GIA Debuts 'Splendour and Science of Pearls'

[pattye]

http://www.diamonds.net/News/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=43093&ArticleTitle=GIA+Debuts+%27Splendour+and+Science+of+Pearls%27

Not seeing any reviews of this yet, but surely sounds fascinating! Also no info where to purchase and how much?

 

[GemGeek]

I know people who have a review copy, but I haven't seen it yet.

 

[Hyun-Yoon Yoon]

Now, it is possible to buy the book on online store of GIA.

http://store.gia.edu/product_p/0201055.htm

 

[pattye]

Thank you very much, Hyun-Yoon Yoon.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

GIA Insider newsletter had this article about the book:

http://e2.ma/webview/msgle/35095f9b5acb4bf4071891c430c6ae84#pearlbook

I'm tempted, but I wonder if it's basically a coffee table book?

Edit:
From this article I found the link to the following GIA page with an article and 3 videos on pearl quality. I think they are worthwhile and educational (and you have to check out the knock-out Tahitian earrings!)
http://www.gia.edu/pearl-quality-factor

 

[pattye]

Anyone bought this book yet, your thoughts?

 

[Caitlin]

I am looking forward to seeing more about it. I wonder who wrote it etc. like we know who wrote most of the pearl course, for instance. The photo on the cover could not be more fashionable! Gorgeous earrings.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I see a brief review here by GIA Library staff:

http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/SU13BR-Splendour-and-Science-of-Pearls

 

[pattye]

Thanks very much, Pearl Dreams!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

This book is in stock at the GIA store, $49 + shipping. I finally bought my copy.

I understand there were only 3 copies available at the 2018 Ruckus and that it's going out of print. Anyone who wants a copy, now's your chance!

https://store.gia.edu/product-p/0201055.htm

 

[pattye]

Yay, thanks very much for the info, PD! I scored a copy also!