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Gemstones of the World (3RD 07 Edition)
by Walter Schumann  Publisher Comments Gemstones of the World is truly the single volume that every hobbyist, jeweler, jewelry maker, and rockhound needs: it’s the cornerstone of the field. And this updated edition contains a host of new findings on “Gemstones for Collectors...
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Smithsonian Rock and Gem: The Definitive Guide to Rocks, Minerals, Gems, and Fossils
by Ronald Louis Bonewitz Publisher Comments A fascinating encyclopedic reference on rocks and gems, including their identification, composition, and their use. The many feature boxes cover topics such as the Malachite room in the Winter Palace and the collection of the Hope Diamond and the...
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Simon and Schuster's Guide To Gems and Precious Stones (86 Edition)
by Curzio Ciprianai 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...
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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...
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Minerals and Gems: From the American Museum of Natural History
by George E. Harlow Publisher Comments Sparkling yet practical, this Tiny Folio is a superb introduction to the American Museum of Natural History as well as a concise guide to minerals and gems. Now in hardcover....
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Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones (Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones)
by Walter Schumann Publisher Comments This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail: its origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties....
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Firefly Guide To Gems
by Cally Oldershaw Publisher Comments A reference guide to gems, semi-precious stones and crystals. Gemstones and crystals are used for jewelry, industry, lasers and precision technology. Firefly Guide to Gems is a practical, compact guide to the identification and use of precious and semi...
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Minerals and Gemstones: 300 of the Earth's Natural Treasures
by David Cook Publisher Comments Chances are, at different points of the day, you’re standing right on top of buried treasure. That’s because deep beneath the Earth’s surface, valuable rocks, minerals and gemstones are being formed. Minerals & Gemstones is an...
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Gemstones (Collins Gem)
by Cally Oldershaw Publisher Comments <p>A fully illustrated guide to gemstones</p> <ul> <li><p>Striking full-color photographs</li> <li><p>Detailed descriptions of each stone</li> <li><p>Additional artwork showing identifying...
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Blood Diamonds: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones
by Greg Campbell 
Publisher Comments First discovered in 1930, the diamonds of Sierra Leone have funded one of the most savage rebel campaigns in modern history. These "blood diamonds" are smuggled out of West Africa and sold to legitimate diamond merchants in London, Antwerp, and New York,...
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Stone of Heaven the Secret History of IM
by Adrian Levy Synopsis Combining historical research, travelogue and investigative journalism, this study reveals the hidden history of the world's rarest and most valuable gem stone - the Imperial Green Jade. It is the story of a gem that shaped the destiny of nations that...
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Diamond: A Journey to the Heart of an Obsession
by Matthew Hart Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [255]-258) and index....
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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...
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The Story of Diamonds
by Jean Milne Book News Annotation A personable account of diamonds and people's relationship with them throughout history, for upper level elementary and middle school students. Coverage includes where they come from, how they are polished, myths relating to their powers, and stories...
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Gemstones of the World
by Walter Schumann Publisher Comments With a million copies in print, here comes an even larger, more up-to-date version of the most complete reference book ever published on the subject. All the gemstones ever discovered are treated in their many variations. More than 1,500 full-color...
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Agates: Treasures of the Earth
by Roger Pabian Synopsis A well-illustrated reference for agates including an introduction to their geology and formation, a comprehensive identification guide and listings for where they can be found around the world....
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The Stone of Heaven: Unearthing the Secret History of Imperial Green Jade
by Adrian Levy Publisher Comments A riveting, entertaining, and richly detailed nonfiction narrative in the spirit of The Orchid Thief, Longitude and Nathaniel's Nutmeg, this is the first book ever written about Imperial Green Jade — the rare and beautiful stone more precious than...
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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...
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Glitter & Greed: The Secret World of the Diamond Cartel
by Janine Roberts Publisher Comments Rare, romantic, and forever: The diamond industry depends on these myths to reap billions of dollars of profit. This sensational investigation explodes such fallacies and reveals how multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns create the impression of...
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Smithsonian Handbooks of Gemstones (02 Edition)
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...
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