Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones

Author: Kennie Lyman

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1986-03-13

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780671604301

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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.


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Download or read book Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones written by Kennie Lyman and published by Touchstone. This book was released on 1986-03-13 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


Gemstones

Gemstones

Author: Karen Hurrell

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0785834982

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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.


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Download or read book Gemstones written by Karen Hurrell and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


A Book of Precious Stones

A Book of Precious Stones

Author: Julius Wodiska

Publisher:

Published: 1909

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13:

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Gems and Precious Stones of North America

Gems and Precious Stones of North America

Author: George Frederick Kunz

Publisher: New York : Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 1890

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Gems and Precious Stones of North America written by George Frederick Kunz and published by New York : Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 1890 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


American Gems and Precious Stones

American Gems and Precious Stones

Author: George Frederick Kunz

Publisher:

Published: 1883

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13:

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Gems and Precious Stones in 1913

Gems and Precious Stones in 1913

Author: Douglass Bovard Sterrett

Publisher:

Published: 1914

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Gems and Precious Stones in 1913 written by Douglass Bovard Sterrett and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Gems and Gemstones

Gems and Gemstones

Author: Lance Grande

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-11-15

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0226305112

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"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.


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Download or read book Gems and Gemstones written by Lance Grande and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.


A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public

A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public

Author: Frank Bertram Wade

Publisher:

Published: 1918

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public written by Frank Bertram Wade and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Gems and Precious Stones

Gems and Precious Stones

Author: Henry George Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1896

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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The Natural History, Ancient and Modern, of Precious Stones and Gems, and of the Precious Metals

The Natural History, Ancient and Modern, of Precious Stones and Gems, and of the Precious Metals

Author: Charles W. King

Publisher:

Published: 1865

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Natural History, Ancient and Modern, of Precious Stones and Gems, and of the Precious Metals written by Charles W. King and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: