Jewel
  • Published: 28 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9780241601570
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 360
  • RRP: $75.00

Jewel

The Definitive Visual Guide

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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 Fabergé 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.
  • Published: 28 February 2023
  • ISBN: 9780241601570
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 360
  • RRP: $75.00
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We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
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