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The Gemstone Detective
Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Sri Lanka
By Kim Rix
Buying a fake can be a costly mistake!
Heading off on your next holiday adventure and considering buying a keepsake memento? Want to know how to buy a beautiful gemstone in your destination country without getting ripped off? Thinking of proposing on holiday and want to buy the engagement ring together out there? Interested in the idea of gemmology and want to learn more?
Kim Rix is a professional photographer, who has travelled to more than 50 countries, and she's also a qualified gemmologist. Her passion for jewellery and gemstones informs this wonderful book - the first in a series known as the Gemstone Detective! First stop: Sri Lanka! Future books in the series include Thailand, Burma and Australia (where Kim is currently doing a solo 2,500-mile research trip) and a general guide to buying gems and jewellery. This is a fascinating world to explore. For more information about Kim's current Australian adventure you can follow her on social media (see links below in the 'Essential Details' section) or get in touch for more info/editorial/interviews:info@literallypr.com.
This travel guide is for anyone considering a trip to the beautiful country of Sri Lanka in search of a special memory to treasure forever.
If you are considering purchasing a gemstone or piece of jewellery, this book is essential reading on the plane over to Sri Lanka! It is a mine of expert advice, insider information and practical tips to help you better understand the gemstone and jewellery market. As well as offering country-specific background and up-to-the-minute advice, The Gemstone Detective series, is a ‘how to' guide for anyone who wants to experience the fun, excitement and romance of buying unique and beautiful gems or jewellery in countries around the world renowned for their natural gemstones.
Kim Rix is dedicated to visiting each country in the ‘Gemstone Detective' series to provide readers with the best advice and easy-to-follow steps to help travellers avoid the pitfalls, disappointments and scams of a bad buying decision.
RSVP TO JOIN KIM RIX (AND COLLECT YOUR OWN GEMSTONE GIFT AND COPY OF THE NEW BOOK!) AT THE SRI LANKAN EMBASSY IN LONDON ON OCTOBER 4THFROM 6PM FOR THE LAUNCH EVENT!
About the author
Kim Rix is a professional photographer and gemmologist (GIA). Based in London where she lives with her husband, Kim travels extensively and has gathered a vast amount of the best local knowledge from her world-wide contacts. Buying Gemstones and Jewels in Sri Lanka is Kim's first book. Groups interested in arranging speaking engagements may contact the author via her website: www.gemstonedetective.com.
ESSENTIAL DETAILS
Title:The Gemstone Detective - Buying Gemstones and Jewellery in Sri Lanka
Author:Kim Rix
Genre:Travel, Tourism, Jewellery, Hobbies
Publisher:Filament Publishing
Publication date:4thOct 2018
Availability:Paperback, eBook
Author website:http://www.gemstonedetective.com/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/kimrix
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GemstoneDetective
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