Gems of the World

by Cally Oldershaw

Book Overview

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,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554075394
• ISBN13: 9781554075393
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference book

History of gemstones and extensive mineral types/families, including chemical composition, along with where and how specific stones are found. Great index!

MOST COMPREHENSIVE GEM BOOK I OWN!!!!!

I have an extensive library of Gemological information. This is the most comprehensive book of colored stones I own. I have just finished my GIA diamond grading course and now must move on to COLORED STONE identification. This book will be invaluable!!!! Thanx