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The Book of the Pearl: Its History, Art, Science and Industry (Dover Jewelry and Metalwork) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

George Frederick Kunz (Author), Charles Hugh Stevenson (Author)

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Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; New edition edition (25 May 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0486422763
ISBN-13: 978-0486422763
Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.5 x 3.2 cm

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 62,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Books > Science & Nature > Chemistry > Mineralogy
- #20 in Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectables > Antiques & Collectables by Subject > Jewellery
- #22 in Books > Science & Nature > Nature > Rocks, Minerals & Fossils

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This monumental, profusely illustrated volume by two noted authorities is probably the largest single collection of data on the subject of pearls. Its enormous amount of detailed information covers their origin and history, structure, and form; the pearl fisheries of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas; fascinating facts and lore on pearl-culture and pearl-farming; the gem's mystical and medicinal properties; famous pearl collections around the world; and much more. Over 180 illustrations enhance the highly readable text, sure to intrigue any lover of gems.

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No better book on pearls has been published 23 Dec 1999

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Recent paperback reprint of a classic treatise on the subject first published in 1913- try, if you can, to find the original in hardback. I know of no better book on the subject.

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The most complete and accurate book on the Pearl 24 Sep 2001

By Douglas Mclaurin Moreno - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is the best single reference on humanity's long-love affair with this unique gem: the pearl. Information on the pearl is given by time period (up to the early 20th Century) and by pearl producing region/country.
If you love pearls (or are in the process of knowing about them), this book is definitely a must have. It has it all: scientific facts, pearl oyster biology and history. Incredibly well written.

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Exhaustive Resource 24 April 2000

By S. N. Harris - Published on Amazon.com

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This book has everything that one would want to know about pearls. It includes the pearl's cultural and natural history, commerce, industrial and medical uses, methods of pearl gathering, lists of famous pearls, ancient legends about pearls, (black and white) pictures of pearls, and portraits of royalty with their pearls.

Since this book was written in 1906, the values of pearls are outdated, and the pre-metric measurements used are confusing.

This is the best and most useful resource on pearls that I have discovered.

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