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Author | : Walter Schumann |
Publisher | : N. A. G. Press |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Precious stones |
ISBN | : 9780719803017 |
A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.
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 | : Walter Schumann |
Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9781402768293 |
"Gemstones of the World" is an essential resource for every hobbyist, jeweler, or jewelry maker. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions.
Author | : Michael Weinstein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 514 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Gems |
ISBN | : |
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 | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 1959 |
Genre | : Gems |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Isidore Kozminsky |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 1922 |
Genre | : Charms |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : Lance Grande |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 2009-11-15 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 0226305112 |
"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Author | : George Frederick Kunz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 554 |
Release | : 1915 |
Genre | : Gems |
ISBN | : |