Anniversary Gems
Author : Samuel Levis Gracey
Publisher :
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 37,7 MB
Release : 1870
Category : Children
ISBN :
Author : Samuel Levis Gracey
Publisher :
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 37,7 MB
Release : 1870
Category : Children
ISBN :
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 12,81 MB
Release : 2023-03-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0744084873
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.
Author : Anne Renaud
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 37,61 MB
Release : 2019-09
Category : Generosity
ISBN : 9781927735657
"The moments Emma shares with Grandpa Phil are always filled with beautiful discoveries. That is because her grandfather knows so much.. He even knows how to change simple stones into precious gems...."--
Author : Sarah Hue-Williams
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,5 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Gems
ISBN : 9781910065990
"Showcasing jewels and bringing them to life, these 40 stories are an intriguing blend of art, science, history and psychology, tracing the lives of jewels and all those connected to them. The authors have brought their considerable knowledge and experience of handling jewellery and gemstones to compiling a lavishly illustrated book of stories in which the jewels are not always the most expensive or 'important' to have passed through the saleroom, but rather are those that have an intriguing history or provenance attached to them.Spanning diverse cultures and countries, different time periods and design eras, the stories allow us into the private lives of those who have loved and lost jewellery, who have owned and treasured, commissioned, designed, created, given and received it, and who have marked the most memorable moments of their lives with it." --
Author : Robert M. Shipley
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 24,78 MB
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1446547019
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Gavin Linsell
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 10,35 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Jewelry
ISBN : 9780955149122
Author : Asa Hull
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 26,24 MB
Release : 1881
Category : Hymns, English
ISBN :
Author : American Museum of Natural History
Publisher : Union Square & Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,60 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Catalogs and collections
ISBN : 9781454917113
Discusses the properties, history, lore, and sources of gems and crystals in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History.
Author : Robert Wyndham
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 28,91 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780828901451
Author : Antoinette Matlins, PG, FGA
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 21,23 MB
Release : 2012-11-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 094376386X
Newly updated and expanded, COLORED GEMSTONES gives you all the information you need to buy, collect, sell— or simply enjoy—sapphires, emeralds, rubies and other colored gemstones with confidence and knowledge. With more varieties than ever before to choose from, including altogether new gems, revolutionary new cuts and new ways to buy gems—such as Internet auctions and TV shopping—there has never been a more exciting time to buy or collect colored gemstones. But there are also new high-tech treatments and sophisticated frauds to look out for. Lack of information, error or misrepresentation can make the thrill of buying a gem or piece of jewelry confusing, intimidating, overwhelming and costly. Buyers need a source of expert guidance. This practical, comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide provides all the information you need in order to know what to look for, and what to look out for, including: What qualifies as a “gemstone”? How to evaluate color—and its impact on price. Deciding between a natural gem and an enhanced gem ... and new glass-gemstone compositions. Colored gemstone synthesis and treatment. What to ask when buying the stone. What to get in writing. How to get what you want within your budget. Price guides for popular gems, opals and synthetic stones. Important information about buying on the Internet. ... and much more! Written by an “insider,” this easy-to-read guide is the “unofficial colored gemstone bible” for anyone who wants to get the most for their moneyand enjoy what they have purchased.