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Gems and Jewellery:
General
Gemmology,
Gemstones and General References
Buying
and Pricing Gemstones
Gems:Myth,
Legend and Metaphysics
Jewellery
Making and Metal Working
Individual Gems
Diamonds
Sapphires
and Rubies
Jade
Opals
Pearls
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Gems
& Crystals: From the American Museum of Natural History
by Anna S. Sofianides
This oversized
"coffee table" style book, contains some of the
most impressive gem and mineral photography in print. The
photos were taken by Erica and Harold Van Pelt who are the
most revered gemological photographers in the world. In addition,
the text is well organized and flawlessly researched. Gems
and Crystals really captures the magic responsible for mankind's
obsession with gem minerals. I highly recommend this book
to anyone with a passion for gems. |
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Gemstones: Symbols of Beauty and Power
by Eduard J. Gubelin, Franz-Zaver Erni
Beautifully
photographed and written by the world's foremost gemstone
authority, Eduard Gubelin. What more could you ask for?
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Gemstones
by Cally Oldershaw
Breathtaking
color photos capture the glistening beauty of gemstones
from around the world--stones used for jewelry and magical
rites as far back as 20,000 years ago. Published in cooperation
with the British Museum of Natural History.
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Gemmology
by Peter G. Read
Read,
a writer and lecturer on gems and gem test equipment (which
he also designs), offers an updated edition of his 1991
reference, written for both beginning and advanced students.
The book is incredibly comprehensive and very well priced.
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Gems:
Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification...
by Robert Webster, Peter G. Read (Editor)
This
book, now in it's 5th Edition, is universally recognized
as the most comprehensive and authoritative treatise on
gem materials in the English language. It is well worth
the cost!
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