An Easy Guide to Stones in Jewellery

This fascinating text comprises a detailed guide to gemmology, perfect for the aspiring amateur and seasoned practitioner alike. Covering in detail the fundamentals of the subject, this rare book constitutes a great addition to any gemmological collection and is a veritable must-have for those looking for an introduction to the subject. This text is split into the two parts: Transparent Stones and Translucent and Opaque Stones, and contains chapters on: The Materials to be Studied; The ¿Bending¿ of light, and its Effects; The Pocket Lens; ¿Inclusion¿ in Stones; The ¿Chelseä filter; The Microscope; and many more. G. M. Sprague was a fellow, Tully medallist, and Anderson prize-winner of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. This rare text is proudly republished here with a new introduction to the subject.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: G. M. Sprague
• Editore: Goldberg Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 15.04.2011
• EAN: 9781447401827
• ISBN: 978-1-4474-0182-7
• Pagine: 84
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 216 mm x 5 mm
• Peso: 119 g
• Categoria: Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione