Gemstones-dk Handbooks By Cally Hall from Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Merchant: Cooksongold
Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Product code: 999 A208
Merchant's Category: Arts & Entertainment> Crafts & Hobbies> Jewellery Making
Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge of over 130 gemstones from around the world. Learn how gemstones are formed and how to recognise them by their unique qualities and colours. A wonderful book for beginners, students, and gemstone-enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and gemstone classification. Gemstones is filled with all you need to know about these fascinating minerals - cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals. Inside you`ll find: Fast facts for quick reference, including chemical composition, hardness, gravity, lustre, and reflective value Photo close-ups of key details and highlights of distinguishing features Illustrations of faceting and shapes popular for each gemstone A detailed introduction to everything a beginner gemmologist needs to know including how gemstones form, the different properties, crystal shapes, faceting, and the history of gems. Delve into the one-of-a-kind characteristics, colours, and attributes of more than 130 gemstones with this compact visual guide. For easy classification, each stone?s entry includes annotated photographs to highlight distinguishing features and concise details about the attributes of gems. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this gemmology book explores what gemstones are, how they are classified and how to identify them by their physical and optical properties. It also shows you how they were fashioned and imitated throughout history. Learn the differences between varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. It includes a glossary for many more technical and scientific terms, and over 800 high-quality photos of gems, making it the ideal gift for any budding gemmologist! Gemstones DK Handbook is a paperback book which consists of 160 pages. Easy to understand text with 800 images Detailed information on the formation and composition of gemstones A comprehensive guide for collectors and perfect for students Offers detailed information on the common characteristics of stones Paperback book consisting on 160 pages
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For over twenty years, we at Cooksongold have remained the one stop shop for the jewellery maker. We have all of the essential tools and supplies required for jewellery makers of all levels, as well as high quality bullion made from 100% recycled gold.