Author: Karen Hurrell
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
Gemstones
Author: Karen Hurrell
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This fascinating work provides a truly stunning visual guide to the beautiful world of gemstones. It brings together a wealth of information in clearly worded text accompanied by a dazzling collection of color photographs showing gems in their natural and cut states. From subjects as diverse as identifying and collecting minerals and advanced testing, to ethical sourcing of gems, every aspect of gemstones is covered, and is presented with a wealth of research in easy-to-understand sections, making it a must-have reference work for anyone who wants to delve into the exciting world of gems.
Gemlore
Author: Michael R. Collings
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434457028
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This A-Z guide to precious and semi-precious stones includes historical and cultural information, names and meanings, birthstones, historical and contemporary traditions, folklore, purported healing and mind-enhancing powers, and bibliography.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434457028
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This A-Z guide to precious and semi-precious stones includes historical and cultural information, names and meanings, birthstones, historical and contemporary traditions, folklore, purported healing and mind-enhancing powers, and bibliography.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Secrets of the Gem Trade
Author: Richard W. Wise
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972822381
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972822381
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
“The” Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones
Author: William Thomas Fernie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Natal Stones
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
A Book of Precious Stones
Author: Julius Wodiska
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Author: Michael Weinstein
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447483103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This vintage book comprises a comprehensive treatise on precious and semi-precious stones, with information on special properties, cutting, tools, and much more. Although old, this handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to the modern enthusiast. It would make for an ideal addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Real, Synthetic, and Imitation Stones”, “Some Physical Properties of Gem Stones”, “The Cutting of Stones, Artificial Staining, Weights and Prices”, “Diamond”, “Ruby and Sapphire”, “Emerald”, “Opal”, “Pearl”, “Topaz and Spinel”, “Garnet and Tourmaline”, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447483103
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
This vintage book comprises a comprehensive treatise on precious and semi-precious stones, with information on special properties, cutting, tools, and much more. Although old, this handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of utility to the modern enthusiast. It would make for an ideal addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Real, Synthetic, and Imitation Stones”, “Some Physical Properties of Gem Stones”, “The Cutting of Stones, Artificial Staining, Weights and Prices”, “Diamond”, “Ruby and Sapphire”, “Emerald”, “Opal”, “Pearl”, “Topaz and Spinel”, “Garnet and Tourmaline”, etcetera. This vintage text is being republished now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.
Gemstones of the World
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
Gems and Precious Stones of North America
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher: New York : Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Beads
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Beads
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description