| View Larger Image | Gemstones of the World: Newly Revised & Expanded Third Edition | Hardcoverby Walter Schumann (Author)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Sterling | | Edition: | 3 Rev Exprd Edition | | Page Count: | 272 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 179,579th |
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FEATURES | - ISBN13: 9781402740169
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs: it’s the cornerstone of the field. And this updated edition contains a host of new findings on “Gemstones for Collectors,” additional gems in the “Table of Constants,” and the “double fraction” figures that experts have long wanted—a very special new feature.All the gemstones are treated in their many variations: more than 1,500 full-color photos showcase each precious and semiprecious stone in both its rough, natural, and its polished and cut renditions. Each entry offers complete information on the gemstone’s formation, structure, physical properties, and characteristics, along with the best methods of working, cutting, and polishing it. There are even full treatments of lesser-known gems, from andalusite to vesuvian, and a special section is devoted to rocks as precious stones, including alabaster, onyx, obsidian, and fossils. Organic gem materials are also covered, such as coral, ivory, amber, and pearl. Charts and tables help collectors identify unknown gemstones and check for genuineness. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 25 reviews)
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Won't Travel or Purchase Without This Reference! by WriterGirl (Seoul, S. Korea)  5 Stars
September 17, 2009
My travels around Asia sparked my interest in buying gems, jade and pearls. After a few false starts, I knew I needed a resource I could carry with me and consult on the spot. Not only do I feel more confident in my purchases, I know see items that are of value that I passed by because I didn't understand what they were. The book covers a great deal of information despite its small format. At first I wasn't interested in the beginning chapters. I thought they were for jewelers or more serious collectors. Now I'm reading them to gain additional insight into this world. The photos are fabulous. Some of the stones in their original forms are more beautiful than the jewelry versions. I purchased the other 2 books offered with this one, but this is by far the best. There is now a 4th edition you can pre-order.
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Gemstones of the World by Debbie Sikes (Oregon) 5 Stars
September 14, 2009
Lovely book that came highly recommended to me by some lapidary friends. A must-have for anyone dealing in gemstones.
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Very useful book by dwf (Los Alamos, NM) 5 Stars
May 28, 2009
We are enjoying this book a great deal. It has information that we've not seen in other books on this subject. Nice to browse, and useful as a reference
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So very helpful by Susan Powell (Clementon, New Jersey United States) 5 Stars
March 17, 2009
I have been searching for a book to help me navigate through the maze of common names for different kinds of stones used to make beads. This book has photos of the stones in their natural state, as well as their polished state. It has lists of names attributed to certain stones. As a beader, I have found it very helpful in identifying stone beads and understanding what the different stones are.
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Gemstones of the World is a world of information by Suzanne Tueme (Baton Rouge, La.USA)  4 Stars
March 05, 2009
I'm new to investing/collecting gemstones. This book provides information on gemstones including traits, chemical compositione, mining locations, history, grading scales and much more. Many beautiful color photos. Great for anyone interested in gems
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