickly scan through.

It taught me more about chakras than I previously knew and opened up a whole new world for me and got me started down the path of doing crystal healings myself.I previously used laying-on-hands but the crystals just intensify it more.

A nice book for beginners, but not very comprehensive
This book was actually sent to me by mistake. I ordered Stein's book on gem elixirs in order to pass it around during a workshop on the same topic.

The book is very concise and easy-to-use. It does cover a couple hundred stones, including a couple that are less common. However, beyond that, the scope of the book is quite limited. Stein has a love for the healing properties of minerals, but this book just does not convey all of what it could.

hot stones
the author forgot that lead crystal is useful for healing of hangovers...fill the crystal goblet with with the hair of the dog and, presto, no more hangover.and of course, putting a piece of granite over your friend's head will cure an achy toe, right after you drop the rock on his head...presto!achy toe forgotten!now, the most valuable one is so secret that I can't....well, just for all the nu wagers, rock hounds, crystal meth smokers and random wimdips....put a piece of rock salt (it is a crystal) under your tongue its guaranteed to do something....but I forget what!!!! AM SHANTY AM.(AM NOT!!!) ... Read more

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An innovative and holistic approach that combines the healing powers of gemstones with reflexology therapy

• Presents a synergistic therapy that can help numerous mental and physical disorders

• Includes illustrated instructions for determining the specific needs of a disorder and how to apply the therapy

Combining the healing energy of crystals and reflexology therapy, Gemstone Reflexology offers a holistic approach to triggering the body’s self-healing energies to deal with a large number of mental and physical disorders, ranging from hear­tache to heart disease. The treatment is based on using eight gemstone wands--agate, amethyst, fluorite, heliotrope, rock crystal, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, and sodalite--that allow users to direct the healing power of the crystals to activate designated pressure points.

Every gemstone has specific healing properties. When crafted into wands, these gems enable the patient to apply the perfect amount of pressure on the appropriate acupressure point. The energies of the crystal combine with the energies released by the pressure on the reflexology point to produce a powerful force for healing. Readers are provided a system of kinetic analysis to determine the appropriate stone and pressure point for their specific condition. Sodalite, for example, has a beneficial effect on mental health, which is increased when applied to the pressure points corresponding to the head; agate helps in the treatment of skin disorders; and amethyst restores vigor. The book contains illustrated instructions that show the treatment areas for a wide range of conditions, including earaches, headaches and migraines, back and joint pain, colds and flu, low blood pressure, intestinal cramps, cardiovascular disease, and depression.
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Lotus Guide magazine
Gemstone Reflexology
By Nora Kircher ISBN 1-59477-121-7, Healing Arts Press, 2006

All things are of universal energy and exist physically as the manifestation of an energy at a particular vibratory rate. This book describes how to combine the healing energy of crystals and gems with known reflexology and acupressure points on the body to enhance the body's own healing power. For anyone looking for self-treatment or to complement another method that has been used successfully, this book will be of assistance with its very explicit graphics and charts.

Karyl Clark, A Touch Better Reflexology, 530-518-1646

Gemstone Health
Anyone looking to improve your health? Gemstones are a wonderful way to increase the energy in the body. Gemstones on their own are amazing & combined with reflexology have a tremendous benefit.
This book is an easy & understandable read.

A good book
Im from Brazil and here there are a few books on crystal healing. The association of crystals and the tradicional chinese medicine, the use in reflexology is wonderful. Very useful! I recomend! ... Read more

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Great Book!
I have bought and sold crystal healing books over the years. Healing Crystals is by far the best. I love Melody's books (who doesn't?), but Cassandra Eason spells it out in clear and simple directions the methods she uses. It always annoyed me when a book would say 'let the crystal tell you what to do'. I personally needed a little more direction in the beginning. I would definitely recommend this book - and I have - to anyone interested in learning about this ancient method of healing. Using her suggestions I have gotten great results - and that is what counts.

