9780929975382. New condition. Trade paperback. UK ed. Language: English. Pages: 177. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 177 p. Contains: Illustrations. Written for professionals and lay people this handbook outlines the benefits and drawbacks of the various setting styles mountings chains and metals such as gold silver platinum palladium titanium stainless steel and tungsten. It also provides information and colour photographs on gemstones birthstones and fineness marks.