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Gem : the definitive visual guide / foreword by Aja Raden.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016Edition: First American editionDescription: 440 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1465453563
  • 9781465453563
Other title:
  • At head of title: Smithsonian
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction -- Native elements -- Gemstones -- Organic gems -- Rock gems and rocks.
Summary: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library Oversize 553.8 G322 Available 33111008581015
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library Oversize 553.8 G322 Available Slight water damage to top corners of back pages 33111008528388
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Includes index.

Introduction -- Native elements -- Gemstones -- Organic gems -- Rock gems and rocks.

Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.

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