Download or read book The story of gems written by Herbert P. Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of the Gems written by Herbert P. Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of the Gems written by Herbert P. Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Precious written by Helen Molesworth and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A renowned jewelry expert recounts her career working with nature’s most extraordinary treasures—gemstones—and traces these rare jewels from ancient Egyptian records through the high-stakes auctions of today. Helen Molesworth has been captivated by precious stones since early childhood but she struggled to join the gemstone industry, having no connections to the few family-run companies that have dominated the field for centuries. She persevered, and more than two decades later, Molesworth is now an international authority hired to appraise the extraordinary jewelry of such clients as the British royal family. Precious is packed with inside stories about fabulous jewels associated with generations of celebrities, from Cleopatra (emerald) to Catherine, Princess of Wales (sapphire); from Marilyn Monroe (pearl) to Beyoncé (garnet); from Jackie O (pearl) to Lady Gaga (diamond); and from Marie Antoinette (pearl) to Elizabeth Taylor (pearl, ruby, and emerald)! As Molesworth tells it, the history of gemstones is the history of humanity. And so she journeys the world, navigating African diamond mines, Colombian emerald mines, and the sapphire-rich rivers of Sri Lanka to study gems at their source. She has selected ten of nature’s most dazzling gems, tracing their discovery to when these cut-and-polished masterpieces first adorned empresses and kings. From the stories of a priceless emerald watch hidden under floorboards for centuries to the common quartz fashioned into world-famous royal jewels, and diamonds selling for multi-millions, Precious is not just a chronicle of archeology and geology, high society and high finance, it’s the story of our timeless ambition to make—and wear—something beautiful.
Download or read book The Story of the Gems written by Herbert Percy Whitlock and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed written by Jeffrey Edward Post and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems are brought to life by the curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond—and also presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and additions made to the collection since 1997. Not only a resource for learning about rare and beautiful gems, the book also presents the stories of the people who once owned or were associated with these jewels—from ordinary people to kings, emperors, maharajas, celebrities, and captains of industry.
Download or read book The Natural History Ancient and Modern of Precious Stones and Gems and of the Precious Metals written by Charles W. King and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Natural History of Gems Or Decorative Stones written by Charles William King and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gem written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world’s greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth’s finest jewels. Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text. Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet’s most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers. This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
Download or read book Precious Stones and Gems written by Edwin William Streeter and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History and Mystery of Precious Stones written by William Jones and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Precious Stones and Their Stories An Article on the History of Gemstones and Their Use written by A. Hyatt Verrill and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific history of gemstones and crystals around the world. Featuring the origin, symbolism, and uses of various precious stones. This detailed article explores the history of gemology and crystallography and is an excellent read for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the subjects. First published in 1939, Precious Stones and Their Stories was written by A. Hyatt Verrill, a respected nature historian.
Download or read book Stories About Famous Precious Stones written by Adela E. Orpen and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Stories About Famous Precious Stones" by Adela E. Orpen. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Book of Gems written by Fran Wilde and published by Tordotcom. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A glittering tale of academic jealousy and ancient artifacts, The Book of Gems is a pulse-pounding adventure.” —Katherine Addison, author of The Goblin Emperor Some truths are shatterproof... It’s been centuries since the Jeweled Valley and its magical gems were destroyed. In the republics that rose from its ashes, scientists craft synthetic jewels to heat homes, power gadgetry, and wage war. Dr. Devina Brunai is one of these scientists. She also is the only person who believes true gems still exist. The recent unearthing of the Palace of Gems gives her the perfect opportunity to find them and prove her naysayers wrong. Her chance is snatched away at the last moment when her mentor steals her research and wins the trip for himself. Soon, his messages from the field transform into bizarre ramblings about a book, a Prince, and an enemy borne of the dark. Now Dev must enter the Valley, find her mentor, and save her research before they, like gems, become relics of a time long forgotten. More books in the Gem Universe: The Jewel and Her Lapidary The Fire Opal Mechanism At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals and an Account of Their Scientific Commercial Artistic and Historical Aspec written by Julius Wodiska and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-04 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones written by Julius Wodiska and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Download or read book A Book of Precious Stones written by Julius Wodiska and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Book of Precious Stones: The Identification of Gems and Gem Minerals, and an Account of Their Scientific, Commercial, Artistic, and Historical Aspects From all these various standpoints has the subject been approached. The precious stones are described in chapters devoted to each, in the order in which they rank in popular estima tion, as are also the more important semi precious stones, which are classified, those occasionally used being briefly treated. Dia mond-cutting, its history and processes, the lapidary and his work, imitations and recon structed gems, myths and legends, favourite gems of the great, gems and gem minerals in museums, the tr ou' of the djamond cut ters, and the des jewelry in the new arts and craftsfmovement, are all considered, and further valuable specific in formation is comprehended in appended lists, tables, and an extensive bibliography. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