Getting its use!
Great encyclopedic reference.This book was my second and I like it best - even after the third and fourth book on crystals.It got me interested in and aware of more gem stones and crystals.Not every one is mentioned, but they DO have quite a number of unusual stones included. I take a gander at the Internet for what I can't find in this book.Neat stuff.

love it
This is a great book if you are just starting to learn about healing rock/crystals.It is easy to follow and has great pictures.Very helpful in identifying many crystals and their uses.

Excellent for beginers!
I liked the way it's organized. Has most of the information I expected with beautiful illustrations.Will recommend this book for basic stone learning.

Just what I wanted
I had been looking for a book of this type for awhil. A friend gave me the name, so I ordered it. ... Read more

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This exhaustive reference guide lists a variety of crystals that can be used to assist with all of your healing needs . Comprehensive lists suggests crystals for use in Body (Physical Issues), Mind (Emotional/Mental Issues) and Soul (Higher Self, Source Self).A handy Cross Reference Index by Crystals and Cross Reference by Numerical Vibration has been added so that you can alternately choose by stone or number.Learn how to work with your crystals to create and lay out your own crystal grids or charge and purify water. Various crystal cleaning and clearing methods are also shared. A perfect reference guide for beginners to seasoned crystal healers. This will definitely be your "go to" guide! ... Read more

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short but sweet
Short but easy to locate both the need and the stone.A good supplementary book to healing with stones.

Excellent crystal resource!
I have the first edition of this book and it is a favorite of mine, well used! When I heard that a second edition was coming I was excited to see what was new. I was not disappointed! The cross reference sections are great! Whether you have the first edition, or if this is your first introduction to crystals and Kristi Huggins, get this book and you won't be disappointed!

A handy guide
Found this reference guide to be a quick, easy to use manual when seeking to add an appropriate crystal frequency for a particular purpose - whether physical health, spiritual awakening, or peace and prosperity. Extensive, but light in weight, on more than one occasion this manual was an ideal traveling companion when working with crystal energies.

This is my favorite book
I have many books on gems and crystals, and this is the most useful, and it has become my favorite. The other reviews give you lots of details, but if you want a practical, easy to use book, this is it.

Good reference book
This is basically a reference book that is great for looking up a symptom or trait that one wants to work on whether physical, emotional, or spiritual.No photos so the reader would have to know what their gemstones looked like.Brief overview of chakras, and cleansing and properly storing your collection.Different authors vary on what stones are used for what (interesting), but overall, a thin but handy little reference book for your library. ... Read more

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Balance the energy body...step-by-step. Learn how to addthe focused power of the mineral kingdom to enhance self healing andhelp others to heal.

In their book, The Newcastle Guide to Healing with Crystals, Chase andPawlik cover how and why to use the broad-spectrum effects of clearquartz crystals.

Now they focus on the specialized effects of over 70 gemstones and howto use them separately and in combination to balance the physical,emotional and spiritual body.

This detailed and practical guide includes over 25 specific chakralayouts, the use of sound to amplify the gemstones' healing power, andcombining gem essences with personal affirmations. Also there isimportant new information channeled from the Devas of the individualgemstones which gives the reader access to a more direct spiritualconnection to the stones. ... Read more

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Simplicity
This is a must have book for anyone getting started in crystal healing.It covers so much information on the physical and spritual aspects of gemstones.Teaches making gem essences, gem energy, choosing gemstones and caring for them to just name a few.The illustrations are easy to read andmany in the book.This is a very easy book to read and understand ... Read more

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Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery is a practical and comprehensive guide to the magickal world of precious and semi-precious stones. Written by a modern Witch with firsthand knowledge of the occult properties of stones, this book is filled with numerous spells and rituals, enchanting Pagan folklore, and useful magickal correspondences. It also explores gemstone curses and cures, and the many ways in which gemstones can be utilized as amulets for magickal workings, as oracles for revealing the future, and as tools for healing one's body, mind, and spirit. With the aid of this book, you will learn how to properly cleanse and charge stones, and also how to make homemade gemstone elixirs. You will discover the secrets of using stones to increase your wealth, facilitate clairvoyant abilities, invoke deities, ward off bad luck and evil influences, draw love into your life, and so much more! ... Read more

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gemstones
A good book on gemstones and meaning.I just wish the author had gone more in depth in linking stones to deities.

