Description |
440 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
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"Smithsonian"--Cover. |
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Includes index. |
Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Precious stones.
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Precious metals.
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Gems.
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Jewelry.
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Added Author |
Bonewitz, Ra, author.
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ISBN |
9780744073744 hc. |
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