Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind The Jewels By Jeffrey Edward Post from Abrams
Merchant: Cooksongold
Brand: Abrams
Product code: 999 A211
Merchant's Category: Arts & Entertainment> Crafts & Hobbies> Jewellery Making
The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world?s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian?s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world?s greatest and most famous gemstones. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian?s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond?and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels?from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry. Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed is a paperback book which consists of 192 pages. Gorgeous photographs accompanied by descriptive text Defines types of gems, how they were discovered, how they are made by nature and much more Stories bought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian`s National Gem Collection Three sections - Storied Collection, Notable Gem Families and the Hope Diamond Dedicated section on the Hope Diamond and its donation to the Smithsonian collection
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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.