Cover art for Jewel
Published
Dorling Kindersley, February 2023
ISBN
9780241601570
Format
Hardcover, 360 pages
Dimensions
28.8cm × 24.2cm × 2.7cm

Jewel The Definitive Visual Guide

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A sumptuous visual celebration of the world's most precious gemstones, minerals, and metals

Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals.

Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Faberge eggs.Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties.

With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, this sumptuous celebration of gems and jewels is guaranteed to bring sparkle to both your life and your library.

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