Gem Reference Guide
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Gem Reference Guide
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995-01-01
Gem Reference Guide written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Precious stones categories.
Gemstone Buying Guide
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Author : Renée Newman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Gemstone Buying Guide written by Renée Newman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Precious stones categories.
Gives pointers on how to buy gemstones, with advice on price comparison, quality evaluation, fake stones, gem treatments, and gem cleaning and care.
Simon Schuster S Guide To Gems And Precious Stones
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Author : Kennie Lyman
language : en
Publisher: Touchstone
Release Date : 1986-03-13
Simon Schuster S Guide To Gems And Precious Stones written by Kennie Lyman and has been published by Touchstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-03-13 with Nature categories.
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.
Philip S Guide To Gems
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Author : Cally Oldershaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Philip S Guide To Gems written by Cally Oldershaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Crystals categories.
An important feature of the book is a comprehensive visual identification key. This makes it easy for the reader to recognize the type of a stone, and so move on to the correct section of the book for a detailed identification. The main part of the book examines each major group of gems from every part of the world, with each group divided into clearly structured units. The first section deals with precious gems in their many forms, with illustrations of priceless jewellery. The second and longer section concentrates on the semiprecious and novelty stones, the agates and the crystals used aby many professional and amateur jewellers and purchased by the majority of collectors and jewellery enthusiasts.
Gemstones
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Author : Robin Hansen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-03
Gemstones written by Robin Hansen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03 with Gems categories.
Gemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for many thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink topaz that was popular in Victorian jewellery. This book looks at each of the world's known types of gemstone in turn, exploring their unique beauty, rarity and durability. It reveals how each of the gem minerals forms, where they are found and mined, and how they are identified. The book also explains how to distinguish the real from the fake, as well as cutting and polishing techniques. The use of gemstones in adornment, from over 4,500 years ago to the present day, is also explored. With sumptuous colour photographs, Gemstones is a dazzling insight into the world of the rare and the valuable.
Gem
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2016-10-04
Gem written by DK and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Firefly Guide To Gems
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Author : Cally Oldershaw
language : en
Publisher: Firefly Books
Release Date : 2003
Firefly Guide To Gems written by Cally Oldershaw and has been published by Firefly Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.
Gemstones
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Author : Keith Wallis
language : en
Publisher: ACC Art Books
Release Date : 2016-01-13
Gemstones written by Keith Wallis and has been published by ACC Art Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-13 with Design categories.
Whether buying gem-set jewelry or loose stones, you will be faced with a colorful array of beauty and value. With such a wide choice - from amethyst to zircon - which should you choose? What is it worth, and how do you even know it is real? All that glitters is not gold, as they say, and all that sparkles is not diamond. Gemstones helps to answer these questions in simple and easy to understand terms. As well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes. The book is illustrated throughout with fabulous color photographs to make identification easier. Technical terms such as refraction and fluorescence are explained and some basic identification tests are introduced. A helpful tour around the world details where gems are best available. Informative appendices include a glossary of terms, tables of specific gravity and refractive index, and the comparative value of different stones. The clear, uncomplicated presentation makes this book a must for anyone interested in gemstones, whether as an investment or simply as a hobby.
Color Encyclopedia Of Gemstones
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Author : Joel E. Arem
language : en
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Release Date : 1977-01-01
Color Encyclopedia Of Gemstones written by Joel E. Arem and has been published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-01-01 with Precious stones categories.