Gem : the definitive visual guide / foreword by Aja Raden.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 1465453563
- 9781465453563
- At head of title: Smithsonian
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Oversize | 553.8 G322 | Available | 33111008581015 | |||||
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Main Library | Oversize | 553.8 G322 | Available | Slight water damage to top corners of back pages | 33111008528388 |
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.