I'm pleased..
Well, when I got the book I quickly jumped right into it. The beginning of the book was all about herself pretty much, stating how she got her first stone and blah blah blah. I liked the information about cleansing and preparing, but she missed a few stones that are my strong stones. Like tigers-eye, and hemetite. This is a good reference book for your library, but I would def get another one, that lists ALL the stones.

Not the best, nor the worst
For a concise guide, I was still anticipating something more than this. It is great for beginners, and it has a Pagan view to working with stones. Thus, it definitely adds more folklore to the mix. This book discusses some of the famous 'cursed' stones, amuletic magick, and elixirs. Perhaps the best reason to add it to one's collection (if not the only one) is to use it for all of the tables of correspondences.

This is a good book to keep around for a quick reference guide or for constructing spells based upon stone magick. The tables are very useful, though there are other books with more comprehensive sections than this.

Capitalizing On The Term: "Sorcery"
Yet another typical fluffy bunny book masquerading as something sinister. That's chic nowadays. What garbage. She's a lovely lady, I met her at a festival once and briefly chatted with her, but her books suck eggs. Sorry Gerina but that's true in my book.

Wanna learn real sorcery? Try Tarostar, Brujo Negro, Brother Moloch, Chuck Cosimano, or one of those guys. They're dark, mad and won't hold back the truth. Look up their books and see what you're missing.

Save your money. I traded this book away to some kid for some Pokemon cards for my kid's collection. Yeah it's that bad!

An Excellent Guide to Gemstones and Magick
This is one of the best books on gemstone magick ever published. It covers everything from gemstone amulets to elixirs, and has a comprehensive table of correspondences, which I found extremely useful. Unlike similar books by Melody and Cunningham, it covers both the light and the darker uses of stones, and is also full of spells and wonderful pagan folklore. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the magickal aspects of gemstones! ... Read more

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New edition of the "unofficial" bible for jewelry and gem buyers--completely updated, expanded and revised!

Purchasing gems and jewelry can be a magical experience, filled with excitement and anticipation. But lack of information, error, or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming, and costly.

To help you avoid the pitfalls and keep the magic, two internationally respected experts on buying gems and jewelry put their inside knowledge to work for you in this easy-to-read, easy-to-use guide. It is filled with practical advice and is designed to make it easy for you to have all the information you need to buy gems and jewelry with confidence.

Recommended by consumer and jewelry trade reviewers around the world, it is already in use in over 100 countries and has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Hungarian, Russian and Japanese. Over 400,000 copies are now in print and this revised, updated, expanded edition covers even more: buying and selling on the internet, dazzling new diamond cuts, recently discovered gems ... and new treatments and trickery to look out for. There are fascinating mythical and magical tidbits, and practical tips that could only come from an insider. In simple, straightforward terms you'll learn about the four Cs and how to juggle them to get what you want, at the price you want to pay; what to look for, and look out for; all about gold and platinum, jewelry design, and some of the country's leading designers. You'll learn what questions to ask and what to get in writing, and even how to select the jeweler, appraiser, and insurer.

The authors leave no stone unturned to give you everything you need to know--whether you are a novice or a connoisseur. With Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide, you'll find the experience can be a joy, and the gems and jewelry you select a source of lasting pleasure!

"An appropriate book for the uninformed public, but more than that, it is a good reference book for jewelers and their staffs, gem collectors, students of gemology, travelers, teachers, and even those who know gemology but want a state-of-the-art review."
-- Lapidary Journal ... Read more

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There's simply nothing like it on the market
The collaborative work of Antoinette Matlins, PG & A.C. Bonanno, FGA, PG, ASA, "Jewelry & Gems: The Buying Guide" has been completely updated and expanded into its seventh edition, and deserves repeated, ongoing mention as a powerful guide for any consumer interested in buying gems and jewelry. New gems, designs, and prices pack a reference any gem and jewelry buyer must have, covering everything from false claims to key questions to ask when buying. It's been recommended by us before - and deserves ongoing attention and interest, as there's simply nothing like it on the market!

bought as a gift for someone's wish list
I bought this for my daughter because it was the first item on her Amazon wish list.

