An easy-reading guide to identify, sort & evaluate jewelry from as early as 1800 to Modern Costume pieces. Identification includes All metals used, All various mounted stones from glass to semi-precious & precious stones, including organic forms. Additional information includes how to buy, sell, repair, invest, clean, store, evaluate, grade rhinestones, use jewelers eq., safeguard valuables, evaluate appraisals, information on scams & fraud, How to view diamonds, choose mountings & an in-depth listing of major costume jewelry manufacturers names, logos, years of production, descriptions & today's collectable values. A final exceptional value to this fine written educational book is a section devoted to self home testing of jewelry metals, glass, rhinestones, crystals, precious stones & organics like pearls, coral, amber, ivory & more. All safe non- toxic. Secrets & tips of the industry made Public for all to use. Identification methods used & recognized by The Gemology Institute of America & Jewelers Institute of America. Written & published by a Master Jeweler. Available from the Author-Publisher. Jordan Enterprises, c/o Jordans Jewelers, P.O. Box 66, Manchester, GA 31816; 706-846-8466.