About this title: In "Jewels," journalist Victoria Finlay demonstrates the power of gemstones via fascinating tales of money, intrigue, and ingenuity. From amethyst to sapphire, from 17th-century France to 21st-century Hong Kong, Finlay leaves no facet unpolished. 8-page color insert.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780345466945ISBN:0345466942
Description: Fine. Softcover Advance Uncorrected proofs, 450 pages with illustrations, maps, Miscellany, Notes, and Bibliography, but excluding Index (still incomplete for this pre-publication copy). read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2007-08-14
ISBN-13:9780345466952ISBN:0345466950
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780345466952ISBN:0345466950
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780345466945ISBN:0345466942
Description: ISBN 0345466942. Hardback. First U.S. Printing. Near Fine condition book in a Near Fine condition dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. $25.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780345466945ISBN:0345466942
Description: ISBN 0345466942. Hardback. First U.S. Printing. Near Fine condition book in a Near Fine condition dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. $25.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. As new condition. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ballantine Books 2006
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780345466945ISBN:0345466942
Description: ISBN 0345466942. Hardback. First U.S. Printing. Near Fine condition book in a Near Fine condition dustjacket. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. As new condition. $25.95 original price is present and unclipped on front flap of dustjacket. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780345466952ISBN:0345466950
Description: New. In "Jewels, " journalist Victoria Finlay demonstrates the power of gemstones via fascinating tales of money, intrigue, and ingenuity. From amethyst to sapphire, from 17th-century France to 21st-century Hong Kong, Finlay leaves no facet unpolished. read more
"it makes you delve into some precious stones and jewels origin...you become surprised about the huge quantity of anescodes and stories..some are real, and others meytical! you would be speechless when you find that some people got hanged and excuted for them...! what're they worth?"
"Jewels tells the story of Finlay's journey around the world to discover the origins and histories of ten types of gem, including peridot, jet, amber, pearl, opal, emerald, sapphire, ruby, and diamond. She goes to almost any length to visit the original mines, and several times risks her own life either due to geologic or political troubles. In one case (emeralds, I think) only the prospect of needing to be proficient with two machine guns at once can stop her. Mixed in with her descriptions of her adventures are stories associated with the gems, trivia, and interviews. It makes for an eclectic, fascinating, adventurous exploration into the histories of these stones."
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