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GEMSTONES OF THE WORLD

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SKU: BK-1350
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Untitled document
Hardcover
Publication Date: 1997
Gemstones of the World is the single, cornerstone volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs. And this updated edition contains a new chapter on the treatment of gemstones, expanded information on what�s �New on the Market,� and 400 additional stones. More than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in its rough, natural, polished, and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone�s formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems; a special section on rocks as precious stones; and organic gem materials. Charts and tables (including the �double fraction� figures that experts want) help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness.
Written by Walter Schumann
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