{"product_id":"gemstones-in-victoria-by-bill-birch-9781921833069","title":"Gemstones in Victoria","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemstones in Victoria\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating exploration of Victoria's rich gem minerals, often overshadowed by its gold history. The book unveils the historical ties between Victoria's gems and the gold rush era, beginning with the momentous discovery of gold in 1851.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1854, George Milner Stephen made a significant revelation by publicising the first discovery of gems in Victoria. This marked the uncovering of blue and white sapphires from the Ballarat diggings, along with rubies, topaz, and garnet from the River Ovens in northeast Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1857, the esteemed German natural historian Ludwig Becker confirmed that these gems were often found in areas rich in gold, further intertwining the narratives of gemstones and gold in Victoria's storied past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849172209900,"sku":"9781921833069","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6741813482872.jpg?v=1759024418","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/gemstones-in-victoria-by-bill-birch-9781921833069","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}