Book Description
"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 : Anne Renaud
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,78 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 : George Frederick Kunz
Publisher :
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 1915
Category : Gems
ISBN :
Author : Frank Bertram Wade
Publisher :
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Gems
ISBN :
Author : Stellene Volandes
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 17,4 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Design
ISBN : 0847868540
The history of the world--triumphs and tragedies, breakthroughs and breakups--through the iconic jewels that have inspired and influenced since the dawn of time. From ancient treasures to royal weddings, great heists to the red carpet, this book is a stunning, surprising, and glittering tour of historic turning points and gem-driven drama, delving into the passions and predilections of some of the world's most interesting and extraordinary people. Starting in the era of Cleopatra and continuing through to contemporary jewelry statements by Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and Meghan Markle, Stellene Volandes tells the stories of how shiny stones and precious metals have determined empires, inspired expeditions and great crime, and been the communicator of status and ruin since ancient times. Each moment is placed in historic and relevant context, with Volandes drawing engaging parallels between Napoleon's gift to Marie Louise at the birth of their son and the modern push present or the insouciant story behind the brooch Jackie Kennedy famously wore to a 1962 State Dinner with the Shah of Iran. Illustrated with a mix of archival images and gorgeous photography of the jewels, this book is a beautiful, informative, and essential read for history lovers, fashion, celebrity, and pop-culture followers, as well as passionate jewel hounds.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 30,57 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 : Isidore Kozminsky
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,5 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Charms
ISBN :
Author : Julius Wodiska
Publisher :
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 16,65 MB
Release : 1909
Category : Precious stones
ISBN :
Author : Edwin William Streeter
Publisher :
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 1898
Category : Gems
ISBN :
Author : Jeffrey Edward Post
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 48,54 MB
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1683359402
The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.
Author : Cally Oldershaw
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 36,87 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781552978146
A guide to the identification, structure, and uses of precious and semi-precious stones, novelty stones, agates, and crystals.