Gem: The Definitive Visual Guide by DK

ISBN: 1465453563

Author: DK

Condition: new

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 Aja Raden, 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 Faberg? 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.

• From royalty and film stars to thieves and curses, this is a dazzling and comprehensive visual guide to the world’s most precious rocks and minerals | Smithsonian Gem interweaves glorious images, natural history, mythology and intriguing true stories. | Hardcover; 440 pages. Lavish jacket features a debossed and foiled diamond. 11.9" x 9.9".