7th Edition, Better than Ever.
There is a very good reason why Antoinette Matlin's Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide is now in a 7th edition, In our increasingly disposable world it remains relevant.In her latest update of this venerable classic, Matlins provides new and up to date information on: changes in color grading diamonds, the latest on artificial treatments used to improve gems, she has expanded the section on evaluating the quality of colored gemstones.In addition she tells her readers: how to juggle the "four Cs" to get what is important to you rather than what is important to the jeweler...she gives you the facts jewelers are not telling you.Her section on jewelry includes: information on the increasing popularity ofpalladium and platinum alloys--and other precious metals together with alternative metals being showcased in designer jewelry, including tungsten carbide and new titanium alloys along with updated price guides for diamonds, colored stones and pearls.

In short, if you don't know the product, Antoinette Matlin's Jewelry & Gems, The Buying Guide will help you navigate through the thorny thickets of the jewelry and gem world and aid you making the right selection at the best possible price. Read it, you may become your jeweler's worst nightmare.

Richard W. Wise, author: Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur's Guide to Precious Gemstones

Useful and invaluable resource
I just purchased the Jewelry and Gems Buying Guide, after getting the Colored Gemstones.All I can say is, Wow!What a fantastic book!Antoinette Matlins has really knocked it out of the park with the newest edition of this book.After purchasing Colored Gemstones (and loving it!), I decided to treat myself to Jewelry and Gems and I am so glad I did.I was a little nervous that there might be some repetition but was pleasantly surprised.The author keeps everything simplified, so even a novice such as myself can use the information to make informed decisions.I hope to eventually purchase the instruments such as the loupe and filter [...])Colored Gemstones, 2nd Edition: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies and Other Colored Gemstones

Detailed information...particularly on diamonds
I have recently purchased several books on gemstone analysis, pricing, and all the information that is critical when purchasing (or considering to purchase) these stones.All books have some discussion on even semi-precious gemstones and that helps flesh out what buyers of jewelry or collectors want these days.In regards to this book, it has fantastic charts and some of the more detailed information on various subjects such as:various names & misnomers of gemstones, great pricing guides per carat weight and other factors, how treatments affects stone and pricing, gemstone clarity classification, and more.The figures are primarily line drawings (well done) and two sections of colored images to help one visualize some of the factors described in the book.I truly wish more color images would be included, particularly as they are often a help when REALLY getting a sense as to what to look for (positive and negative) when you are seriously in the market for gemstones.

The text is extremely well written and provides sound recommendation AND education to those not trained within a formal educational environment.As this book was last updated in 2006, one has to keep in mind that the pricing is always fluctuating with gemstones and metals (e.g. gold).I was pleased to see a section on metal analysis, particularly since I like white gold as I wear more silver than gold, and learn what other elements are in the metal in order to properly classify.I now know that nickel is a component of white gold, thus explaining my slight irritation when wearing one of my wedding rings (one worn during work and the other for formal occassions).

Keep in mind - approximately one-third of the book is on diamonds; the rest of the book discusses gemstone/metal/appraising/design/style/setting/venues for purchasing/etc. This makes sense as diamonds are the king of the gemstones.After reading that section, I definitely do feel more confident when I will evaluate diamonds on my own.Even though the other topics are not covered in the immense detail as diamonds, the information is very sound and helpful.This book is for the serious gemstone buyer...not for one who wants the basics or pretty pictures to help them on their quest for their favorite gemstone. ... Read more

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Have you ever fallen in love with a ring or necklace? Perhaps there's a reason! Gems and crystals have metaphysical and healing qualities that can support you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This innovative guide will help you choose a piece of jewelry ideal for your unique life path.

Diamonds enhance your creativity. Rubies teach us about love. Opals fuel intuition and offer healing. Which stones are right for you? Shakti Carola Navran offers a thorough introduction to astrology to help you identify the challenges and spiritual needs evident in your birth chart. A detailed list of sixty-four gems and crystals—with full-color photos of polished stones and finished jewelry—makes it easy to find the minerals that can balance these conflicting energies. You'll learn how to "program" your stone with joy, peace of mind, self-confidence, or any other quality. There's also helpful information for choosing the form (ring, earrings, or necklace), selecting the metal setting, and incorporating symbols into your unique piece of jewelry.

