Gem
Subtitle: the definitive visual guide
By: foreword by Aja Raden
Contributors: Smithsonian Institution
Edition: First American edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9781465453563
Subjects: Gems; Precious stones; Precious metals; Jewelry
Other titles: DK Smithsonian Gem :; Smithsonian Gem :
Description: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Native elements; title: Gemstones; title: Organic gems; title: Rock gems and rocks.