Author: Ted Themelis
Publisher: Ted Themelis
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Mogôk
Author: Ted Themelis
Publisher: Ted Themelis
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher: Ted Themelis
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Ruby and Sapphire
Author: Richard W. Hughes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964509719
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
From the dawn of time, ruby and sapphire have both attracted and fascinated humans in ways that few other items could.While objects of desire are found throughout the natural world, physical beauty is too often ephemeral. From the allure of a man, woman, flower or butterfly, through the fleeting moments of a sunset, there is little that lasts and practically nothing that can be passed down to our descendants. The exception is precious stones. Not only are they the most durable creations of mother nature, but their visual splendor is truly eternal.In this companion to his 2013 book, Ruby & Sapphire--A Collector's Guide, Richard Hughes examines these gems from the gemological standpoint, delving into these gems not just from the aesthetic, but also from the scientific point of view.The product of nearly 40 years of firsthand experience, it covers every aspect of the subject from A-Z. History, sources, prices, quality analysis, synthetics and treatments, everything is here. Ruby & Sapphire--A Gemologist's Guide represents the most comprehensive book ever written on a single precious stone. With over 1000 photos, maps and illustrations and 3500 references, it is nothing less than a tour-de-force of gemological scholarship.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964509719
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 816
Book Description
From the dawn of time, ruby and sapphire have both attracted and fascinated humans in ways that few other items could.While objects of desire are found throughout the natural world, physical beauty is too often ephemeral. From the allure of a man, woman, flower or butterfly, through the fleeting moments of a sunset, there is little that lasts and practically nothing that can be passed down to our descendants. The exception is precious stones. Not only are they the most durable creations of mother nature, but their visual splendor is truly eternal.In this companion to his 2013 book, Ruby & Sapphire--A Collector's Guide, Richard Hughes examines these gems from the gemological standpoint, delving into these gems not just from the aesthetic, but also from the scientific point of view.The product of nearly 40 years of firsthand experience, it covers every aspect of the subject from A-Z. History, sources, prices, quality analysis, synthetics and treatments, everything is here. Ruby & Sapphire--A Gemologist's Guide represents the most comprehensive book ever written on a single precious stone. With over 1000 photos, maps and illustrations and 3500 references, it is nothing less than a tour-de-force of gemological scholarship.
Mogok, the Valley of Rubies
Author: Joseph Kessel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Heat Treatment of Ruby & Sapphire
Author: Ted Themelis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940965577
Category : Rubies
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940965577
Category : Rubies
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The Gem Hunter
Author: Gary W. Bowersox
Publisher: GeoVision, Inc.
ISBN: 9780974732312
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Publisher: GeoVision, Inc.
ISBN: 9780974732312
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.
Beryllium-Treated Rubies and Sapphires
Author: Ted Themelis
Publisher: Ted Themelis
ISBN: 9780940965409
Category : Rubies
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This book is the product of self-supported and painstaking research work of 47 experiments on 30,000 natural and synthetic rubies and sapphires treated with beryllium by Ted Themelis in his thermochemical GEMLAB laboratory in Bangkok from May 2002 to January 2003. This book deals with the gemological and technical aspects in high temperature heat-treatment of rubies and sapphires with beryllium additives.
Publisher: Ted Themelis
ISBN: 9780940965409
Category : Rubies
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This book is the product of self-supported and painstaking research work of 47 experiments on 30,000 natural and synthetic rubies and sapphires treated with beryllium by Ted Themelis in his thermochemical GEMLAB laboratory in Bangkok from May 2002 to January 2003. This book deals with the gemological and technical aspects in high temperature heat-treatment of rubies and sapphires with beryllium additives.
Jewels by JAR
Author: Adrian Sassoon
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588395316
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Called "the Fabergé of our time" by Diane von Furstenberg, Joel A. Rosenthal, who works in Paris under the name JAR, is one of the most acclaimed jewellery designers of the past thirty years. JAR is known for his use of precious and semi-precious stones resplendent with myriad shades of vibrant colour and set in organic shapes: one brooch, for instance, features lifelike petals in subtly differentiated hues, made from a thousand pavé sapphires and amethysts. The New York Times has described his jewellery as "belligerent, stubborn, audacious, funny, contradictory", while JAR himself has characterised his work as "somewhere between geometry and a bouquet of flowers". This book, featuring nearly 70 pieces from throughout JAR's career, provides a concise, accessible, elegantly designed retrospective of the best of his jewellery creations, and is the only book of its kind on his work available in English.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588395316
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Called "the Fabergé of our time" by Diane von Furstenberg, Joel A. Rosenthal, who works in Paris under the name JAR, is one of the most acclaimed jewellery designers of the past thirty years. JAR is known for his use of precious and semi-precious stones resplendent with myriad shades of vibrant colour and set in organic shapes: one brooch, for instance, features lifelike petals in subtly differentiated hues, made from a thousand pavé sapphires and amethysts. The New York Times has described his jewellery as "belligerent, stubborn, audacious, funny, contradictory", while JAR himself has characterised his work as "somewhere between geometry and a bouquet of flowers". This book, featuring nearly 70 pieces from throughout JAR's career, provides a concise, accessible, elegantly designed retrospective of the best of his jewellery creations, and is the only book of its kind on his work available in English.
The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones
Author: Isidore Kozminsky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Charms
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Gems and Mines of Mogok
Author: Ted Themelis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940965300
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940965300
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Burmese Shadows
Author: Thierry Falise
Publisher: McNidder and Grace
ISBN: 9780857160416
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Covering 25 years, 'Burmese Shadows' highlights the reality of living and fighting for survival for ordinary people in Burma. These harsh realities, however, are juxtaposed against the vibrant and rich traditions and cultures which combine to make the enigmatic country.
Publisher: McNidder and Grace
ISBN: 9780857160416
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Covering 25 years, 'Burmese Shadows' highlights the reality of living and fighting for survival for ordinary people in Burma. These harsh realities, however, are juxtaposed against the vibrant and rich traditions and cultures which combine to make the enigmatic country.