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Jewelry & Gems for Self-discovery:Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul
What a fascinating book to read!I loved sharing Shakti's journey of discovery with her.It was fun to read from cover to cover in addition to being an invaluable resource book for anyone who wears, buys, or creates jewelry.
The astrology information was so simply explained, clarifying many questions I have always had about the stars.
Before you purchase another piece of jewelry, you must read this!

A Gem of a Book
Shakti Navran has created a book as beautiful and radiant as the gems she describes so perfectly. This book certainly did delight my eye as well as my mind and my heart. And, it did affirm the connection between my body and my soul... so much so that I will be much more conscious of chosing the jewelry that I wear. Thank you Shakti for recognizing and teaching us about the beauty and healing that nature provides. This is an amazingly accurate reflection of the beauty and healing that you share with the world in so many ways.

Donna Bradley/ Radiance Center

Makes for an outstanding guide perfect for new age libraries
JEWELRY & GEMS FOR SELF-DISCOVERY: CHOOSING GEMSTONES THAT DELIGHT THE EYE & STRENGTHEN THE SOUL provides a different focus on jewelry, discussing 'soul jewelry' and using the author's thirty plus years of experience in both jewelry design and astrology to fine purpose. This discussion of the metaphysical properties of over sixty precious stones makes for an outstanding guide perfect for new age libraries.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Jewelry and Gems for Self Discovery
This book is informative and very innovative in the way it links the love of
gemstones to astrology.I highly recomend it.

Thank You Shakti!
I just want to thank you for writing this book! You can tell that you poured your heart and soul into it! I have recently become interested in astrology, but have been overwhelmed by so much information. This book made it all very much easier for me to understand. I have also recently been interested in crystals and gemstones and their unique qualities. This book is revolutionary in that it easily puts the two worlds together in an amazing way! I got an incredible amount out of reading this book and I know that you will too! Happy reading...and thanks again Shakti, the book is truly amazing ; ) ... Read more

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OK presentation but just not my style
You never know how a particular book will work out for you.This one wasn't really to my particular beading taste.Who knows, maybe in the future I'll gravitate towards this kind of wire work and find it to be just what I need.But for now......NOT!

Heavy on chains, short on gemstones
If you like necklaces that have lots of metal versus lots of gemstones, you'll like this book.I found some designs that were delightful, but many looked too much like something I could buy at the mall for my taste.

Good idea, not so good execution
The overall idea of the book is good, the photographs are nice, but the content is superficial. It lacks step by step instructions along with graphics that will show exactly what the author is talking about. It does not cover all the available techniques for beading in which the use of gemstones will create outstanding jewelry pieces. In other words, not worth the price.

Beading with Gemstones
Very nice.Not my style of work, but I will get some inspiration out of it, I am sure.

Simple, and elegant
I bought this book because the previous reviewer said it was mostly fine, pre-made chain and gemstones. There is no stringing at all in this book. The wire skills are the usual basics: tool, types of wire, how to make a loop, a wrapped loop and briolettes. Ms. MacCarthy also gives a second briolette wrapping technique. Also, there are tips on counting chain links before cutting. These tips and techniques are solid and well presented. Some of the projects use a jig but can be done without one.
The projects are beautiful, high quality designs. This is the type of jewelry I've seen in display windows selling for hundreds of $$$. The jewelry is contempory but the chain gives a timeless appeal and won't look dated in 5, 10 or 15 years. The inspiration is that one need not be a metalsmith or have lots of money to make high end, designer quality jewelry. ... Read more

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exactly what I wanted
I am studying gems and minerals.This book is compact, but it is packed with information and the pictures I need to identify my subjects. ... Read more

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This is the most comprehensive guide to the chemical and subtle nature of gemstones and their use throughout history. Johari includes detailed instructions for the creation of gem talismans and the rituals surrounding the use of gems to obtain desired effects. He also uses Hindu astrology to explain the gems you should wear to maximize your physical and psychological well-being. 

