Gems and Gemstones
Title | Gems and Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Lance Grande |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | 387 |
Release | 2009-11-15 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0226305112 |
"Gems and Gemstones" features nearly 300 color images of cut gems, precious and semiprecious stones, gem-quality mineral specimens, and fine jewelry to be unveiled in the new Grainger Hall of Gems at the Field Museum in Chicago.
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
Title | Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones PDF eBook |
Author | Kennie Lyman |
Publisher | Touchstone |
Total Pages | 388 |
Release | 1986-03-13 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780671604301 |
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.
Secrets of the Gem Trade
Title | Secrets of the Gem Trade PDF eBook |
Author | Richard W. Wise |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Gems |
ISBN | 9780972822381 |
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.
Rare Gemstones
Title | Rare Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Renée Newman |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Precious stones |
ISBN | 9780929975467 |
This guide provides concise, interesting and practical details on uncommon gems that are now being used by designers to create distinctive jewelry. It also lists the identification properties of the gems, where they are found, how they are used, why they are unique, how they are priced, and how to care for them.
The Encyclopedia of Gemstones and Minerals
Title | The Encyclopedia of Gemstones and Minerals PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Holden |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 303 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780816021772 |
Shows and describes the characteristics of over two hundred gems and minerals
Gemstones
Title | Gemstones PDF eBook |
Author | Keith Wallis (F.G.A.) |
Publisher | Acc Art Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Precious gemstones |
ISBN | 9781851496303 |
As well as diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires, over 100 gems are featured, with full descriptions, technical details, and tips on how to check for fakes; illustrated throughout with fabulous color photographs to make identification easier.
Gems & Crystals
Title | Gems & Crystals PDF eBook |
Author | American Museum of Natural History |
Publisher | Union Square & Company |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Catalogs and collections |
ISBN | 9781454917113 |
Discusses the properties, history, lore, and sources of gems and crystals in the collection of the American Museum of Natural History.