Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds.

Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds.

In 1978, the Shaw Brothers Studio introduced to the world the legendary Five Deadly Venoms. In 1993, Haim Saban and Saban Entertainment introduced to us the trailblazing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. In 2012, Stan Lee and Marvel Studios introduced to Planet Earth the Avengers. And today, in 2018, Jarrod D. Dixon, a prolific soul-winning preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ for nearly two decades and certified Christian Counselor, introduces you to his Holy Spirit""inspired reflective creation, for such a time as this. So, ladies and gentlemen and boys and girls, meet . . . The Golden Lightning Bolts! (A cinematic surprise; an exhilarating Motion Picture-ready book-to-film accomplishment.) A proven anointed storyteller and thought-revolutionizing philosopher with an accredited College Degree in Ministry of Christian Psychology (Scriptural-based Counseling), Minister Dixon is a National Award-Winning Published Poet and Author of the groundbreaking, global-selling Inspirational/ Self Improvement 7-Part Series- The Traveler's Touch Saga. He is also an aspiring Screenwriter and Film Producer who is currently planning to make his latest and eighth book project, which you are about to experience, a Motion Picture in the near future, as his "...gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people." (Proverbs 18:16, International Standard Version Bible.) But until then, welcome to the ingenious imagination of Jarrod D. Dixon, and enjoy this Contemporary Inspirational Illustrated Story about the World's first official organized alliance of Christian Superheroes- The Golden Lightning Bolts! Ahhhh yeaaaah. "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and GREATER WORKS than these shall he do, because I go unto my Father." -St. John 14:12, KJV

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of gemology and crystallography. The titles in this range include "Gemstone Manufacturing" "The Optical Properties of Gemstones and Crystals" "The Thirty-Two Classes of Crystal Symmetry" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "Emerald Gemstones" contains information on their properties, origins, structure and much more. Intended to illustrate the main features of emeralds it is a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and to understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Opals emit a rainbow of colors, which makes them perfect gems to place in stunning pieces of jewelry. How do opals go from raw stones to beautiful gems? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn the steps that must be taken and the technology that is used to find, cut, and polish opals. Clear main text and informative fact boxes help readers become experts on opals. Colorful photographs of these gems are sure to keep readers engaged as they learn.