New edition of a popular classic. 

This is the first book in this subject area to draw on the ancient Hindu sciences of Tantra, Ayurvedic medicine, and astrology, as well as on the author's own family tradition of gemology. 

Customer Reviews (2)

Great book!
This is a very well researched classical approach to the use of gemstones in the ancient sciences of India.
It would still be best to have a qualified teacher if you are interested in putting this information to use, but it is a great text to support study.

A gem of a book!
This is a guide to optimising physical and psychological well-being through the use of gemstones, with reference to the disciplines of Tantra an Ayurveda. The author discusses how Indian astrologers, Ayurvedic healers and Tantric alchemists use gems in their practices and provides clear instructions for the creation of gemstone talismans and the performanc of rituals involving gems to bring about desired effects. The book serves as both a practical guide to the subtle nature of gemstones and as an overview of their use through the ages. The introduction looks at gemstones and the human race and gems and astrology, while Part 2 deals with particular stones and their ruling planets: ruby, pearl, coral, emerald, yellow sapphire, diamond, blue sapphire, hessonite and cat's eye. There is also a chapter on semi-precious stones and gems of medicinal value plus one devoted to healing with gemstones. It was interesting to learn that gems work with both Physicochemical and Pranic energy, whether the are worn as jewelry or taken orally in the form of pastes or oxides. Beautiful illustrations, Sanskrit script and figures enliven the text and there are many tables and astrological charts. ... Read more

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This is a hands-on guide to healing gems, minerals, metals and the other materials Edgar Cayce mentioned in the life readings he gave.It is a direct link to Cayce’s work and the recommendations mentioned and suggested by him. Each gem, stone or metal is examined in depth including a history, the uses Cayce recommended, along with a Cayce reading that contains that material.Color photographs will assist in the descriptions. ... Read more

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Excellent book
The book was in great condition and was just what I was looking for. Fast service and I am completely happy about this purchase.

Energy Healing
A good reference book if you do energy healing and are interested in this aspect of it.

Excellent Information
Fabulously informative, both from the author's perspective and of course the great Edgar Cayce healing and historical knowledge.Beautiful pictures.Clear and large print, nicely layed out, lovely book.

Great Book
I really enjoyed this book and found it filled with loads of useful information. As a designer of chakra-balancing jewelry, this well-written book will help me tremendously.

An excellent book!
The Edgar Cayce Guide to Gemstones, Minerals, Metals, and More, is an excellent source guide for those interested in this area. The book has quality pages, colorful photographs, and terrific insights on the various stones, minerals, and metals. I have gone back to the book more than a few times and have recommended it to my friends and family. Ms. Kaehr certainly knows what she is writing about. ... Read more

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This book discusses the factors that determine the quality of jewelry--the superiority of the conception, the quality of the gemstones, and the care taken in its fabrication.The ability to evaluate these factors will make the value of jewelry become clear.

While presenting full-page, high-quality photographs of 26 pieces of beautiful jewelry that are currently available, Chapter 1 acts as a guide to further the appreciation of jewelry.

Chapter 2 discusses the quality factors in detail, and continues with discussions of jewelry's condition, remodeling, recirculation and redistribution, and trend and tradition. ... Read more

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The hottest new look in fashion jewelry is all about gemstones and pearls. Now readers can createright at home their own unique versions of the stylish looks they see on models and in magazines. Using simple, accessible techniques and easily assembled supplies, Making Designer Gemstone and Pearl Jewelry shows how to make chokers, lariats, bracelets, earrings, and more in a variety of styles, from classic to modern to funky. Whether the desired look is simple and elegant or ornate and chunky, the creative process is easy and fun, and the results are spectacular. The book also offers information on the healing powers of gemstones turquoise for serenity and positive thinking, amber for romance and love to help readers imbue their designs with personal meaning. For anyone who loves jewelry, even if they’ve never strung a bead or twisted a wire, this unique guide will inspire readers to make beautiful, stylish accessories to keep or to give as gifts.

