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Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World by Lance Grande Publisher Comments Gems are objects of wealth, icons of beauty, and emblems of the very best of everything. They are kept as signs of prestige or power. Given as tokens of love and affection, they also come in a kaleidoscopic array of hues and can be either mineral or... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover 
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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones) by Kennie Lyman Publisher Comments SimonandSchuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones provides both the connoisseur and the casual collector with a compact, easy-to-use volume describing more than 100 rare varieties of minerals whose beauty and mystery have possessed our imaginations... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Gems of the World by Cally Oldershaw Publisher Comments A comprehensive, up-to-date and beautifully illustrated reference. This new book is a practical, comprehensive guide to the identification and use of precious and semi-precious gems, novelty stones, agates and crystals. Presenting the latest information... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) by Cally Hall Publisher Comments Smithsonian Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification easy... (read more) List Price $20.00 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Tears of Mermaids: The Secret Story of Pearls by Stephen G Bloom Publisher Comments For Tears of Mermaids, Stephen G. Bloom traveled 30,000 miles to trace a single pearl--from the moment a diver off the coast of Australia scoops from the ocean floor an oyster containing a single luminescent pearl to the instant a woman on the other side... (read more) List Price $27.99 Your price: $22.50 Sale - Hardcover
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Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession by Matthew Hart Publisher Comments On a hot morning in May, 1999, three garimpeiros (small-scale miners) found a large pink diamond in the muddy waters of the Abaete River in Brazil, a discovery that captivated the entire diamond trade. Beginning with this dramatic and revealing tale... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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Diamonds: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Diamonds with Confidence and Knowledge by Antoinette Matlins Publisher Comments This beautifully-illustrated, complete guide to accurate jewelry identification and appraisal provides step-by-step instruction in jewelry identification and dating. rewiews the role and responsibilities of the appraiser and describes in detail virtually... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Amber Room: The Fate of the World's Greatest Lost Treasure by Catheri Scott Clark Publisher Comments One of mankind's greatest treasures, the Amber Room stood as a symbol of Russian glory for over 200 years. But after the Nazi invasion, it was never seen again. Now, in a masterpiece of detection, two investigative journalists reveal what happened to the... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones by George Frederi Kunz Publisher Comments Foremost gemologist presents definitive study of the magical abilities and strange characteristics of precious stones. Wide range of sources — Greek, Latin documents, medieval lapidaries, Eddas, Egyptian writings, Oriental gem books, the Bible... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gemstones by Cally Oldershaw Publisher Comments Breathtaking color photographs, especially commissioned, capture the glistening beauty of gemstones from around the world-stones used for jewelry and magical rites as far back as 20,000 years ago. This feast for the eyes shows uncut stones and gems in... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying by Keith Wallis Publisher Comments Whether buying gem-set jewellery or loose stones, you will be faced with a colourful array of beauty and value. With such a wide choice - from amethyst to zircon which should you choose? What is it worth, and how do you even know it is real? All that... (read more) Your price: $25.00 New - Hardcover
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The Jeweler's Directory of Gemstones: A Complete Guide to Appraising and Using Precious Stones from Cut and Color to Shape and Settings by Judith Crowe Publisher Comments A well-illustrated reference for anyone needing to make accurate judgements about gemstones, including sources and grading, settings, cutting and faceting, gemstone groups, appraising, spotting synthetics and fakes and much more.... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Hardcover
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National Gem Collection by Jeffrey E Post Book News Annotation Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, on the occasion of a major reconstruction of the museum's gem and mineral hall. Informative text accompanies lush photos of spectacular specimens. Coverage includes a history of the collection;... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $20.00 Used - Hardcover
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Trigger Issues: Diamonds (Trigger Issues) by Nikki Van Der Gaag About the Author Nikki van der Gaag is a freelance writer, editor and evaluator on development issues. Prior to this she was editorial director at the Panos Institute and co-editor of the New Internationalist magazine.... (read more) List Price $9.00 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Gem Identification Made Easy 3RD Edition by Antoinette Matlins Book News Annotation The third edition of this accessible and knowledgeable guide to gem identification features updated information on new techniques and gems, including the high-pressure/high-temperature techniques used to treat some types of diamonds, methods for... (read more) List Price $36.95 Your price: $24.95 Used - Hardcover
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Gemstones: Major Works by Leading Jewelers (Masters) by Lark Books (cor) Publisher Comments What awesome craftsmanship appears throughout this unique volume—the zenith of an art that marries the world’s most exceptional gems with exquisitely-honed metal designs. Approximately forty of the world’s top jewelers present expertly... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Sancy Blood Diamond: Power, Greed, and the Cursed History of One of the World's Most Coveted Gems by Susan Ronald Publisher Comments The colourful 600-year history of the rich and powerful men and women who owned, longed and killed for the fabled Sancy Diamond.... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $5.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Pearl by Silvia Malaguzzi Publisher Comments Pearl tells the story of the arrival of the pearl in the West, its enchanting mythology, man's fascination with its origins, and the role it has played in jewelry and art throughout the ages. It also explores the significance and impact the pearl has had... (read more) List Price $75.00 Your price: $35.00 Used - Hardcover
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Pearl Book 4TH Edition by Antoinette Matlins Synopsis With today's finest cultured pearls rivaling diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire in terms of popularity, rarity and price, more and more people are searching for a reliable source of information to guide them in the fascinating and complex world of... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Heartless Stone: A Journey through the World of Diamonds, Deceit and Desire by Tom Zoellner Publisher Comments The first book to offer a panoramic and unflinching look at the modern diamond industry, The Heartless Stone is a journey across six continents to uncover the secrets behind one of our most luxurious and costly status symbols. The book takes you... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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