- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; New Ed edition (13 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075132731X
- ISBN-13: 978-0751327311
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.5 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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- #37 in Books > Science & Nature > Chemistry > Mineralogy
- #39 in Books > Science & Nature > Earth Sciences & Geography > Geology > Reference
- #81 in Books > Science & Nature > Nature > Rocks, Minerals & Fossils
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The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones is packed with more than 800 vivid full-colour photographs of more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones organic gemstones and precious metals. With authoritative text clear photography and a systematic approach this concise guide to identification enables you to recognize each gemstone instantly. Photo-Encyclopedic Approach Each expertly written entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the gemstone's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Additional colour illustrations and photographs show uncut stones colour variations and a range of popular cuts while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Identification Made Easy For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Gemstones explains what a gemstone is how and where gemstones occur what natural properties they possess and how they have been fashioned and imitated through the ages. To help you in the initial stages of identification a colour key illustrates the variety of colours found within natural and synthetic gemstones. A concise glossary explains the relevant scientific and technical terms.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is good if you are just starting out looking at gemstones and gemmology. However it does not give much more than a brief outline of each stone with a few nice pictures which leaves you wanting more! Good reference charts at the back of the book. Other than the charts, no real visual identifying tips of any real value imo ie. microphotos etc or tips on id synthetics etc. Still a nice book to have and does contribute something when compared with other books.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This handbook is essential reading for any new jewellers and provides the basics needed for product knowledge. Well laid out information, multiple illustrations. A definitely GOOD starting point.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like all DK books, this is beautifully illustrated and informative. It's the kind of book you'll probably find yourself dipping into now and again, rather than reading cover to cover in one go. User friendly and doesn't baffle with unnecessary science.
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Useful reference book
I bought the book "Gemstones" by Cally Hall because I would like to improve my English vocabulary on this subject. Read more
Published 11 months ago by 58Logopädie
Iniciants' bible!
This book is so great in all the aspects. It is easy to reffer, nicely done, helpful information and untill today after a couple of years in gemmology i still reffer back to it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. Segurado
Gems
A real eye=opener. I thought I knew all about gemstones but in here are stones I've never even heard of. Once you pick it up you'll not want to put it down. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs. B. Armstrong
This book's a little gem !
DK don't disappoint with this handy sized reference on world gems. Ideal for hobbyist or craftsman.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Allan Andrews
Dorling Kindersley Gemstones handbook
This book has been a great help in identifying the various gemstones I come across. It has excellent pictures, sorted by colour, of individual gems, and these lead you to a page... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by Eve Ladysmith
Gemstones (DK Handbooks)
Unfortunately I had a problem with the book I received as some of the pages were overprinted, and could not be read.I was perhaps unlucky. Sent my copy back for a refund. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by L. Reed
Learning about Gems
This small compact book offers a good first insight to collecting gems. It clearly explains all that is required to start and gather together a selection of the worlds' gems. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by R. Price
great book
this book is great for the beginner and those a little more expert
Published on 9 Oct 2006 by C. K. Miles
Well it's a damn good book if you like like you'r gems.
It tell's you what and where they come from around the world. It's a really good book if someone really like's there Gem stones. Read more
Published on 28 May 2001
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