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Jewel

The Definitive Visual Guide
By DK
Series: DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
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Jewel is a sumptuous visual celebration of the world's most precious gemstones, minerals, and metals. Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, it offers a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals. Readers will discover the intriguing stories behind famous gems such as the Hope Diamond, the Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. The book traces the history of gemmology, explains key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and explores the science behind their unique properties. With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, it is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the sparkle and story of jewels.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of arts, culture, gemmology, and history, as well as collectors and anyone inspired by exquisite photography and expert storytelling about precious stones and metals.

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A sumptuous visual celebration of the world's most precious gemstones, minerals, and metals Combining stunning photographs with expert knowledge, this book is a dazzling guide to precious stones, organic gems, and precious metals. Discover the intriguing stories of the world's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Faberge eggs.Trace the history of gemmology, learn all about the key characteristics of precious and semi-precious stones, and discover the science behind some of their more unusual and mysterious properties. With a foreword by antiques expert Judith Miller, this sumptuous celebration of gems and jewels is guaranteed to bring sparkle to both your life and your library.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241601570

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Judith Miller
  • Foreword by Judith Miller

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 1852g

Pages: 360

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Crafts & Hobbies DK Home & Garden Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Series: DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias

About the Author

Judith Miller is a successful lecturer and author, having written over 100 books on the subject of antiques.

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