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Perfect Guide for Learning How to Identify Real Gems and DiamondsA must have for Jewelry ResellersLearn how to improve gems appearance to increase salesA must read for those who buy and sell used jewelryEasy to read guide for how to text diamonds and gems
Start with Gem Identification Made Easy, it is a fun read if you like sciencey things, and detailled enough to serve as a reference book as your knowledge grows.
Perhaps a better title would have actually been "...Made as Easy as
Possible If You Have Proper Instruments", but still a great book. The Gemology Online Forums are pretty good, and the Gemology Project wiki they're working on is a great quick reference.
Look for a local rockhound club, many offer lapidary classes. Learning to cut a stone (faceted or cabochon) only takes a few hours, and expands your understanding dramatically. You might also get a chance to try out a few gemological insturments before you buy them.