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Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide is a comprehensive book that provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the world of gemstones. It covers everything from the science of gems and their formation to their cultural significance and uses throughout history.
This visually stunning guide showcases over 1,000 different gemstones, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and many more. Each gemstone is accompanied by detailed photographs, allowing readers to appreciate their beauty and uniqueness.
The book also delves into the various factors that affect a gemstone’s quality and value, such as color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. It provides expert advice on how to identify and evaluate gemstones, making it a valuable resource for gem enthusiasts and collectors.
Furthermore, Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide explores the history and mythology surrounding gemstones, including the beliefs and rituals associated with them. It uncovers fascinating stories behind famous gemstones, such as the Hope Diamond and the Star of India.
Written by gem experts, the book combines scientific knowledge with captivating storytelling. It is organized in a user-friendly manner, making it easy for readers to navigate and find information on specific gemstones or topics of interest.
Whether you are a gemstone enthusiast, a jewelry lover, or simply interested in the beauty and history of gems, Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide is an indispensable reference that will enhance your understanding and appreciation of these precious stones.
// Table Of Contents //
- INTRODUCTION
- Treasures of the Earth
- What is a mineral?
- Physical properties
- Crystal systems and habits
- What is a gem?
- Visual properties
- Where do gems come from?
- Grading and evaluation
- Gem cuts
- The value of a gem
- What is a jewel?
- NATIVE ELEMENTS
- Gold
- Crown of Charlemagne
- Silver
- Platinum
- Marie Antoinette’s diamond earrings
- Copper
- Artemision Bronze
- Diamond
- Koh-i-noor Diamond
- Ancient Egypt
- Hope Diamond
- GEMSTONES
- Pyrite
- Sphalerite
- Stuart Sapphire
- Sapphire
- Danish ruby parure
- Ruby
- Timur Ruby
- Spinel
- Catherine the Great’s spinel
- Chrysoberyl
- Hematite
- Taaffeite
- Cassiterite
- Cuprite
- Maharaja’s Patiala necklace
- Indian jewels
- Rutile
- Diaspore
- Fluorite
- Calcite
- Aragonite
- Rhodochrosite
- Cerussite
- Byzantine jewels
- Variscite
- Smithsonite
- Azurite
- Malachite
- Queen Desideria’s malachite parure
- Turquoise
- Marie-Louise’s diadem
- Gems for anniversaries
- Brazilianite
- Amblygonite
- Apatite
- Lazulite
- Baryte
- Celestine
- Alabaster
- Gypsum
- Sacred stones
- Scheelite
- Howlite
- Queen Elizabeth’s pelican brooch
- Mysticism and medicine
- Quartz
- Treasure chambers of Augustus II
- Surface luster
- St. George statuette
- Chalcedony
- Frederick the Great’s snuffbox
- Agate
- Onyx
- Gold and power
- Opal
- Halley’s Comet opal
- Moonstone
- Shimmering color
- Sunstone
- Labradorite
- Orthoclase
- Microcline
- Albite
- Bytownite
- Lapis lazuli
- Jewels of ancient Egypt
- Sodalite
- Haüyne
- Kiani Crown
- Scapolite
- Pollucite
- Fluorescent minerals
- Indian jewels
- Serpentine
- Soapstone
- Pezzottaite
- Sepiolite
- Ludwig II’s pocket watch
- Chrysocolla
- Petalite
- Prehnite
- Phosphophyllite
- The gem industry
- Enstatite
- Diopside
- Hypersthene
- Bronzite
- Pattern, texture, and inclusions
- Hiddenite
- Kunzite
- Tutti Frutti necklace
- Jade
- Chinese birdcage
- Rhodonite
- Pectolite
- Designers’ heyday
- Dioptase
- Sugilite
- Iolite
- Benitoite
- Duchess of Windsor’s Cartier flamingo brooch
- Tourmaline
- Crown of the Andes
- Emerald
- Topkapi emerald dagger
- Beryl
- Dom Pedro Aquamarine
- Modern carving and engraving
- Danburite
- Axinite
- Jewelry shopping
- Vesuvianite
- Epidote
- Kornerupine
- Zoisite
- Peridot
- Shwedagon pagoda
- Garnet
- Staffordshire hoard
- Fire and brilliance
- Zircon
- Black Orlov diamond
- Topaz
- Andalusite
- Titanite
- Sillimanite
- Dumortierite
- Fabergé Easter eggs
- Kyanite
- Staurolite
- Phenakite
- Euclase
- Napoleon diamond necklace
- Lucky birthstones
- Mask of Agamemnon
- ORGANIC GEMS
- Pearl
- La Peregrina
- Shell
- Mother-of-pearl
- Nautilus cup
- High society
- Mother-of-pearl coyote
- Jet
- Copal
- Anthracite
- Amber
- Russian Amber Room
- Coral
- Diana with stag centerpiece
- Peanut wood
- Ammolite
- ROCK GEMS AND ROCKS
- Moldavite
- Obsidian
- Limestone
- Sandstone
- Spanish Alhambra
- Marble
- Granite
- Michelangelo’s David
- Record breakers
- Modern brands
- Color guide
- Mineral and rock directory
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