Author: Frank Bertram Wade
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
A Text-book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-loving Public
Author: Frank Bertram Wade
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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A Hand-book of Precious Stones
Author: Meyer Daniel Rothschild
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick Kunz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
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“The” Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones
Author: William Thomas Fernie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 486
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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
Author: Kennie Lyman
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 9780671604301
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Touchstone
ISBN: 9780671604301
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
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.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public
Author: Frank Bertram Wade
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
This American textbook aims to make the understanding and recognition of gemstones easier not only for the jewel merchant but also for the general public. The author was a chemist skilled in the analysis of precious gems.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
This American textbook aims to make the understanding and recognition of gemstones easier not only for the jewel merchant but also for the general public. The author was a chemist skilled in the analysis of precious gems.
Gemstones
Author: Karen Hurrell
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785834982
Category : Design
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 : Design
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.
Secrets of the Gem Trade
Author: Richard W. Wise
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972822381
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972822381
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The definitive book for anyone wanting to learn how the best gemologists in the world evaluate precious gems, and what makes one stone merely a good stone versus a truly fabulous museum-quality gem. The author, Richard W. Wise, is one of the world's foremost gemologists.
Gemstones of the World
Author: Walter Schumann
Publisher: N. A. G. Press
ISBN: 9780719803017
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.
Publisher: N. A. G. Press
ISBN: 9780719803017
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.
The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones
Author: John Mastin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Precious stones
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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