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Gemstones have been a source of fascination for Millenia, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl, to the deep red garnets treasured by ancient Egyptians and Victorians alike. They are used for their natural beauty in jewellery, worn for protection as talismans, associated with romance and power. They are also of scientific importance, forming over billions of years and containing secrets to the inner earth. This book examines the world’s most commonly encountered gemstones, exploring their unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how these gem materials formed, where they are mined, how they are identified by their physical and optical properties, their enhancements and imitations. Travelling through each gem’s history and use in adornment, it is filled with fascinating facts for the curious to the professional. With sumptuous colour photographs, Gemstones is a dazzling insight into the world of the rare and valuable.
Publisher : The Natural History Museum (31 March 2022)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0565092243
ISBN-13 : 978-0565092245
Dimensions : 20.8 x 1.8 x 14.1 cm
Amazon Customer –
Bought for son, although it’s quite advanced for his age. Nice little book though.
Amazon Customer –
MR IAIN WARNER –
I love this book . Have used it to learn more about the jewellery i own.
MR IAIN WARNER –
Michelle Alison Stainton –
Bought this book to help me learn about gemstones, I thoroughly recommend it to new enthusiasts. It’s full of facts and photos of beautiful gems and jewels.
Michelle Alison Stainton –
I Segreti della Luna –
A pocket size little book with lots of information and pictures. Worth the purchase A+++
I Segreti della Luna –
Kindle Customer –
The substance of the book is good and detailed but the print quality is very poor. Pale grey small text detracts from trying to reference easily .
Kindle Customer –