Author: Bhojarāja Dvivedī
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN: 9788171827916
Category : Astrology and gems
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The Mystique of Gems & Stones
Author: Bhojarāja Dvivedī
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN: 9788171827916
Category : Astrology and gems
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
ISBN: 9788171827916
Category : Astrology and gems
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
A Handbook of Gemstones & Jewelry
Author: Nancy Benedict
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965251006
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965251006
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A Book of Precious Stones
Author: Julius Wodiska
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 470
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
History and Mystery of Precious Stones
Author: William Jones
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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The Magic of Precious Stones
Author: Mellie Uyldert
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Gemstones
Author: Karen Hurrell
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
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.
Mystic Gems
Author: Harriet Keith Fobes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birthstones
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birthstones
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The Spiritual Value of Gem Stones
Author: Wallace G. Richardson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780875163833
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A book outlining the spiritual, healing and energy qualities of crystals and gem stones.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780875163833
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A book outlining the spiritual, healing and energy qualities of crystals and gem stones.
Diamonds
Author: Renee Newman
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228103318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presented as lavish gifts. Today, diamonds remain among the most sought-after gemstones and continue to hold their value through good times and bad. In Diamonds, author Renée Newman, a graduate gemologist and author of many trade-level handbooks on gemstones, invites the reader on a journey into the fascinating world of diamonds. This lavishly illustrated guide -- which features hundreds of photos, maps and diagrams -- covers everything from mining, cutting and evaluating diamonds to the romantic histories of some of the world's most valuable stones. Diamonds includes chapters on: What a diamond is -- its significance from antiquity to the present day and what it represents from different perspectives The process and history of mining diamonds -- the locations (both modern and historical) as well as the techniques used to mine diamonds The evolution of diamond cutting -- how a diamond is processed and what are the key cuts and shapes to know Diamond jewelry through the ages -- how diamonds have been used in jewelry from pre-Georgian times to today Evaluating and pricing diamonds -- how diamonds are priced based on their many value factors, such as color, carat weight, cut, clarity, and so on Man-made diamonds The remarkable benefits of diamonds. As beautiful as they are precious and as useful as they are decorative, diamonds continue to fascinate and allure. Diamonds will be a welcome guide for anyone who has felt the romance and power of these fascinating gems. It will also be a useful resource for professionals in the jewelry trade.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 538
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