Combined with undergraduate education, FGA and GIC teaching contents, this book is compiled by the authors with accumulated experience in gemstone teaching for many years. By introducing the basic knowledge of gemology comprehensively and systematically, it focuses on the characteristics and identification of common gemstones in the jewelry market, and expounds the color origin of gemstones, synthetic gemstones, gemstone imitation and optimization, jewelry trade, and so forth. It also discusses the instruments needed for gemstone identification and introduces the operation steps. It is adapted to the development of China's jewelry industry, especially to the needs of jewelry education. It can be used as a teaching material for gemmology and GIC jewelry training, as well as a reference book for jewelry professionals and enthusiasts. Over 60,000 copies are sold since its first publication. Indeed, it is a classic, practical and professional book.

本书是作者们集多年宝石教学经验，并结合本科教育、FGA、GIC教学内容编写而成。书中全面系统地介绍了有关宝石学的础知识，着重介绍了珠宝市场上常见宝石特征与鉴别，并对宝石的颜色成因、合成宝石、宝石仿制与优化及珠宝贸易等方面进行了阐述。针对宝石鉴定所需的仪器进行了论述，并对操作步骤作了介绍。本书适应于我国珠宝行业发展形势的需要，尤其适应于珠宝教育的需要。可作为宝石学专业和GIC珠宝培训的教材使用，也可作为珠宝专业人员、爱好者的学习参考书。宝石学教程从第一版至今已发行6万余册，是一本经典实用的专业书籍。

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