Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide

by Robin Hansen

A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the world

Gemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink topaz that was popular in Victorian jewelry. This book covers every known type of gemstone, exploring each one's unique beauty, rarity, and durability. It reveals how gems form, where...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691214484
• ISBN13: 9780691214481
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.1"