By DK Eyewitness immerse yourself in the beautiful world of crystals and gems with this ultimate reference book. Profiling highly rare crystals to common stones, it describes all aspects of crystallography with encyclopaedic profiles and identification guides. A great title for young readers, this book is both engaging and educational.A full size, glittering wall chart is included with the book, so serious sparkle can be added to a bedroom or classroom! Paperback. 72 pages.
999 A188 PRiCE/£: 6.99
Jewel: A Celebration of Earth's Treasures
By DK Eyewitness Celebrate the world's most dazzling jewels and gemstones with this guide to jewellery, precious, semi-precious gems and minerals. Packed with beautiful photography and fascinating stories, including famous gems such as the stunning Koh-i-Noor and the mysterious and allegedly cursed Hope Diamond. With a foreword by judith miller, jewel' celebrates the treasures of the Earth and is the perfect gift for anyone looking for a little glamour. Hardback. 360 pages..
999 A189 PRiCE/£: 25.00
Working with Gemstones: A Bench Jeweller’s Guide
By Arthur Anton Skuratowicz and julie Nash This book offers illustrated insights into how to best work on gem-set jewellery. learn about common enhancements and treatments, how various gems react to heat and pressure, how to modify mountings to accommodate a gem’s characteristics, and what tools you should always have close at hand. You’ll also find a handy glossary, a guide to tool-specific dangers, and easy-to-read charts on how stones react to abrasives, chemicals and heat. Soft bound, 127 pages.
999 A99 PRiCE/£: 27.99
Gemstones, Dorling Kindersley Handbook
By Cally Hall This book is an ideal gift for a student studying in this field. Packed with detailed information on gemstone properties, varieties, chief characteristics and distinguishing features. This concise guide to identification enables instant recognition. There are various different sections within this book including where gemstones are found and how they are formed. This 160 page book is packed with more than 800 vivid full colour photographs.
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