Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures.
Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.
Following a foreword from antiques expert Judith Miller, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.
Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers.
This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and your library.
| ISBN: | 9780241226032 |
| Publication date: | 3rd October 2016 |
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| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 360 pages |
| Series: | DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias |
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Antiques, vintage and collectables: jewellery Precious metal, precious stones and jewellery: artworks and design Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest |
Prepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures. Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.Following a foreword from antiques expert Judith Miller, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder.
Jewel features in the following genres: Antiques, vintage and collectables: jewellery, Precious metal, precious stones and jewellery: artworks and design, Rocks, minerals and fossils: general interest
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Jewel was written by and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Jewel has 360 pages
Yes it is part of DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias series