Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones
Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones

Author: Kennie Lyman

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1986-03-13

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780671604301

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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.

The Gem Hunter
The Gem Hunter

Author: Gary W. Bowersox

Publisher: GeoVision, Inc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 9780974732312

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This is the story of one man's endeavor to discover precious gems and to lead a life filled with loyal friends and extraordinary adventures. He finds it all in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan but not without risking his life. In this book Gary W. Bowersox spins his tales of thirty two years of discovery both introspective and worldwide. Along the way he encounters danger and intrigue as he builds lasting friendships. He has traded gems and stories with Afghan miners, ethnic peoples, freedom fighters, government officials, scientist, and on a few occasions, international spies.

Gemstones of the World
Gemstones of the World

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: N. A. G. Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 9780719803017

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A comprehensive manual of the world's gemstones and includes more than 1,400 examples. Opposite each illustration, this text provides a description of the particular stone, including details of the properties and chemical composition which makes the stone unique. It also gives information on location of major deposits, and alternative names.

Gems and Gemstones
Gems and Gemstones

Author: Lance Grande

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-11-15

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0226305112

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"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.

Gems and Precious Stones of North America ...
Gems and Precious Stones of North America ...

Author: George Frederick Kunz

Publisher: New York : Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 1890

Total Pages: 558

ISBN-13:

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A popular description of their occurrence, value, history, archaeology and of the collections in which they exist, also a chapter on pearls and on remarkable foreign gems owned in the United States...

Gemstones of the World
Gemstones of the World

Author: Walter Schumann

Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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Describes the appearance, formation, physical properties and characteristics, mining, and cutting of precious, semiprecious, and synthetic gemstones.

The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting
The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting

Author: Justin Prim

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737057802

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The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting is a collection of classic gemstone designs spanning 500 years. The designs are presented with full color photos, historical information, cutting advice, and design information. These are industry standard designs for the gem and jewelry trade for all the major gemstone cutting centers around the world. This collection marks the first time the designs have been compiled for public consumption. This volume will prove useful to both gemcutters who want to cut these essential designs and to jewelers who would like a visual aid to present different gemstone styles to their customers. Aside from the designs, the introductory chapters of the book contain invaluable information about gemstone design, optics, gem physics, modifying designs, pairing rough gems with an appropriate design, and more.

Crystal & Gem
Crystal & Gem

Author: R. F. Symes

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.

Gemstones
Gemstones

Author: Arthur Thomas

Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781847734846

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'Gemstones' is a guide to the fascinating world of precious and semi-precious crystals. As well as the naturally occurring minerals that have long been prized as gemstones, such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, this book covers 'organic gems', including pearls, amber and coral, and synthetic gems and simulants, or imitations.