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| Author | : Kennie Lyman |
| Publisher | : Touchstone |
| Total Pages | : 388 |
| Release | : 1986-03-13 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780671604301 |
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations from time immemorial. More than 450 brilliant photographs accompany profiles of each gem, covering such aspects as appearance, physical properties -- density, hardness, refraction -- occurrence, and how to judge quality and value. Additional sections describe the process of cutting gemstones and the techniques professional gemologists use to evaluate a stone's weight and optical properties. Detailed and comprehensive, this book is essential for anyone interested in the study of gems and precious stones.
| Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 554 |
| Release | : 1915 |
| Genre | : Gems |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Karen Hurrell |
| Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2016-12-15 |
| Genre | : Design |
| ISBN | : 0785834982 |
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.
| Author | : Jaroslav Bauer |
| Publisher | : Booksales |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
Shows stones both rough and as jewelry, plus descriptions of more than seventy minerals.
| Author | : Richard W. Wise |
| Publisher | : Brunswick House |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780972822329 |
Finally the real truth about how master jewellers, gemmologists and major auction houses value diamonds and colored gemstones.
| Author | : William Thomas Fernie |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 486 |
| Release | : 1973 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Carlos Cornejo |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 704 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Gemology |
| ISBN | : 9788589820080 |
"Brazil was the leading world producer of gold and of diamonds between the mid-18th century and the mid-19th century. At the present time, it is the leading world producer of iron ore, tin and niobium, and an important producer of manganese, aluminium, silicon, tantalum, rare earths, graphite, magnesite and countless other ores.....Brazil is the leading world producer of tourmaline (of all colors), of quartz (colorless, rutilated, amethyst and agate), of beryl (aquamarine, morganite and heliodore, and the second ranking world producer of emerald), of topaz (imperial, blue and colorless), alexandrite, euclase, phenakite and many others" INTRODUCTION.
| Author | : Frank Bertram Wade |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 348 |
| Release | : 1918 |
| Genre | : Gems |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Barbara Case |
| Publisher | : David and Charles |
| Total Pages | : 343 |
| Release | : 2007-10-19 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 0715330578 |
Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
| Author | : Walter Schumann |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing (NY) |
| Total Pages | : 266 |
| Release | : 1977 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : |
Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.
