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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | DK CHILDREN | | Edition: | Revisedth Edition | | Page Count: | 160 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 01, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 159,282th |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9780789495969
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
A fascinating guide to the more widely-known precious stones -- from uncut gems to spectacular examples of finished jewelry -- this is the ideal introduction to the glittering world of gems. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 5 reviews)
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Interesting but with limited information by WriterGirl (Seoul, S. Korea)  3 Stars
November 13, 2009
It's a nice book if all you want or need is a basic reference about gemstones. It doesn't go into the properties to assist with purchasing. Nice photos and compact.
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Gemstones by CLB (MA)  5 Stars
June 04, 2009
Great little book, so much information in this tiny small pocket guide!
Much more than I expected...
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Before you buy your next stone, flip through this by Daniele M. Moore (Houston, TX USA) 5 Stars
July 29, 2008
This book is perfect for gem collectors. The information is easy to understand. I have loaned it out to several friends who have liked it as well.
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gemstones by Antonia L. Garcia 5 Stars
October 31, 2007
great little book. lots of pictures and interesting facts about gemstones. bought this for my grand-daughter; she loved it.
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My grandma loves it 5 Stars
May 03, 2002
I bought this book for my grandma about 5 or 6 years ago. Its a VERY SMALL book. fits in your pocket, but definatly worth reading. basic info on every gem on the planet.but if you want detailed, page after page long info on a certain rare gem- this is not the book. this is just a gorgeous simple overview.
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