Jewel : the definitive visual guide
2023
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Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals. Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite FabergeĢ eggs. Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties.
Main title:
Jewel : the definitive visual guide / foreword by Judith Miller.
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
Collation:
360 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9780241601570 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
391.7
Language:
English
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BRN:
2595155