Jewel - A Celebration of Earth's Treasures

Klappentext A lavish and authoritative guide to every kind of gem and semi-precious stone, packed with hundreds of specially commissioned new photographs, history and real-life stories. Zusammenfassung Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels. Following a foreword from antiques expert Judith Miller, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Introduction 2: Native Elements 3: Gemstones 4: Organic Gems 5: Rock Gems and Rocks

Product details

• Authors: DK, Judith Miller
• Assisted by: Judith Miller (Foreword)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.10.2016
• EAN: 9780241226032
• ISBN: 978-0-241-22603-2
• No. of pages: 360
• Dimensions: 263 mm x 309 mm x 29 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; NATURE / Rocks & Minerals, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Silver, Gold & Other Metals, Rocks, minerals & fossils, Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest, Jewellery & beadcraft, Antiques & collectables: jewellery