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Gems and jewels have, since the beginnings of civilization, been prized as tokens of love, as symbols of wealth and social status, or as objects ...Show synopsisGems and jewels have, since the beginnings of civilization, been prized as tokens of love, as symbols of wealth and social status, or as objects endowed with magical or religious significance. In "Gems and Jewels," internationally renowned gem expert and dealer Benjamin Zucker reveals much of the history and mystique surrounding these precious objects. Divided into chapters devoted to rubies, sapphires, emeralds, white diamonds and colored diamonds, pearls, amber, lapis lazuli, jade, turquoise, opals, and garnets, "Gems and Jewels" features compelling descriptions and insights into the chemical composition of these stones, the methods and styles of cutting them in different periods, discussions of outstanding specimen stones-such as the Tiffany diamond-and comparisons of key differences in shades of color within one type of gemstone-as in the case of opals from Australia and Mexico, and sapphires from Kashmir and Ceylon. A gorgeous illustrated book for lovers of gems and jewels and an important volume for professionals, this unique volume also provides the vital clues that enable the expert eye to distinguish between natural and synthetic stones, and between natural and cultured pearls, and also supplies guidelines on methods of grading and on relative market values.Hide synopsis
Description:Near Fine in J Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall 248 pgs.,...Near Fine in J Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall 248 pgs., large, heavy book-dj has one tiny tear to corner.
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Description:Orig. navy cloth. Fine in fine dust wrapper. No Dust Jacket. 248...Orig. navy cloth. Fine in fine dust wrapper. No Dust Jacket. 248 pages. 27 x 22 cm. 256 illustrations in color. Bibliography. Index. Signed presentation copy.
Description:Very Good in Good jacket. Hard Back. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. The...Very Good in Good jacket. Hard Back. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. The dustjacket has slight wear along the edges, the book and book contents are in very good condition and are clean and tight. There is a gift inscription wrtten on the free end page.
Binding: , fine purple cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt
Publisher: Published by Thames and Hudson,
Description:, neat previous owner's name to front free endpaper, the book is..., neat previous owner's name to front free endpaper, the book is in very good condition in , dust wrapper in very good condition jacket. Hardback. 248 pages, illustrated with 256 colour photographic plates. 28 x 23 cm approx.
Description:Fine in fine jacket. 256 color illustrations, several monochrome...Fine in fine jacket. 256 color illustrations, several monochrome text illustrations. 248pp. 4to, decoratively gilt black cloth, d.w. (New York: Thames & Hudson, (1984). First Edition. Fine.
Description:NF/NF; Hardback in Near Fine condition, Near Fine dust jacket...NF/NF; Hardback in Near Fine condition, Near Fine dust jacket Dust jacket price clipped. 0500013268. 4to 11" to 13" tall; 248 pages; With 256 illustrations in color.
