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Gemstones (DK Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Cally Hall (Author)

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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start, 29 Nov 2005

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and nicely illustrated, 20 Dec 2005

By	D. Flanagan "flandan" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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4.0 out of 5 stars great book, 9 Oct 2006

By	C. K. Miles "warthog" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this book is great for the beginner and those a little more expert

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by L. Reed

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 7 months ago by R. Price

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Beginners
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... Read more

Published 20 months ago by Gemjunior

5.0 out of 5 stars 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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