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.
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1: Introduction2: Native Elements3: Gemstones4: Organic Gems5: Rock Gems and Rocks
Discover all that glitters with Jewel

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780241226032
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
DK
Vekt
2138 gr
Høyde
308 mm
Bredde
262 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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