A sumptuous visual celebration of the world's most precious gemstones, minerals, and metals
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 Faberge 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.
With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, this sumptuous celebration of gems and jewels is guaranteed to bring sparkle to both your life and your library.
By:
DK Foreword by:
Judith Miller, Judith Miller Imprint: Dorling Kindersley Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 287mm,
Width: 241mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.852kg ISBN:9780241601570 ISBN 10: 0241601576 Series:DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias Pages: 360 Publication Date:28 February 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Judith Miller is a successful lecturer and author, having written over 100 books on the subject of antiques.