Tammy Powley is a jeweler, teacher, and writer. She is the host and manager of About.com’s jewelry-making Web site, where she has regular columns. She is a frequent contributor to Jewelry Crafts magazine. ... Read more

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A great book and reference
Great book!Simple to follow and the instructions are clear.It also allows for your own creativity to design and make future pieces.The illustrations are also very attractive and as a beginner I found the designs very encouraging and achievable to work toward.I think for the advanced, this book will be a great reference as well.

Good beginner book
For someone with little or no experience making beaded jewelry, this book is an excellent guide to making beautiful jewelry in some of the most trendy styles.All of the projects require 2 basic skills - stringing and the ability to twist a wire loop.If you have these skills, or can learn them from the detailed pictures and instructions, then you will be able to use this book. ... Read more

Product Description
The first comprehensive work to present both the outer and the inner wealth of 250 gemstones. Each gemstone is depicted in full color, with details of its chemical properties, sources throughout the world, healing powers, and appropriate fields of use. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Absolutely non-scientific!
I purchased this book as a science resource for my school library and was horrified when I began reading it.There is almost no scientific data, and many descriptions are similar to this one for the pink pearl:"With this pearl, the animal kingdom points out to us that we have forgotten the agreement that we have made with God - to protect all living beings and especially those that are subordinate to our development."Nearly all crystal descriptions are filled with references to God and most impart human characteristics to the crystals.
Whacko!This is not a scholarly resource.

Crystal coffee table book
I love the beauty of the pictures of the crystals out in natural locations.They are breath taking.The energy discriptions are short and to the point with the usual hardness and vibrational information.I greatly appreciate information regarding the misrepresentation of some stones as other more expesive or rare stone too.This book just plane feels good.There is a definate Christian spin to some of the energy discriptions.

very heartfelt...
but otherwise a little lacking.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it really comes from the heart and has themes that differ from other book that encompass this topic. The entire book contains very encouraging, spiritual messages, and many are of a very Christianized nature, which gives it distinction from the traditional books. Nothing is inherently exclusive, so the messages presented are very open to all people of all traditions.

The weaknesses that prevent this stone from getting a five star rating really lie in the incompleteness of the work. Many very unusual stones are discussed, and all but very few have pictures to accompany them, though most of the unusual stones have very little information regarding their uses. The book does a beautiful job of including so many different gemstones, but their origins and mineralogy are totally left out of this work. Locations from which they come and the chemical formulae are found with each page, but there is insufficient data concerning any other of the scientific aspects of these stones. Some things, like relative refractive indices or easily identifiable physical properties would make identification of cut gemstones so much easier.

This book is not unlike a textbook; it is a sturdy volume meant to be treasured like its subjects. I am sure you will enjoy this one!

Great Book!
This book is awesome! It tells all about crystals and what they do. It shows a great picture, composition, hardness, color,and the source! I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves gemstones and would like to learn about the effects that they have on people!

Excellent Book!
This book contained vast amounts of information on every gem topic there is. It helped me tremendously in learning about gems. It also saved me a lot of money when I went out and purchased a ruby bracelet for my mother and diamond ring for my wife. I probably saved at least a thousand dollarsjust from using the knowledge obtained from this book. It is a great bookand I recommend everyone buying it. It is a great investment! ... Read more

Product Description
Raymond J. Walters explores how humankind has used and exploited these stones throughout the ages and across the world, not just for their beauty, but also the magical powers many believe they possess. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

A Great Reference
This book provides a good amount of reference information related tospecific gemstones without going into extensive detail.Therefore, it's aterrific book to browse through or for the novice, but may not containenough information for a hard-core enthusiast.The index is easy to use,and the writing is pleasing.Lots of photos and illustrations make it agood book for children and adults alike. ... Read more

Product Description
Reference for those in the jewelry trade who need to estimate weights of gemstones set in jewelry.Includes formulas to estimate weights of 75 shapes of gemstones of all varieties, as well as easy-to-use tables for most of the common shapes.It has become the industry standard. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Great complete book
This book is all I hoped that it would be and more.It enables me to quickly determine the type of cut of the gemstone.And from there, determine how many carats in the gemstone.I highly recommend this book. ... Read more