For thousands of years human beings have been captivated by the natural beauty of gemstones. Several of his lesser well known work on gemstones can be found as well. It covers informative topics like quality factors geographical source and treatment information with lore and beautiful images for 18 of the most popular colored stones. Use this colorful 48 page book as a gift with purchase for your favorite customers or as an in store reference. Included in our library are some of the rarest gemmology books such as agricola s de re metallica which contains 100nds of high resolution illustrations and historical information.
Compiled by cally hall it s a very readable book filled with more than 800 photographs with a text that while it is slanted towards scientific terms is very readable and accessable. O donoghue michael and louise joyner. Blending adventure travel geology exciting new research and her own irresistible charm finlay has fashioned a treasure hunt for some of the most valuable glamorous and mysterious substances on earth. Learn about gems and gem materials with these books on gemstones. Whether you re a jeweler gemologist lapidary artist gem hunter or you simply enjoy seeing and buying beautiful gemstone jewelry we have a book about gems for you.
Encapsulating nearly eight hundred years of history this book. In this scintillating book journalist victoria finlay embarks on her own globe circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. 2003 identification of gemstones. Sold in packs of 1 5 or 10. Encapsulating nearly eight hundred years of history this book.
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Sold in packs of 1 5 or 10. Compiled by cally hall it s a very readable book filled with more than 800 photographs with a text that while it is slanted towards scientific terms is very readable and accessable. For thousands of years human beings have been captivated by the natural beauty of gemstones.
